Ernesto F. Martinez
Educational Leader
Westville,IN
Summary
Dedicated Educational Leader adept to working with teachers, educational professionals, and families to improve the overall success and experience of the school community.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent of School
Discovery Charter School
Porter, IN
08.2019 - Current
- Oversee all school operations including hiring, finances, curriculum, and development.
- Prepare school budget and present to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, educational programs and cost-saving initiatives
- Formulate and implement school safety and security policies.
- Monitor and evaluate educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Establish and implement district-wide policies followed by staff and students.
- Keep school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Establish positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Establish successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Maintain regular communication with Board of Directors.
- Develop annual Board of Directors retreat, training, and policy work.
- Successfully led Discovery Charter School through second renewal process with authorizer, Ball State University Office of Charter Schools in 2020. Discovery received a seven year charter, which is the longest term allowed by Indiana code.
- Developed and implemented Annual Teacher Retention Bonus for certified staff in 2020, which was funded by negotiating lower administrative fee with our authorizer as part of renewal discussions.
CEO/Head of School
Discovery Charter School
Porter, IN
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Responsibilities as CEO/Head of School were the same as current position as Superintendent. As the school continued to grow and develop the change in job title was deemed appropriate.
School Principal
Discovery Charter School
Porter, IN
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Worked alongside Educational Management Company to support initiatives to improved student learning.
- Collaborated with Educational Management Company and Board of Directors on physical growth of school as it grew from K-6 to K-8.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote safe and productive learning environment.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Led school through first charter renewal process with authorizer, Ball State University Office of Charter Schools, where we received a five year charter.
- Developed and implemented plan with Board of Directors to transition from utilizing Educational Management Company to becoming self managed in 2015 as part of first charter renewal with Ball State University Office of Charter Schools.
Team Leader
Discovery Charter School
Porter, IN
07.2010 - 06.2012
- Served as instructional coach and disciplinarian for teachers in grades 3rd - 7th.
- Held regular meetings with teachers to discuss curriculum, discipline, academic data, and other aspects of teaching.
- Developed open and positive relationships with staff to build strength and support within our new school.
- Served as Test Coordinator and High Ability Coordinator for the school.
- Coached academic teams.
Third Grade Teacher
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
East Chicago, IN
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
Education
Ph.D. - Education Administration
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2024
Ed.S. - School Administration
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2017
Master of Science - School Leadership
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2004
Skills
- Organizational Effectiveness
- School Administration
- Educational Leadership
- Recruitment and Hiring
Certification
- Indiana Professional Educator's License: Elementary/Intermediate Generalist - March 2025
- Indiana Professional Educator's License: Building Level Administrator - April 2031
- Indiana Professional Educator's License: Superintendent - February 2032
Interests
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing ping-pong with my son, watching and coaching soccer, completing home projects, and going to Coheed and Cambria concerts.
Timeline
Superintendent of School
Discovery Charter School
08.2019 - Current
CEO/Head of School
Discovery Charter School
08.2017 - 07.2019
School Principal
Discovery Charter School
07.2012 - 07.2017
Team Leader
Discovery Charter School
07.2010 - 06.2012
Third Grade Teacher
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
08.2005 - 06.2010
Ph.D. - Education Administration
Indiana State University
Ed.S. - School Administration
Indiana State University
Master of Science - School Leadership
Indiana University Northwest
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University