Martha-Dale Lesmes
North Platte,Nebraska
Summary
Dedicated reading teacher with expertise in phonemic awareness, literacy development, and curriculum design. Committed to fostering individualized instruction and engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes. Passionate elementary school teacher with background in creating engaging and inclusive classroom environments. Skilled in developing innovative lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students feel valued and motivated. Strong ability to connect with students, fostering a positive and dynamic learning atmosphere. Committed to making significant contributions to overall student growth and academic success through compassionate teaching and effective communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Title 1 Reading Teacher
North Platte Public Schools
North Platte, NE
09.2020 - Current
- Designed engaging reading lessons for diverse student needs.
- Implemented individualized instruction plans for struggling readers.
- Provided explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary development, comprehension strategies, and other skills related to literacy development.
- Designed lesson plans incorporating multiple modalities including hands-on activities, games and activities, multimedia resources, which encouraged active participation from all learners.
Title 1 Teacher
Simi Valley School District
Simi Valley, CA
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated differentiated instruction techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop strategies for addressing student behavior issues in the classroom.
- Provided instruction in reading, writing, math and other core subjects to Title 1 students.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies that addressed the diverse cultural backgrounds of Title 1 students.
- Facilitated small group instruction based on identified needs of students.
- Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy to students.
Prekindergarten Teacher
Camarillo School District
Camarillo, CA
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student development and learning outcomes.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development and implementation.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress.
Site Director and 4 year old Teacher
Grace Brethren Preschool
Simi Valley, CA
08.2007 - 06.2013
- Developed curriculum aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Managed daily operations to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Supervised staff to maintain high-quality educational practices.
- Implemented training programs for new teachers and staff development.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's development and learning goals.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction - Specialization in ECE
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA05-1992
California Multiple Subject K-8th Credential - Elementary Education
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA05-1989
Bachelor of Arts - Diversified
Westmon College
Santa Barbara, CA05-1987
Skills
- Phonemic awareness
- Literacy development
- Collaborative teaching
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum design
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Play-based learning approaches
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
Nebraska Teaching Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Title 1 Reading Teacher
North Platte Public Schools
09.2020 - Current
Title 1 Teacher
Simi Valley School District
08.2018 - 09.2020
Prekindergarten Teacher
Camarillo School District
08.2013 - 06.2018
Site Director and 4 year old Teacher
Grace Brethren Preschool
08.2007 - 06.2013
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction - Specialization in ECE
California Lutheran University
California Multiple Subject K-8th Credential - Elementary Education
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Diversified
Westmon College