Karla Martinez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead teacher
The Pineapple School
11.2015 - 04.2024
- Executing a developmentally appropriate program in line with the goals and philosophy of The Pineapple School
- Teaching and interacting with the children in the Spanish language, exposing them to songs, finger plays, music and dance in Spanish
- Implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans, ensuring needed materials and supplies are available in advance
- Utilizing Conscious Discipline strategies to promote cooperation, constructive problem solving and academic success in the classroom
- Engaging children in a playful learning environment both indoors and outdoors
- Ensuring the classroom is organized and stimulating; with age-appropriate print, displays and activities available to children at all times
- Maintaining a safe and clean environment inside and outside the classroom, in compliance with Texas Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers
- Conducting individual assessments for students, maintaining individual portfolios to support these findings
- Annual preparation of conferences with parents, including documentation of the child
- Interacting with parents on a daily basis, regularly reporting positive observations of each child
- Leading mealtime activities, modeling good manners and assisting children with personal hygiene
- Preparing crafts and activities for and participating in special events and celebrations
- Attending ongoing staff development activities, including monthly staff meeting, and maintaining required level of training hours at present, CPR & First Aid certification, annual child abuse training
- Mentor new teachers, share strategies and areas of strengths to work on.
Teacher
Casa de Niños Montessori, A.C.
04.2010 - 07.2013
- Contributed to the integral formation of students, facilitating the learning process based on their needs
- Implemented plan of studies for assigned grade levels
- Created daily and weekly lesson plan books
- Participated in monthly School Technical Councils to discuss problems and find solutions with students, teachers and parents
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning methods to increase student understanding of course materials
- Developed, administered, and graded tests and quizzes in a timely manner
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions
- Instructed 1st-6th grade levels for spelling, reading and computer classes (15 to 20 students per grade)
- Attended Special Education Needs: Down Syndrome, Learning difficulties focused on Spanish and Mathematics, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Intellectual and Physical Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder students individually.
Teacher
Special Education and Computer Skills
04.2010 - 07.2011
- Instructed 1st-3rd grade levels for spelling, reading and computer skills (15 to 20 students per grade)
- Attend Special Education Needs: Down Syndrome, Learning difficulties focused on Spanish and Mathematics, Intellectual and Physical Disability students individually.
Education
B.S. in Special Education / Intellectual Disability -
Escuela Normal Regional de Especialización
07-2009
Skills
Subject knowledge
Computer skills
Curriculum planning
Classroom management
Language skills
Communication
Adaptability
Leadership
Collaboration / Teamwork
Languages
- Spanish, 100%, Speak, Read, and Write
- English, 90%, Speak, Read, and Write
Timeline
Lead teacher
The Pineapple School
11.2015 - 04.2024
Teacher
Casa de Niños Montessori, A.C.
04.2010 - 07.2013
Teacher
Special Education and Computer Skills
04.2010 - 07.2011
B.S. in Special Education / Intellectual Disability -
Escuela Normal Regional de Especialización