Ines A Martinez
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreign Language Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Designed and executed rigorous, standards-based Spanish language curricula for diverse learner populations, aligning instruction with the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency guidelines.
- Utilized Differentiated Instruction (DI) to accommodate students with varied learning styles, including those with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans, ensuring 100% compliance with federal educational mandates.
- Integrated educational technology (e.g., Canvas, Google Classroom, and language labs) to facilitate interactive learning and track student progress in real-time.
- Served as a primary liaison for the World Languages Department, collaborating with administration to align school-wide goals with federal literacy and communication standards.
- Proven track record of improving student outcomes through leadership as the Child Study Committee Chairperson and MTSS lead.
- Hours per week: 40
- Tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to needs.
ESOL Teacher
Middletown Public School
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted activities and lessons based on ESL teaching methodologies.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Engaged students to speak in the target language by modeling correct pronunciation and syntax.
- Set a learning atmosphere for students conducive to learning.
- Incorporated positive classroom-management strategies.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
Work and Family Life Specialist
Department of the Navy
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Facilitated adult education trainings on work-life services programs (e.g., career, transition, relocation, personal financial management, employment, community life, emergency and crisis assistance, personal and family areas of the military lifestyle, and the objectives of military family support programs.
- Collected, evaluated, and disseminated information and assessed strengths, weaknesses, and needs of the serviced population to establish program goals, objectives, and procedures.
- Knowledge of the tenets of adult education and the development of training curricula based on the adult learning model (ADDIE model). Analyzed and designed, developed, implemented, and evaluated (ADDIE) new and existing training programs for FFSC programs by analyzing training needs.
- Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, to senior-level leadership on the progress achieved toward meeting fleet and family strategic objectives.
- Conducted outreach programs for marketing purposes and the dissemination of program availability for commands and performed supervisory work-related duties in the absence of the director.
- Monitored progress by keeping track of clients, communicating weekly about progress, and improvements.
- Researched educational and military training needs in areas of command climate, self-awareness, and organizational culture.
- Facilitated presentations to 20+ military personnel related to mandated certification programs.
- Revised and drafted curriculum content by conducting research and gathering data on new methods and trends in the specific programs.
Spanish Immersion Kindergarten Teacher
Lemon Crest Elementary School
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Foreign Language Spanish Teacher
Middletown Public Schools
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed lesson plans and instruction methods according to language levels and abilities.
- Evaluated tests and developed summative and formative assessments by assessing students based on needs.
- Collaborated with other educators in the development of curriculum and state requirements.
- Increased student performance and language learning goals by 60% by analyzing data, progress reports and modifying curriculum based on needs.
- Conducted meetings and trainings for staff and administration.
- Translated documents from English to Spanish for parents and administration, as needed.
- Served as an interpreter between parents, teachers and administration.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
Foreign Language Spanish Teacher
Portsmouth High School
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Teach Spanish I,II and III to students in Grades 9-12.
- Provide high-quality language lesson curriculum by emphasizing in the development of language acquisition.
- Participate in on-going planning development and evaluation of curriculum and instruction with staff members.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies to provide equity and excellence to students of all ability levels.
- Maintain accurate records and data pertinent to programs and standards.
- Develop curriculum for instructional programs and provided trainings during staff meetings.
- Collect, evaluate, and disseminate information and assess strengths, weaknesses, and needs of serviced population in order to establish program goals, objectives, and procedures.
- Hours per week: 35
CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist Assistant
Child and Youth Programs
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Provided expertise, advice, and recommendations to management regarding the processes used to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs and training ; including software training programs.
- Monitored effectiveness of programs within the workplace by conducting formal in-classroom observations and one-on-one evaluations.
- Created training curriculums for group trainings based on results from evaluations and requests from educators.
- Advised program managers about possible solutions to improve trainings and services available for teachers.
- Identified training opportunities by conducting research of new trends in educational needs and results from evaluations.
- Observed and conducted on-site training for teachers in the classroom for coaching/feedback purposes.
- Served as a point of contact and mediator between teachers and families.
- Developed curriculum for instructional programs utilizing instructional design principles and methods of adult learners.
- Developed final instructional products such as lesson plans, training tests, evaluations and programmed texts, computer-assisted instruction for employees to do training.
- Provided guidance and ongoing support for the field related to the agency's Programming, Training and Evaluation staff training competencies.
- Provided expert advice and guidance related to CYP Training Model and Training Design and Assessment (TDA) process.
- Provided feedback to posts along with recommendations for training improvements.
- Coordinated and contributed to a community of practice for field staff with training responsibilities.
- Served as an authoritative consultant in training facilitation, design, and training evaluation and assessment content areas.
- Developed and assigned original training and learning material, inclusive of e-learning modalities in collaboration with e-learning designers as needed.
