Marta Elkins
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
ESL middle school position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Caring Teacher organized in maintaining classroom spaces and supervising groups. Learns quickly and confidently uses technology to assist with communications, recordkeeping and small group instruction. Focused on helping each student reach full potential.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Tutor
Bowie Elementary
Rosenberg , TX
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction
- Worked with 3rd - 5th grade students on reading comprehension.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Structured activities for interactive learning, reading understanding and fluency skills.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Bowie Elementary
Rosenberg , TX
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Elementary Bilingual/ESL -ELA/Soc.St- 5th Grade
Bowie Elementary- LamarCISD
Rosenberg , TX
08.2009 - 05.2020
- Assigned homework in multiple languages.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
Bilingual /ESL Teacher - 2nd and 3rd Grade
Navarro, Meyer, And Bowie Elementary- Lamar CISD
Rosenberg , TX
08.1988 - 06.2009
ESL
Stafford MSD
Stafford , TX
08.1982 - 06.1988
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
Bilingual /ESL Teacher
Edinburg CISD
Edinburg , TX
08.1977 - 06.1982
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education / Health And PE
Pan Amerian University
Edinburg, TX08.1977
Timeline
Reading Tutor
Bowie Elementary
02.2022 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Bowie Elementary
03.2021 - 05.2022
Elementary Bilingual/ESL -ELA/Soc.St- 5th Grade
Bowie Elementary- LamarCISD
08.2009 - 05.2020
Bilingual /ESL Teacher - 2nd and 3rd Grade
Navarro, Meyer, And Bowie Elementary- Lamar CISD
08.1988 - 06.2009
ESL
Stafford MSD
08.1982 - 06.1988
Bilingual /ESL Teacher
Edinburg CISD
08.1977 - 06.1982
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education / Health And PE
Pan Amerian University
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