Maritza Martinez
Chicopee,MA
Summary
Dedicated Literacy Coordinator focused on positively impacting outcomes for student achievement and success.Bilingual and offering wide range of instruction and student support services. Trained in all areas of literacy coordination and support services.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy & Transition Coordinator
Holyoke/Chicopee/Springfield Head Start
Holyoke, MA
05.1995 - Current
- Engaged students in rich literacy lectures and discussion, increasing classroom group interactions to build an inclusive learning environment.
- Established and provided rich literacy learning groups, in different environments in and out of the the classroom and throughout many community spaces using emergent curriculum content.
- Worked to create a diverse inclusion classroom using strategies and instruction geared to meet the needs of children's social emotional development.
- Supported children with moderate disabilities to support learning and modified instruction, with the education team focused on their IEP.
- Developed playgroups in many community spaces that are literacy based and language focused. Included all content areas of learning by providing necessary materials.
- Provided one on one support instruction using language development tools and props to enhance language development.
- Mentored teachers in core content learning instruction to support student achievement.
- Participated in school readiness trainings for smooth transitions during and out of school time.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Have participated in trainings with a strong focus on community diversity and relationship building.
Education
Maters of Education - Elementary Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA06-2010
Bachelors - Linguistics And Diverse Communities
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2006
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA05-2004
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Goal Setting
- Community Resources
- Problem-Solving Abilities
Accomplishments
- SPARC: Home School Partnerships to support literacy certificate
- Immigrant & Refugee Families certificate
- Compass for Kids-providing education and support to improve skills training
- Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Management and Curriculum certificate
- Certificate in Language Arts Instruction
- Certificate in Individualizing and Lesson Planning
- Disabilities Training certificate
- Certificate for Emergent Curriculum Planning
- Certificate for Promoting Children's Social Emotional Development
- Certificate in Human Services
Languages
English and Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Literacy & Transition Coordinator
Holyoke/Chicopee/Springfield Head Start
05.1995 - Current
Maters of Education - Elementary Education
Cambridge College
Bachelors - Linguistics And Diverse Communities
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Holyoke Community College