Laura Martinez
Elkhorn,NE
Summary
I have a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice and a Minor in Spanish. I am currently enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and I am currently working on my Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and with an additional endorsement in ELL. I have the opportunity on obtaining a Transitional Certificate this summer after I am finished with my spring and summer classes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Hillrise Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Supervise students during lunch/recess.
- Work with special need students
- Work with small groups in teaching them math and reading
- Work one on one with students to be able to better understand what they are learning in math and reading
- Graded assignments and made copies when needed
Student Teaching Practicum
Hillrise Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Developed Lesson Plans for Reading
- Taught engaging lessons for whole group, small group, and one-on-one
- Provided engaging learning opportunities to every students in the classroom
- Gave feedback to every student when needed
After School Program Assistant
Lost creek elementary
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Supervise students
- Working on different kind of projects using STEM Curriculum
- Serving and preparing snacks
Paraprofessional
Lost Creek Elementary
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Supervise students
- Work on project with students during small group
- Attend to special need students
Sub Paraprofessional
Schuyler Middle School
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Supervise students
- Help them with their assignments
- Help ELL students learn English
Maternity Group Home Specialist
Youth Emergency Services & Shelter
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Supervise girls and their kids
- Work on Case Management with youth
- Did intakes with new girls coming into the maternity group home
- Help them with education and career goals
- Responsible for the Safe Place Crisis Calls
Academic Experience
Fundacion Cepaim
07.2019 - 08.2019
• It was an Internship/ Service Learning done for a study abroad for the University of Nebraska at Omaha
• Teaching European and African immigrants/refugees in Spanish
• Observing employees perform their tasks
• Asking question's about their journey to Spain
Education
Master's degree - Elementary Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE05.2018
High School Diploma -
Schuyler Central High School
Schuyler, NE08.2014
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft office
- Intake Experience
- Bilingual
- Case Management
- Computer Skills
- Time management
- Lesson planning
- Special Education
- Student Engagement
- Oral communication
Certification
CPR Certification, Needs to Be renewed
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Hillrise Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Student Teaching Practicum
Hillrise Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
After School Program Assistant
Lost creek elementary
08.2021 - 02.2022
Paraprofessional
Lost Creek Elementary
12.2020 - 02.2022
Academic Experience
Fundacion Cepaim
07.2019 - 08.2019
Maternity Group Home Specialist
Youth Emergency Services & Shelter
10.2018 - 10.2019
Sub Paraprofessional
Schuyler Middle School
09.2018 - 02.2022
Master's degree - Elementary Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska at Omaha
High School Diploma -
Schuyler Central High School