Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Luwaina Martinez-Diaz

Luwaina Martinez-Diaz

Hampton,VA

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
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Guam Department Of Education
Barrigada, GU
09.2009 - 08.2023
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU
12-2008

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Guam Community College
Mangilao, GU
07-2006

Associate of Arts - Education

Guam Community College
Mangilao, GU
07-2006

Skills

  • Group Instruction
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Community Involvement
  • Kinesthetic Learning
  • Innovative Lesson Planning
  • Learning Style Assessment
  • Instructional Best Practices

Accomplishments

  • Nominated by the Guam's Women's Club for Woman of the Year, 2007
  • Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2014,2016
  • Established 4H Clubs at Upi Elementary School, Finegayan Elementary School, Talofofo ElementarySchool, and Price Elementary School

Certification

  • Professional Educator

Timeline

Teacher

Guam Department Of Education
09.2009 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Guam

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Guam Community College

Associate of Arts - Education

Guam Community College
Luwaina Martinez-Diaz