Hillary Breton Martinez
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable professional committed to supporting special needs students and enhancing their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Proven ability to resolve issues effectively, elevate customer satisfaction, and drive operational improvements within educational settings. Proficient in school standards and innovative learning strategies, successfully leading classroom activities, tutoring sessions, and grading processes. Experience in policy development and staff management significantly boosts overall morale and productivity, ensuring a positive learning environment for all students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Teacher
Life Skills Academy
11.2022 - 01.2024
- 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
- As a Disability Facilitator I provided work to implement high-quality comprehensive services to children with disabilities, that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate (HSPPS 1302: Subpart F)
- I share culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate, science-informed information regarding the needs of children with disabilities with staff and parents
- I work in collaboration with the Family Services unit, 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
- I 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)
- I Participated 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.
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
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
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.
Education
High School Diploma - International Studies
Providence International Studies
Providence, RIBachelor of Science - Exceptional Education
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12.2021
Skills
- Self-motivated Critical thinking Varied lesson plans
- Proficient in technology
- 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 - 01.2024
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
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Education
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma - International Studies
Providence International Studies