Christina Martinez
Corsicana,TX
Summary
Experienced bilingual PreK teacher with a strong focus on relationship building and excellent classroom management. Skilled in differentiating instruction and assessing student progress, contributing to a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Prek Teacher
Ennis Independent School District
1701 W. Lampasas St
08.2006 - Current
- Team Lead for 17 Years for prek department
- Lead/Taught Bilingual Summer School for 19 years
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to address diverse student needs and promote inclusivity.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, providing timely feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that foster critical thinking skills.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M Commerce
Corsicana, TX05-2006
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Motivating students
- Curriculum implementation
- Small group instruction
- Technology integration
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Empathy and patience
- Team building
- Educational activities
- Excellent classroom management
- Flexible and adaptive
Accomplishments
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Region 10 service center in July, 2017.
- Named "Elementary Teacher of the Year" at Ennis ISD in 2018-2019.
- Won "Teacher of the 9 weeks" award at Crockett ECC in 2018-2019
- Won “Teacher of the 9 weeks” award at Crockett ECC in 2013-2014
- Won "Teacher of the 9 weeks" award at Crockett ECC in 2010-2011
Certification
Elementary Early Education Generalist EC-4th grade
Bilingual/Spanish EC-4 Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Bilingual Prek Teacher
Ennis Independent School District
08.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M Commerce