Soljane Martinez, Ed.D
Coventry,RI
Summary
Professional educator leader with a deep commitment and drive to disrupt educational inequities. Outstanding communication, instruction experience and history of professional relationships and networks. Adjunct Faculty adapts to different classroom settings and subjects. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts, keen observer and able to work independently and collaboratively.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of School Improvement
Providence Public School Department
Providence, RI
09.2023 - Current
- Leverage salient research and data to drive rigorous, high-quality school improvement models and initiatives, monitor deliverables and ensure on grade level learning, equity, and increased student achievement for all learners.
- Align school improvement and program resources to prioritize student achievement and maximize results based on vision and measurable outcomes
- Operationalize selected innovative models and programs and engage school leadership, students, and community advisory boards (CAB).
- Develop and maintain partnerships with community, business organizations, and colleges and universities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to manage the impact of community partners, strategic school improvement partners, colleges and universities, and non-profits organizations that will support school improvement and advanced academics initiatives.
Adjunct Faculty
Johnson & Wales University
08.2020 - Current
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for Culturally Responsive Teaching course to capture students attention, boost student learning and retention.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Scored exams and graded student performance fairly via institutional LMS.
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
Education Coordinator
Brown University
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Spearheaded outreach activities within urban-ring districts to expand educational opportunities and promote college access programs and services.
- Developed K-12 programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Coordinated departmental teams to successfully integrate new educational programs such as College Day at Brown and National Education Equity Lab partnership.
- Built relationships with external stakeholders and community organizations to increase program scope.
- Tracked educational program progress to identify strengths and opportunities, collating feedback and data to create insightful program reports.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Recognized educational program improvement requirements and supported faculty leaders in developing solutions.
- Represented Brown's K-12 programs, serving as subject matter liaison on local and statewide committees and taskforce.
Founder, CEO, Project Manager
Soljane Martinez Consulting, LLC.
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed strong partnerships with school districts and educational organizations to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Developed and facilitated a leadership equity audit for a Big Picture Co. school through analysis of ex-post facto data, leadership interviews and staff focus groups to identify baseline data pertaining to the prioritization of anti-racist professional development.
- Managed urban school district administrative leadership team in designing a new PreK-4 dual-language school.
- Coordinated curriculum and instructional leadership development, designed branding/marketing materials for new school launch.
- Created culturally responsive district-wide instructional framework aligned to district vision and state educator evaluation standards.
- Developed equity self-assessment tool specific to LEA educational program using a participatory process to engage staff and students in identifying opportunities and challenges related to equity.
- Developed and facilitated culturally sustainable and equity-based professional development for Board of Directors of Massachusetts charter school.
- Established organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and review.
- Engaged positively with all clients and colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
Principal
South Kingstown School Department
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Promoted and maintained high student achievement for a PreK-4 dual-language immersion school of 500 students and 40 staff.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Trained transportation staff on restorative justice practices to aid in school bus behavior management.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness aligned to state mandated teacher evaluation system.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Monitored Response to Intervention and Multi Tiered Systems of support data and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Oversaw site operations and safety in compliance with local, state and federal education policies and regulations.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
Dean of Culture & Students
Highlander Charter School
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Worked collaboratively and cross-functionally with school and school community.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Led continuation of resource mapping to capitalize on expertise and knowledge in teaching faculty.
- Responded to complaints or investigations involving student behavior and documented, managed and reported on student discipline data.
- Developed a restorative practices-focused student conduct/discipline policy including alternatives to suspensions,becoming master certified in RJP, and overseeing schoolwide staff training.
- Planned and organized extracurricular activities supporting development of student interpersonal skills and relationships.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Teacher
Highlander Charter School
08.2003 - 06.2018
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom including engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Support diverse learning styles and needs with culturally responsive teaching methods.
- Led school Response to Intervention Team.
- Supported student teachers from multiple teacher preparation programs by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using diverse, research-driven curricula.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated and co-facilitated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops, conferences and professional development.
- Received classroom visit by SCOTUS Justice Sandra Day O'Connor for embedding of iCivics in teaching.
- Appointed to iCivics Teacher Board by Justice O'Connor.
- Awarded Civics Teacher of the Year by two civics-based organizations for embedding civics throughout teaching and leading.
- Chosen as 1 of 24 global teachers to attend the 70th anniversary of the Holocaust's liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05.2020
Master of Science - Education
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.1998
Skills
- Leader
- Educator
- Mentor/coach
- Team player & collaborator
- Systems and software
- Discussion/ PD Facilitation
- Diverse Student Populations
- Classroom Technologies Integration
Certification
- Licensed PreK-12 Building Administrator
- Licensed Secondary Grades Social Studies 7-12
- Certified Restorative Justice Practices
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Director of School Improvement
Providence Public School Department
09.2023 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Johnson & Wales University
08.2020 - Current
Education Coordinator
Brown University
08.2019 - 09.2023
Founder, CEO, Project Manager
Soljane Martinez Consulting, LLC.
03.2019 - 07.2022
Principal
South Kingstown School Department
07.2018 - 07.2019
Dean of Culture & Students
Highlander Charter School
06.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher
Highlander Charter School
08.2003 - 06.2018
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Johnson & Wales University
Master of Science - Education
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Rhode Island
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