Emily Martin
Norway,ME
Summary
I am a passionate teacher that provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support towards educational success. My time in Westbrook has built up the skills needed to implement diverse instruction methods for cultivating a fruitful learning environment for all. I pride myself on getting to know my students on a personal level to better serve them in the classroom. Students say I am quite a bubbly teacher. I like to think I positively motivate students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Technician III Special Education
Westbrook High School
08.2019 - Current
- Developed individualized learning plans for specific students.
- Coordinated with teachers to integrate special ed students into classrooms.
- Resolved student conflicts to develop creative, mutually-satisfactory solutions.
- Monitored student safety and intervened in situations.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field Coach
Westbrook Middle School
02.2018 - Current
- Pushed athletes through rigorous training drills following practice schedule, enforcing appropriate exertion levels.
- Enforced reasonable expectations for team conduct on trips and during meets to build positive image for organization and team alike.
- Enforced discipline and sportsmanlike behavior, establishing and overseeing penalties for breach of standards by individual students.
- Coached individual participants in skills necessary for excellent achievement in target sports.
- Exercised and taught control and care of sports equipment to promote good habits and preserve life of school-owned equipment.
- Planned and scheduled regular program of in-season practices.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Collaborated with teammates and coaches to build relationships and create cohesive team environment.
- Determined areas in need of improvement and optimized strategies to strengthen performance.
- Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies.
- Promoted positive attitude and competitive spirit during training and gameplay.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Developed and maintained key relationships fellow athletes, coaching staff, and school administrators and professors.
Long-Term Substitute English Teacher
Westbrook Middle School
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Westbrook School District
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre-Performance Emphasis
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA05-2011
Skills
- Reading comprehension
- Student motivation
- Oral communication
- Literary analysis
- Writing instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Art instruction
- Traditional fine art skills
- Goal setting expertise
- Strength and conditioning
- Script interpretation
- Director collaboration
- Accepts direction and coaching graciously
Timeline
Educational Technician III Special Education
Westbrook High School
08.2019 - Current
Long-Term Substitute English Teacher
Westbrook Middle School
08.2018 - 11.2019
Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field Coach
Westbrook Middle School
02.2018 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Westbrook School District
01.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre-Performance Emphasis
Susquehanna University
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