JOHN MARTINEZ
Tampa,FL
Summary
Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics, and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises, and encourages student participation during classroom activities. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons. History and ESL teacher with engaging personality, enthusiasm, well-traveled and fluent in Spanish. Certified and licensed in California.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
University Of Hail
Hail, Saudi Arabia
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Designed lessons using vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
World History Teacher
Hengshui High School
Hengshui, China
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Employed teaching methods to help individual educational needs of each student
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
ESL Teacher
Tang Wai High School
Chengdu, China
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
ESL Teacher
Bayi High School
Urumqi, China
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
ESL Teacher
Dongsheng High School
Ordos, China
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Science and Algebra Teacher
Pasadena USD
Pasadena, CA
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Kept classroom environments focused on learning by enforcing clear objectives
- Assessed class assignments and determined grades to boost success chance
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
Algebra Teacher
Coachella Valley Unified School District
Thermal, CA
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
AP World, AP U.S. History, Government, Economics
Armenian School
Hollywood, CA
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Boise State University
TEFL Certificate -
California Credential (Social Studies) -
CalPoly University
Idaho Credential (Social Studies) -
Boise State University
Skills
- Lesson plan implementation
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- College Preparation
- Technology integration
- Testing and grading
- Individual and group instruction
- Online Teaching
- Spanish Fluency
- Certified ESL Instructor
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
University Of Hail
01.2018 - 01.2023
World History Teacher
Hengshui High School
01.2015 - 01.2017
ESL Teacher
Tang Wai High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
ESL Teacher
Bayi High School
01.2013 - 01.2013
ESL Teacher
Dongsheng High School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Science and Algebra Teacher
Pasadena USD
01.2003 - 01.2009
Algebra Teacher
Coachella Valley Unified School District
01.2002 - 01.2003
AP World, AP U.S. History, Government, Economics
Armenian School
01.2001 - 01.2002
Master of Arts - History
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Boise State University
TEFL Certificate -
California Credential (Social Studies) -
CalPoly University
Idaho Credential (Social Studies) -
Boise State University