Darla Martin
Saint Louis,Missouri
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Our Lady of Guadalupe School, adept in communication and classroom management. Excelled in creating inclusive curricula that cater to diverse learners, significantly enhancing student engagement and academic success. Skilled in Google Classrooms and fostering strong relationships, consistently advancing educational outcomes through innovative strategies and collaborative efforts.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Teacher (Grades 5 & 6-8 Math & Social Studies)
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
08.2014 - 05.2025
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons that reflect the Archdiocesan curriculum and state aligned grade level educational standards for a classroom of 20-25 students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet the diverse abilities of students and their academic needs.
- Created lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by differentiating instruction, using flexible grouping, offering alternative assessments, implementing peer-assisted and small group learning, and incorporating adaptive learning tools.
- Helped students foster their curiosity and explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused and hands-on activities.
- Evaluated students' understanding of standards through formative and summative assessments.
- Participated in IEP meetings as needed.
- Served as the lead teacher of the upper elementary and the middle school team in fulfilling and monitoring the schools vision, mission, values, and goals.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, faculty, and administrators to provide feedback on academic and behavioral progress.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Served as an active member of the School Improvement Plan Team.
- Assisted and supervised volunteer coaching staff for the CYC Track and Field program at Our Lady of Guadalupe.
- Served on the School's Pandemic Response Committee
Education Coordinator
Good Shepherd Children & Family Services
01.2010 - 07.2014
- Coordinated the educational needs for all incoming residents of the Maternity Care Shelter and Transitional Living Program and for the residents enrolled in the Youth Residential Treatment Program (ages 12-21).
- Acted as the liaison between the residents domicile school district or the identified educational institution and the residents in our care.
- Monitored and assessed all educational services and plans in place for residents and participated on a multi-disciplinary team.
- Developed education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes of residents.
- Implemented resident assessment and evaluation processes, aiding program success.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Lindenwood University
05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Human Service Agency Management
Lindenwood University
05.1995
Skills
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Data-driven instruction
- Curriculum development
- Diverse instruction
- Culturally sensative
- Student evaluations
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate - Missouri Department of Education. Grades 1-6
Timeline
Teacher (Grades 5 & 6-8 Math & Social Studies)
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
08.2014 - 05.2025
Education Coordinator
Good Shepherd Children & Family Services
01.2010 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Teaching
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Service Agency Management
Lindenwood University
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