Daisy Martinez
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Presbyterian School, adept in differentiated instruction and fostering student engagement. Skilled in lesson planning and classroom management, I successfully implemented innovative strategies that enhanced learning outcomes and built strong relationships with students and parents, promoting a collaborative and supportive educational environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Presbyterian School
2024.06 - 2025.06
- Developed lesson plans to support diverse learning styles and student needs.
- Assisted in classroom management to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create engaging educational materials.
- Implemented instructional strategies to enhance student participation and understanding.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and tailored feedback accordingly.
- Engaged parents in student development through regular communication and updates.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching skills and methodologies.
- 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive lessons.
Teacher
Gan Israel Preschool
2022.08 - 2024.05
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Pioneered sustainability project that educated students on environmental issues and solutions.
- I help teacher with lesson plan, I prepare the material and equipment, and set up outside yard, observe children, help children find their independence, help prepare snacks.
Teacher Assistant (Internship)
Larchmont Preschool
2019.05 - 2019.09
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans and activities.
- Supported classroom management by fostering a positive learning environment.
- Implemented individualized support strategies to enhance student learning experiences.
Parent Representative
Head Start Preschool
2014.05 - 2014.11
- Facilitated communication between parents and staff to enhance community engagement.
- Organized parent workshops to promote early childhood education and development strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers to address parent concerns and implement feedback effectively.
- Developed resource materials for parents, improving accessibility of information regarding programs.
- Supported transition processes for new families, ensuring smooth integration into the preschool environment.
- Advocated for parental needs during policy discussions, influencing decisions that affect family engagement initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA01.2020
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Parent communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Positive reinforcement
- Cultural awareness
- Learning strategies
- Curriculum development
- Classroom behavior management
- Student engagement
- Environmental education
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Public speaking
- Child development
- Curriculum implementation
- Innovative lesson planning
- Social-emotional learning training
- FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
- Student evaluations
- Learning assessments
- Family involvement
- Creative lesson plan development
Certification
Teaching certificate
Languages
English Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Presbyterian School
2024.06 - 2025.06
Teacher
Gan Israel Preschool
2022.08 - 2024.05
Teacher Assistant (Internship)
Larchmont Preschool
2019.05 - 2019.09
Parent Representative
Head Start Preschool
2014.05 - 2014.11
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Los Angeles City College