CHRISTOPHER M. MARTIN
Panama City,Florida
Summary
Looking for a remote position with the ability to work from home as an elementary school teacher in early education to develop and teach individual lesson plans using a balance of traditional and modern approaches to specifically support and streamline the success of the student while still meeting district and state standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
2007.06 - 2012.06
- Taught elementary curriculum subject matter to students while using technology and mainstream teaching methods used to ensure 100% understanding and comprehension.
- Prepared students for the STAR exam which is the state proficiency exam for the state of Texas as well as quarterly benchmark tests to monitor the students proficiency in reading, writing, comprehension and understanding as well as mathematics and sciences.
- Taught the TEKS for the state of Texas in accordance with the Texas Board of Education's expectations for the grade level of my students.
- Used rubrics to record the starting point and the advancement of each students progress over the course of each semester. Then chose examples of their work according to the rubrics to show the students progress and then archived those files in accordance to district policies.
- Taught a full curriculum to elementary students in the Dual Language Program in preparation of the Texas Star Exam.
- Spent 30 hours weekly planning lessons and creating center activities based on a Tier1, Tier 2, Tier 3 learning method to contribute to the development of the student's cognitive and social skills.
- Established and maintained parent relations by holding weekly meetings to inform them of their child’s performance and progress and resolve any issues they may be having in class or with their classwork. Also to collaborate with the parents on the strategies used by them in the household so the students can be successful at home and school.
- Ability to speak Spanish with parents that were not able to speak English.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
DeVry University
Orlando, FL10.2004
Diploma -
El Segundo High School
El Segundo, California06.1990
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Technology Integration
- Oral communication
- Elementary Education
- Individualized Learning
- Safety awareness
- Student Records Management
- Compliance standards
- Play-Based Learning
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
- Mathematics Instruction
- Science Instruction
- Teacher Collaboration
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Conflict Resolution
- Multitasking and Organization
- Patience and Persistence
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Time Management
- Parental Communication
- Student assessment
- Texas Teaching Certification
- Interactive Learning
- Attention to Detail
- Goal Setting
- Decision-Making
- Spanish Fluency
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Professionalism
Keywords
- Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint Data Entry Microsoft Word Microsoft Access Organization Skills
- Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Attention to Detail Professional Customer Service Bilingual in Spanish
- Great Work Ethic Critical Thinking Time Management Customer Care US Army Veteran Reliability
- Responsible Excellent typing 40+ WPM Analytical Skills
Military Service
US Army, 11/1989, 08/1997, Multi-channel Communications Systems Team chief/Operator. Discharged with Honorable Discharge.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
2007.06 - 2012.06
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
DeVry University
Diploma -
El Segundo High School
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