Deanna Martin

• Supervisor: Non-Instructional Media Center Staff
• Teacher of 28 classes weekly: Lower School (PK-Grade 5)
• Manage the school library, maintain physical and online catelgoing, provide reference services, and promote reading.
• Assist students to develop information literacy skills and use technology wisely.
• Support teachers to develop lesson plans and find materials for classroom instruction.

• Select music, lead musical groups during performances and recording sessions.
• Select musical arrangements and compositions to be performed for live audiences or recordings
• Prepare for performances by reviewing and interpreting musical scores
• Direct rehearsals to prepare for performances and recordings
• Choose guest performers and soloists
• Choose and design costume and props for performances
• Ensure that musicians play with one coherent sound, balancing the melody, timing, rhythm, and volume.
• Give feedback to performers and section leaders on sound and style.

• Educate parents, teachers, caregivers, preverbal infants, and children how to communicate effectively through the use of American Sign Language
• Private Classes
• Community events
• Formal presentations
• Assemblies

• Teach children basic skills such as identifying colors, shapes, numbers, and letters
• Work with children in groups or one on one, depending on the needs of children and on the subject matter
• Plan and carry out a curriculum that focuses on different areas of child development
• Organize activities so children can learn about the world, explore interests, and develop skills
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity and rest
• Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in each child and bring them to the attention of the child’s parents
• Keep records of the children’s progress, routines, and interests, and inform parents about their child’s development
• Classroom Management : create and maintain an environment that's conducive to learning

• (PreK-Grade 5)
• Plan, manage, and oversee programs to support student achievement.
• Work closely with school administrators and teachers to create programs that support students inside and outside of the school day
• Develop budgets: Create budgets for enrichment programs, including supplies, transportation, and outside contracts
• Ensure financial goals are met: Make sure that financial goals are met and that stipends are paid to employees
• Maintain financial records: Keep accurate records of department expenditures and submit cost reports to the executive director
• Make budget recommendations: Submit budget recommendations to the executive director for approval
• Ensure compliance: Ensure that financial activities and procedures comply with all laws, policies, and regulations
• Supervise staff: Supervise all enrichment program staff

• (Montessori Orientation Classroom 2-3 years and PreK 3-5 years)

Using the Maria Montessori Method and a multidisciplinary approach;

• Teach children basic skills such as identifying colors, shapes, numbers, and letters
• Work with children in groups or one on one, depending on the needs of children and on the subject matter
• Plan and carry out a curriculum that focuses on different areas of child development
• Organize activities so children can learn about the world, explore interests, and develop skills
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity and rest
• Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in each child and bring them to the attention of the child’s parents
• Keep records of the children’s progress, routines, and interests, and inform parents about their child’s development
• Classroom Management : create and maintain an environment that's conducive to learning

• Dance, Yoga, Art, and Cooking Classes

• Devised, developed, and implemented Yoga, Dance, Art, Soccer, Fitness, and Sign Language programs for grades PreK-8th

• Devised, developed, and implemented Yoga, Dance, Soccer and Fitness classes for children

• Courses include: American Sign Language, Yoga, Music, Separation (Ages: 3 months-12 years)

• Courses include: Mommy & Me Yoga, Music, and Sign Language (Ages: 6 months-8 years)

• Classes include: Mommy & Me, Pre/Post Natal & Children's Yoga, Sign Language, Intro to Spanish, Music & Movement, and Baby Massage (Ages: 3 months-12 years)

• Courses include: Yoga for Kids (Ages: 5-7) and Yoga Journeys (Ages: 8-12)

• Courses include: Gentle Yoga, Club Yoga, Pre and Post Natal and Kids Yoga (private clients, Girl Scouts, Daisy Troops and fitness centers)

• Courses include: American Sign Language, Music & Movement, Yoga, Art, Cooking, and Separation (Ages: Birth-4 years)

• Courses include: American Sign Language (Level I and II) and Intro to Baby Sign Language

• Courses taught: American Sign Language (grades 6-7), Spanish (grades 6-10), FLEX: Multi-lingual enrichment program (grade 5)
• Introduced and piloted the ASL Program to the West Islip School District
• Curriculum development and writing (ASL and Spanish)
• Organized and performed community events (Public library, Mommy and Me, Daycare Centers)