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Hillary Breton Martinez

Orlando,FL

Summary

Hillary Breton Martinez is respectful, hardworking, and knowledgeable about special needs student support. Passionate about assisting children in developing their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive abilities. Business-savvy Multi-task-oriented Innovative Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Productive Proficiency in school standards and learning strategies for students. Articulate Resourceful Lead classroom activities, tutoring, and grading papers successfully. Knowledgeable about school processes and strategies for improving students. Self-directed Customer-focused Deadline-driven Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESE Teacher

Life Skills Academy
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

Disability Facilitator/ Head-Start

Le Jardin, Delegate
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Disability Facilitator will work to implement high-quality comprehensive services to children with disabilities, that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate (HSPPS 1302: Subpart F)
  • Share culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate, science-informed information regarding the needs of children with disabilities with staff and parents
  • In collaboration with the Family Services unit, work to recruit and enroll children with suspected or identified disabilities, attending transition meetings with agencies that serve children with disabilities, to ensure the program meets the mandated disability requirements (HSPPS 1302.13)
  • Arrange for formal evaluation of a child who has been identified with a concern from a science-based screening assessment, teacher report, or parental concern through a referral to the appropriate agencies for evaluation as soon as the concern has been identified (HSPPS 1302.61)
  • Participate in meetings with the appropriate agency charged with the evaluation of a child, providing support and guidance to the families along with teachers and other program staff (HSPPS 1302.61(b))
  • Ensure that services for children with disabilities are planned and delivered as required by their IEP or IFSP and that children are working towards the goals stipulated in those documents (HSPPS 1302.61(c))
  • Review formal evaluations to determine if the child has a significant delay in one or more areas of development that is likely to interfere with the child's development and school readiness, and partner with parents to help the family access services and supports to help address the child's identified needs (HSPPS33 (5)
  • Ability to work closely with local specialists, including mental health professionals, to ensure that services are provided to children with special needs
  • Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Teacher Assistant

Kingswood Montessori School
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
  • Worked closely with the classroom teacher on a daily basis to ensure that activities ran smoothly
  • Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to [Number] by reviewing lesson teachings and [Action]
  • Dispersed and collected assignments and test materials to distribute and grade
  • Created lesson materials and visuals to supplement lesson plans
  • Kept track of [Number] students on field trips by supervising various tasks such as roll call and in order to keep kids safe in public places
  • Organized areas to keep the classroom tidy each
  • Introduced and explained questions about the various courses that were available
  • Collaborated with the teacher to plan and implement lessons that followed the curriculum, goals, objectives, and philosophies of the school
  • Communicate with native English teachers who have years of experience
  • Used quizzes, essays, and projects to improve learning plans and track student progress
  • Organized classroom materials to assist teachers in planning daily activities and instruction
  • Assisted the instructor with the administration of tests, the development of the curriculum, and the grading of assignments
  • Used an answer key to assign grades to coursework and tests, recorded the results, and informed the teacher of my progress.

Teacher Assistant

Promised Land Academy and Therapy
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
  • Worked closely with the classroom teacher daily to ensure that activities ran smoothly
  • Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to [Number] by reviewing lesson teachings and [Action]
  • Dispersed and collected assignments and test materials to distribute and grade
  • Used [Type] exercises and repetition, which allowed students to quickly grasp new [Type] concepts
  • Used an answer key to assign grades to coursework and tests, recorded the results, and informed the teacher of my progress
  • Assisted the instructor with the administration of tests, the development of curriculum, and the grading of assignments
  • Provided personalized and small group assistance to students to help them achieve their learning objectives to support classroom instruction
  • Promoted both gentle discipline and [Area of expertise] to create a dynamic and pleasant educational environment
  • Assist the teacher with class materials organization, monitoring student academic performance and engagement, and facilitating class activities
  • Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and field trips
  • Distributed classroom supplies such as pencils, [Type] and [Type]
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for the sake of student health and classroom efficiency.

Electronics Sales Associate

Walmart Supercenter
01.2012 - 05.2017
  • Taught new associates how to operate the cash register, including how to open it, conduct customer transactions, and balance the drawer
  • Counted money, made change, and stored coupons to keep the cash register drawer organized and balanced
  • Completed sales in excess of $[Amount] with a near-zero error rate using a POS system
  • Trained
  • Maintained a friendly and professional demeanor when dealing with customers
  • Made a proposal
  • Provided direction and constructive feedback to motivate team members
  • Talked to customers about [Product or Service], outlined restrictions, and educated them on policies
  • Kept my knowledge of store sales, payment policies, and security standards up to date
  • Approached each problem with a fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns
  • Greeted customers and assisted them with product questions, selections, and purchases, both in-store and online
  • Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and over the phone
  • Replaced out-of-stock items with new [Product or Service to satisfy dissatisfied customers
  • Reduced store theft by [Number]% by observing customers, identifying security risks, and taking [Action]
  • Helped customers sign up for store loyalty programs and explained the benefits in detail
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences
  • Checked the store's inventory to see if the requested items were in st

Education

High School Diploma - International Studies

Providence International Studies
Providence, RI

Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
12.2021

Skills

  • Self-motivated Critical thinking Varied lesson plans
  • Tech-savvy
  • Microsoft, PPT, Excel
  • Documentation skills
  • Goal Setting
  • Assessing needs
  • Admitting processes
  • Networking with staff
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Child development
  • Lesson Planning
  • SMART Board aptitude
  • Special Needs Students
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Special education
  • Experiential learning
  • Special Education Curriculum

Certification

2022-12 ESE K-12 2022-12 ESOL K-12 2022-12 Pre K-3RD

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

ESE Teacher

Life Skills Academy
11.2022 - 06.2023

Disability Facilitator/ Head-Start

Le Jardin, Delegate
04.2022 - 10.2022

Teacher Assistant

Kingswood Montessori School
08.2018 - 02.2020

Teacher Assistant

Promised Land Academy and Therapy
05.2017 - 04.2018

Electronics Sales Associate

Walmart Supercenter
01.2012 - 05.2017

High School Diploma - International Studies

Providence International Studies

Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education

Miami Dade College
Hillary Breton Martinez