LEONELA MARTINEZ
Ogden,UT
Summary
Enthusiastic College Graduate polished in student support, active listening, and multitasking. Adaptable and accommodating professional with8 years of hands-on experience coordinating with specialists and classroom teachers. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Leadership Learning Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Admissions Counselor
MTC Job Corps
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Scheduled meetings with partners to establish and maintain working relationships
- Provided Admission Services and One-Stop Career Centers/American Job Centers and other partners with current information about Job Corps
- Reviewed admissions applications and evaluated student credentials
- Explained institution's fee structure, amenities, courses offered and facilities to prospective students and parents
- Developed and implemented specific recruitment projects and completed routine reports pertaining to recruitment
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements
- 40 hours per week
College Student
Central State University
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Adhered to strict time-management schedule to meet deadline requirements for assignments, quizzes, tests and other measures of comprehension
- Participated in class discussions, contributing research and learned elements to demonstrate personal enrichment
- Maintained organized demeanor to thoroughly complete in-classroom and homework-based exercises
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects
- Studied topics using scientific methods to contribute to ongoing research
- Completed assignments with90-100% accuracy
- Managed4 to5 projects weekly
- Managed and successfully completed3 to4 courses per8 week term
- Used student resources and asked professors, assistants, dean and other leaders for support
- Studied25-30 hours per week
Paraeducator
Palmdale School District
01.2015 - 07.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement
- Increased positive behaviors by80-90%
- Improved students educational and functional goals by80%
- Promoted compliance with California IEP standards in both curriculum development and classroom operations
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers
- 35 Hours per week
College Student
Eastern Gateway Community College
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Met academic standards and expectations to maintain school enrollment
- Demonstrated comprehension of textbooks and other assigned reading materials via written and oral presentations
- Adhered to strict time-management schedule to meet deadline requirements for assignments, quizzes, tests and other measures of comprehension
- Participated in class discussions, contributing research and learned elements to demonstrate personal enrichment
- Maintained organized demeanor to thoroughly complete in-classroom and homework-based exercises
- Managed3 to4 classes in single8 week term successfully
- Completed most course work with80 to100% accuracy
- Balanced school with extracurricular activities and built social connections for personal and professional growth
- Learned new methods, processes and procedures for research and writing
- Developed and practiced study techniques to retain information and meet assignment objectives
- Studied25-30 hours per week
Substitute Teacher
Palmdale School District
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of8 -10 students and3 -4 instructors
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
- Managed9 to10 students per day
- Increased positive behaviors by80-90%
- 35 Hours per week
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH07.2023
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH07.2022
Skills
- Organization and Prioritization
- Documentation
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Data Entry Software
- Time Management
- Verbal And Written Communication
- Computer Proficiency
- Student Records Management
- Teamwork Skills
- Consulting
- Evaluation
- Registration Processes
- Recruitment
- Active listening
- Enrollment Planning
- Multitasking
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Leadership Learning Academy
08.2024 - Current
Admissions Counselor
MTC Job Corps
11.2023 - 07.2024
College Student
Central State University
10.2022 - 07.2023
College Student
Eastern Gateway Community College
10.2021 - 07.2022
Paraeducator
Palmdale School District
01.2015 - 07.2023
Substitute Teacher
Palmdale School District
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Central State University
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
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