JILL MARTIN
LISD at Downing Middle School
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate emerging social worker graduate student with a strong foundation in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges. Proven ability to design and implement curriculum programs that enhance student achievement while fostering social and emotional well-being. Committed to advocating for vulnerable populations and promoting positive change through empathetic engagement and evidence-based practices. Eager to leverage academic knowledge and hands-on experience to make a meaningful impact in the field of social work.
Work History
SPED Teacher
6 Months- Special Education Teacher of Inclusion in Math and English. ELAR Resource Teacher for grades 6 & 7.
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
- Implement evidence-based strategies across school settings to address academic, social, or behavioral needs of student.
- Update documentation for data tracking, IEP goals, and minutes.
- Design instruction to meet individual needs based on data analysis.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
- Implement co-teaching models across school settings when serving in general education settings.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Engage students in data conversations on their progress.
Adult Literacy Instructor
2 Months- Part-time evening instructor for GED Class for the TWC North Texas Adult Education and Literacy program via Denton ISD.
Special Education SDI Inclusion/Resource Teacher
4 Months- Special Education Teacher of Inclusion in Biology and English at Marcus 9.
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
- Implement evidence-based strategies across school settings to address academic, social, or behavioral needs of student.
- Update documentation for data tracking, IEP goals, and minutes.
- Design instruction to meet individual needs based on data analysis.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
- Implement co-teaching models across school settings when serving in general education settings.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Engage students in data conversations on their progress.
Teacher, Special Education
5 Months- Self contained BIC classroom of 4th and 5th grade students.
Head Teacher, Behavior Mgmt Consultant
2 Years 2 Months- Generated and coordinated an educational program to address the special needs of the students at Pacific Autism Center for Education (PACE).
- Wrote and implemented IEP goals.
- Trained and supervised a staff of 15 paraprofessionals to implement the IEP goals. Provided in-services on curriculum development for special education classrooms.
- Worked closely with Speech and OT to build IEP goals. Collaborated on observations, assessments and intervention plans for behavior issues in the Cupertino School District for grades K-12.
- Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Skills
Data-informed decision-making
Curriculum adaptation
Differentiated instruction
Technology Proficient (LMS)
ASCA model knowledge & NASW Code of Ethics
Active Listening
Empathy and Compassion
IEP development
Individual education plans ieps
IEP development
Individual education plans ieps
IEP development
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Certified (National Council for Mental Wellbeing) : April 2026 -April 2029
- TEA Teaching Certificate: July 1990 — Lifetime
- Elementary Self-Contained Grades (1-8)
Elementary English Grades (1-8) - Special Education Grades (EC-12) : May 2022 — November 2027
Interests
Mental Health work
Animal care
Hiking
Books
Fiber arts
Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community. (DCFOF)
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
- Reese, Martin & Owens. A behaviorally-based program: A functional approach to special education at PACE
Annual Conference of the Northern California Association for Behavior Analysis
Timeline
SPED Teacher
LISD at Downing Middle School
11.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Adult Literacy Instructor
NTAEL
10.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Special Education SDI Inclusion/Resource Teacher
Flower Mound
08.2019 - 12.2019Read More
Teacher, Special Education
Irving
01.1994 - 06.1994Read More
Head Teacher, Behavior Mgmt Consultant
Cupertino
08.1991 - 10.1993Read More
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science from Curriculum and Instruction
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Texas Woman's University
Master of Science from Social Work
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