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David Martin

Seminole,FL

Summary

Dynamic educator with New Jersey and Florida teaching certifications, recognized for leading fourth-grade teams at Madeira Beach Fundamental School. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative lesson plans and technology integration. Skilled in fostering positive relationships and driving academic achievement, with a focus on differentiated instruction and leadership development.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher

Madeira Beach Fundamental School
Madeira Beach, Florida
08.2024 - Current
  • Created innovative ways to engage students
  • Used student data to help drive instruction.
  • Attended professional learning to implement current educational trends.
  • Team lead for the 2025-2026 school year.
  • I attended the Pinellas County Elementary Leadership Summit with four students.
  • Math/ELA ELP

Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher

James B Sanderlin
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement the curriculum.
  • Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
  • Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards, and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations, and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.

Substitute Teacher

ESS
Burlington County, NJ
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
  • Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
  • Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
  • Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
  • Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.

Server/Bartender

The Doc's Place Inc
Somers Point, NJ
10.2004 - 01.2022
  • Provide the best possible experience for customers attending the restaurant.
  • Best of the Atlantic City Press" 2006 for Customer Service.
  • Continued support from the same customers for ten years.

Physical Education

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Berlin, NJ
04.2009 - 05.2009
  • Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Winslow Township Board of Education Winslow Twp
Winslow Twp., NJ
02.2009 - 04.2009
  • Provide a positive and safe learning environment for the children.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
  • Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as Guided Reading, Literacy Centers, Math Centers, and Writer's Workshop.
  • Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
  • Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.

Pre-K Teacher

Cape May City Board Of Education
Cape May, NJ
09.2002 - 06.2004
  • Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Developed curriculum for program.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Cape May City Board Of Education
Cape May, NJ
09.2000 - 06.2002
  • Provide a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
  • Sourced materials and information to create positive environment to meet exceptional needs of gifted students.

Camp Aid/Counselor

Great Times Day Camp
Blue Anchor, NJ
06.1996 - 08.2000
  • Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
  • Coordinated daily schedule of activities to assigned campers and managed transitions to ensure timely arrival.
  • Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.

Education

Master of Arts - Education Administration

Stetson University
Deland, FL
07-2024

Bachelor of Arts -

Mount Saint Mary's College
05-2000

High School Diploma -

St. Augustine Prepatory School
06-1996

Skills

  • New Jersey and Florida teaching certificates with educational leadership certification
  • Fourth-grade team lead
  • Pinellas County elementary student leadership summit
  • 2024-2025 Embrace Pinellas facilitator
  • 2025 Summer Bridge Administrative Intern, McMullen Booth Elementary School
  • Pinellas County targeted selection
  • Reading Endorsed University of Florida (Flamingo Literacy)

Timeline

Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher

Madeira Beach Fundamental School
08.2024 - Current

Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher

James B Sanderlin
08.2022 - 05.2024

Substitute Teacher

ESS
02.2022 - 06.2022

Physical Education

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
04.2009 - 05.2009

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Winslow Township Board of Education Winslow Twp
02.2009 - 04.2009

Server/Bartender

The Doc's Place Inc
10.2004 - 01.2022

Pre-K Teacher

Cape May City Board Of Education
09.2002 - 06.2004

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Cape May City Board Of Education
09.2000 - 06.2002

Camp Aid/Counselor

Great Times Day Camp
06.1996 - 08.2000

Master of Arts - Education Administration

Stetson University

Bachelor of Arts -

Mount Saint Mary's College

High School Diploma -

St. Augustine Prepatory School

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