Caroline Martinez
Charleston,SC
Summary
Experienced and passionate educator with 15+ years of PK-12 experience. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse courses with skill and efficiency. Expertise in course design, curriculum development, and utilizing modern technology for engaging learning experiences. Well-versed in current education practices and equipped with effective methods for developing future educators.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Dean of STEM/Assistant Principal
Meeting Street Elementary at Brentwood
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Led math and science teachers in instructional delivery and curriculum implementation
- Supported outstanding academic achievement and student character development resulting in significant growth
- Developed systems for direct and small group instruction using adopted curriculums such as IXL
- Conducted over 150 hours of professional development
- Assessed student learning and coached teachers in adjusting instruction based on data.
Elementary/Middle School Teacher
Meeting Street Elementary at Brentwood
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with colleagues to deliver instruction and achieved notable student growth
- Utilized feedback and progress monitoring tools to tailor instruction effectively
- Led as 5th grade math lead teacher in virtual learning setting, achieving substantial student growth.
Elementary School Teacher
Flowertown Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Created, planned and implemented lessons for the 180 day school year that were aligned with South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs for three classes of 25+ students
- Collaborated within grade-level teams to enhance teaching strategies and engagement.
Elementary School Teacher
Walter Wellborn Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2017
- Taught in a Title I Pre K-6 school for 6 years, adapting teaching methods for diverse student needs in 3 different grade levels
- Implemented a tailored adaptation of the Engage NY curriculum to meet the needs of the newly adopted Common Core standards resulting in improving test scores from failing (>25%) to Meeting Mastery (50-75%)
- Founded and coached Robotics team, achieving notable competition success.
Education
Teaching Certification -
State of South Carolina
South CarolinaPh.D. - Teaching and Learning
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC12.2027
Language Immersion - Spanish
Middlebury College
Middlebury (village), VT08.2023
ILPD - Instructional Leadership Professional Development
Relay/GSE Graduate School of Education
Denver, CO06.2023
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC01.2001
Skills
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Teaching Excellence
- Diversity Advocacy
- Accreditation Compliance
- Performance Assessment
- Student retention
- Faculty Leadership
- Staff Development
- Faculty Management
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
Professional Development
- 540, 2011-2017
- Math Professional Learning Community focused on Common Core instruction
- National Board Certification Trainings
- Certified Level 1 Google Educator (2017)
- Completed OGAP (Additive, Multiplicative, Fractional and Proportional Reasoning) training
- Completed Relay Instructional Leadership Professional Development (ILPD) in 2023
Hobbies and Interest
When I am not working I enjoy the follow leisurely activities as a way to experience life abundantly:
- graphic design
- photography
- reading
- traveling
- learning Spanish
- crafting with needlework and paints
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Academic Dean of STEM/Assistant Principal
Meeting Street Elementary at Brentwood
07.2021 - 06.2024
Elementary/Middle School Teacher
Meeting Street Elementary at Brentwood
07.2018 - 06.2021
Elementary School Teacher
Flowertown Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Elementary School Teacher
Walter Wellborn Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2017
Teaching Certification -
State of South Carolina
Ph.D. - Teaching and Learning
University of South Carolina
Language Immersion - Spanish
Middlebury College
ILPD - Instructional Leadership Professional Development
Relay/GSE Graduate School of Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of South Carolina
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