Les Martin
Anna,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator from Allen ISD- Allen, TX, excelled in engaging diverse learners through creative lesson planning and critical thinking. Expert in curriculum compliance and fostering strong relationships, significantly enhanced student and faculty performance. Skilled in both verbal and written communication, adept at coordinating academic interventions and training teachers.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Allen ISD- Allen TX
07.2014 - 05.2025
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Coordinated campus wide Academic Intervention program for struggling students
- Trained teachers to work with struggling students
- Managed a program of 35-50 teachers each year for academic intervention
Teacher/coach
McKinney ISD
07.2004 - 05.2014
- English 1 teacher: 2004-2012
- English 4 teacher: 2012-2014
- Varsity football coach-defense: 2004-2014
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Teacher/coach
Richardson ISD
07.2002 - 05.2004
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Coached 9th grade football
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX08-1992
Skills
- Curriculum compliance with [Texas]
- Critical thinking
- Creative lesson planning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Student engagement
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Teacher
Allen ISD- Allen TX
07.2014 - 05.2025
Teacher/coach
McKinney ISD
07.2004 - 05.2014
Teacher/coach
Richardson ISD
07.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Angelo State University
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