- Designed and facilitated delivery of in-person and distance learning programs, including Training of Trainers (TOT) workshops for programming and training staff.
- Provided ongoing training and technical assistance to field-based staff on training facilitation, design, and training evaluation and assessment.
ESL Instructor (GS-11 Equivalent)
Alutiiq LLC
04.2015 - 09.2016
- Planned and developed classroom instruction of English as a Second (or foreign) Language (ESL) at Ship Repair Facility-JRMC Yokosuka.
- Utilized the American Language Course (ALC) and other publisher or instructor-created materials for local national employees in both general and technical English language directly related to their employment, evaluate student performance and advise SRF-JRMC of the results.
- Tested, evaluated and assessed student performance via quizzes and placement tests periodically.
- Evaluated and screened applications from eligible students in order to establish proper placement based on language test results.
- Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking, and reading skills.
Social Services Assistant
Family Support Center
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Conducted and monitored more than 600 TGPS registration requests. Provided feedback to service members and their families regarding employment resume writing and education opportunities.
- Served as anon-clinical consultant for active duty military members and families with information and referral for educational and employment opportunities including community resources.
- Reviewed and evaluated organization requests by collecting data from Command Career Counselors to assist sailors in the transition to civilian life.
- Conducted needs assessments and Identified options for educational and employment opportunities for service members and dependents.
- Compiled and distributed reports on proposed program goals and performance criteria to operating officials for review.
- Applied or adapted established guidelines to correct discrepancies by identifying business needs and functional requirements.
- Collaborated directly with the Veteran Affairs Office in providing sailors and family members with information about educational opportunities and scholarships.
- Created and maintained excel spreadsheets to track participant information and to maintain evaluation reports.
- Advised military members about career paths and analyzed resumes for career and professional goals.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
ESL Kindergarten Teacher/Parent Liaison
ZION Elementary School
06.2007 - 01.2010
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for Kindergarten students.
- Assessed and developed effective lesson plans conducive to target language needs and student academic needs.
- Provided daily lesson plans; routinely meet with students as a group or individually for instruction based on needs.
- Administered and processed WIDA assessments and evaluations to target student placement.
- Facilitated and managed approximately three training programs per month for parents to maintain and support participation.
- Assisted and collaborated with Administrators by assessing needs and programs to train other educators in the field of ESL education and Special Education.
- Managed and coordinated the educational workshops and career opportunities for teachers and parents.
- Supervised and trained approximately 25 staff members during training and workshops by directing the activities during operation.
- Implemented study programs for children and parents such as Parent University Program and partnering with other community programs.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Translator and Parent Liaison
ZION Elementary School
06.2007 - 07.2008
- Translated district documents from English to Spanish by utilizing effective writing skills.
- Served as an interpreter in Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)meetings by acting as a liaison for parents.
- Collaborated with teachers and support staff in the development of documents for teachers, parents and administration.
- Collaborated with administration to offer interpretation/ translation from English to Spanish during school-wide and community programs.
- Managed and conducted translation of official communication documents for the district-wide dissemination.
- Coordinated programs to assist families who needed translation services during meetings and programs.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
Education
Master of Science - K-12 Administration And Supervision
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA07-2025
Master's degree - TESOL / ESL
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2019
Master's degree - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08-2016
Master's degree - Adult Education and Training
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11-2013
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR05-2001
Skills
- Teaching methodologies
- Peer collaboration
- Individualized support
- Cultural awareness
- Assessment techniques
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
Certification
- Train The Trainer Certification
Language skills
Spanish Spoken: Advanced | Written: Advanced | Read: Advanced
Timeline
Foreign Language Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
ESOL Teacher
Middletown Public School
03.2022 - 06.2022
Work and Family Life Specialist
Department of the Navy
06.2021 - 04.2022
Spanish Immersion Kindergarten Teacher
Lemon Crest Elementary School
01.2020 - 06.2020
Foreign Language Spanish Teacher
Middletown Public Schools
09.2018 - 06.2019
Foreign Language Spanish Teacher
Portsmouth High School
11.2017 - 06.2018
CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist Assistant
Child and Youth Programs
03.2017 - 09.2017
ESL Instructor (GS-11 Equivalent)
Alutiiq LLC
04.2015 - 09.2016
Social Services Assistant
Family Support Center
04.2014 - 10.2014
ESL Kindergarten Teacher/Parent Liaison
ZION Elementary School
06.2007 - 01.2010
Translator and Parent Liaison
ZION Elementary School
06.2007 - 07.2008
Master's degree - TESOL / ESL
Grand Canyon University
Master's degree - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Master's degree - Adult Education and Training
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Master of Science - K-12 Administration And Supervision
Regent University
Additional information
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