Damaris Martinez
Pleasanton
Summary
Professional bilingual educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Pre-K
Poteet Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pleasanton Independent School District
11.2022 - Current
- Long-term Middle School Substitute, Math RTI, April 2023-May 2023
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
High School Teaching Assistant
Jourdanton ISD
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Tracked and documented student attendance for permanent records.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
SpEd Paraprofessional
Bethel School District
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
Guest Teacher
The Education Management Staffing & Solutions
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Documented student behavior, progress and reported to assist teacher in assessing student's weekly goals.
- Worked collaboratively with staff in special education to enforce safe behaviors.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain schedule consistency.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Student Mentor
Center For Young Children
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Observed and worked closely with students, recording behavior to understand various learning styles.
- Established new learning stations to assist in meeting weekly Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
- Work with staff to construct daily provocations to promote higher order thinking.
Student Mentor
Rivera Elementary, ACE Program
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Provide instructional support both one on one and in small groups between 6-15 students.
- Provided students with guidance and reinforcement of expected behavior and rules.
- Recognized and adapted to meet individual student learning styles.
Assistant Manager
3D Calvary Regiment Museum
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Placed large custom orders for both military units and civilians.
- Maintained and documented daily sales.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and established new vendor relationships.
- Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
Education
Bachelor's of Applied Arts And Sciences - Early Childhood Education, ESL And Sociology
University Of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2020
Associates of Teaching - Education
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05.2018
Skills
- Classroom Experience
- Bilingual
- Student Records Management
- Excellent multi-tasker
- Collaborative Team Player
- Classroom management
- Highly Motivated
- Adaptable
- Lesson planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Basics of Technology for Teaching and Learning Training, Texas Education Agency - March 2021
- Gifted and Talented Training, Texas Education Agency - February 2021
- Effective Classroom Management. Consistency is the Key. , Texas Education Agency - January 2021
- First Aid/CPR Certified
References
- Maritza Gonzalez (254) 423-4878
- Viviana Rabago (210) 941-6845
- Kristy Walker (619) 634-4547
Timeline
Teacher, Pre-K
Poteet Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pleasanton Independent School District
11.2022 - Current
High School Teaching Assistant
Jourdanton ISD
09.2022 - 10.2022
SpEd Paraprofessional
Bethel School District
02.2022 - 08.2022
Guest Teacher
The Education Management Staffing & Solutions
04.2021 - 11.2021
Student Mentor
Center For Young Children
02.2020 - 03.2020
Student Mentor
Rivera Elementary, ACE Program
02.2020 - 03.2020
Assistant Manager
3D Calvary Regiment Museum
12.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor's of Applied Arts And Sciences - Early Childhood Education, ESL And Sociology
University Of North Texas
Associates of Teaching - Education
Central Texas College
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