Diane Martini
Fall River,MA
Summary
Accomplished Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Kindergarten Through Fifth Grades
South Coast Educational Collaborative
07.2018 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Paraprofessional and Job Coach
South Coast Education Collarborative
02.2016 - Current
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Led workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion and resume building.
- Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
Teacher Second Grade
John Avery Parker Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Teacher First Grade
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Eighth Grade Teacher
Deaconess Home School
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Enhanced learning plans and quantified student progress using quizzes, essays and projects.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Substitute Teacher All Grades and Levels
Westport Community Schools
02.2007 - 01.2013
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RIBachelor of Science - Business Management
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RISkills
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Activity Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Guided Reading
- Classroom Management
- Deep Learning Interests and projects
- Standardized tests
Certification
Massachusetts Early Childhood PreK-2 with and without disabilities
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement
Rhode Island Elementary 1-6
7D License, CPI, CPR
Timeline
Teacher Kindergarten Through Fifth Grades
South Coast Educational Collaborative
07.2018 - Current
Paraprofessional and Job Coach
South Coast Education Collarborative
02.2016 - Current
Teacher Second Grade
John Avery Parker Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2015
Teacher First Grade
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School
01.2013 - 06.2014
Eighth Grade Teacher
Deaconess Home School
01.2013 - 08.2013
Substitute Teacher All Grades and Levels
Westport Community Schools
02.2007 - 01.2013
Massachusetts Early Childhood PreK-2 with and without disabilities
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement
Rhode Island Elementary 1-6
7D License, CPI, CPR
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Roger Williams University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Johnson & Wales University
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