Jennifer J. Martin, Ed.D.
Educational Leader
Hemet,United States
Summary
Organizational leader, educator, and speaker with over 17 years of successful experience in leadership and school development. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success, reform, and thought leadership. Strengths in communication and building strong effective teams backed by training in Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. as well as Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership .
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Springs Charter Schools
07.2010 - Current
- Led a distributive workforce spanning 9 locations and 5 counties.
- Restructured 5 programs to successful, thriving, student-driven learner models with a focus on the whole child.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Spearheaded marketing and community partnerships to build and/or increase enrollment.
- Researched, presented, and implemented models for new programs or restructured current programs.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through the implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Developed functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Supervised intern teachers and shared feedback with university programs.
- Supervised and mentored 3 administrators, and shared feedback with university programs and district leaders.
- Developed and utilized marketing strategies to increase enrollments in various programs of grades tk-5, k-12, and 9-12.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
- Managed details regarding student discipline.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Verified adherence to state, federal, and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional team collaboration in the development and support of student activities, programs, and lessons.
- Introduced modifications to credit-deficiency, social-emotional wellness, English learner, AVID, and English curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Dean of Students
San Jacinto Unified School District
07.2006 - 06.2010
- Assisted teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Coordinated smooth breaks and student transitions.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Chaired hiring committees for over 100 new faculty members in 5 departments.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Determined course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
Teacher
San Jacinto Unified School District
07.2001 - 06.2006
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Implemented and encouraged college-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student success.
- Included in principal's leadership team, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) team, WASC chair, and WASC visits.
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership K-12 Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2020
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction With Focus in Literacy
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English With Clad Emphasis
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA05.2001
Skills
- Conference, university, and district speaking and presentations
- Self-motivated professional
- Adaptability
- Organization and Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical skills
- Advocacy
- Systems transformation
- Program development
- Curriculum Planning
Accomplishments
- Speaker and presenter at Loma Linda University Graduate Program; A Plus Personalized Learning Conference; California Charter Schools Association in the areas of feedback, leading in difficult times, and multi-lingual learners.
- Invited as a participant or co-lead in English Learner program development teams; Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) discovery and practices; College and Career Readiness Indicator committee; and Secondary Literacy Committee.
- Spearheaded AVID adoption and implementation in hybrid secondary program as the only AVID program within the charter network.
- Overhauled ineffective processes and designed behavior modification plan, which successfully reduced suspension by 75% respectively.
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Trauma Intervention Program (TIP)
- Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
- First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Work Availability
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Quote
Every day of our lives we are on the verge of making those changes that would make all the difference.
Mignon McLaughlin
Timeline
Principal
Springs Charter Schools
07.2010 - Current
Dean of Students
San Jacinto Unified School District
07.2006 - 06.2010
Teacher
San Jacinto Unified School District
07.2001 - 06.2006
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership K-12 Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction With Focus in Literacy
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - English With Clad Emphasis
University of California, Riverside
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Trauma Intervention Program (TIP)
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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