Debra Martinez
Union City,New Jersey
Summary
Creative and energetic Pre-K teacher devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 7 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Has a strong command of the English language, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Partially fluent in Spanish. Is well versed with remote teaching and is proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Classrooms, Gold Teaching Strategies, Class Dojo, and various video conferencing platforms.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K3 Teacher
Mile Square Early Learning Center
08.2019 - Current
- To create a warm and stimulating environment for children to learn and thrive in.
- To assess the needs and capabilities of each child, and to plan and execute daily activities appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
- Developed strong rapport with each child individually, ensuring their emotional well-being within the preschool setting while fostering an inclusive community.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- To create weekly plans (lesson plan) and carry out the classroom curriculum and schedule with the help of the assistant in your component.
- To maintain all records relevant to the children such as attendance, evaluations, progress reports, accident/incidents reports etc., or any other records required by the Program Director on behalf of MSELC and the school district.
- To meet the physical, emotional, health, and safety needs for all children in your component and to be in attendance with the children at all assigned times.
- To assist children with daily routines such as dressing, bathroom routine, washing, eating and napping
- To ensure the general welfare of the children in terms of health and safety and have the physical and emotional stamina to meet the requirements of bending, lifting, moving quickly and dealing with emergencies in a calm and quick manner.
- To organize room arrangement and be responsible for the cleanliness and safety of the classroom environment with the help of the assistant in your component. .
- To be responsible for other appropriate activities as required by DCP&P regulations, the NJDOE, the District and the Program Director.
- Observe children and identify individuals in need of additional support and develop strategies to improve assistance.
- Identify signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and report to parents.
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Mile Square Early Learning Center
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
Teacher Assistant
Prime Time Early Learning Center
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, meal counts, and other essential documentation as required by state regulations or center policies consistently.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Supported students'' emotional growth by fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and respectful classroom atmosphere.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive learning environment.
Intern Teacher Assistant
Easter Seals CDC
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
- Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City05.2024
Alternate Route Program - Early Childhood Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA08.2014
High School Diploma -
Union City High School
Union City06.2010
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
- Child Development
- Student assessment
- Patience and Empathy
Timeline
Pre-K3 Teacher
Mile Square Early Learning Center
08.2019 - Current
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Mile Square Early Learning Center
08.2016 - 08.2019
Teacher Assistant
Prime Time Early Learning Center
08.2014 - 08.2016
Intern Teacher Assistant
Easter Seals CDC
06.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
New Jersey City University
Alternate Route Program - Early Childhood Education
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Union City High School
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