Martha Franklin

• Enhanced students'' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse literary genres and fostering group discussions.
• Strengthened communication skills among students through collaborative projects and presentations.
• Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
• Boosted confidence in mathematical concepts by employing hands-on activities and real-world applications.
• Led after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support, increasing academic achievement across reading and math.
• Developed strong relationships with parents through open communication and regular progress updates.

• Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading groups.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for English Learners to meet language development needs of students.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in classroom environment.

Retired from 33 years of teaching to help, support and assist a close family member whose spouse died and was in poor health herself. She is also the sole caretaker of an adult special needs son. After a year, I was able to return to a part time certificated position supporting kindergarten teachers.

• Aligned lesson plans with state standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required material.
• Differentiated instruction to cater to diverse learning needs, allowing all students to grasp complex concepts.
• Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback, helping them identify areas for improvement.

• Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, promoting academic success and personal growth.
• Increased student collaboration by implementing group projects and team-building activities.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, develop interdisciplinary units, and provide enriching educational experience for students.
• Tailored lesson plans to meet district standards while addressing unique challenges faced by first-grade learners.
• Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering supportive home-school partnership.

• Improved student performance by providing personalized peer-teacher coaching and academic support.
• Collaborated with teachers to develop targeted learning strategies for individual students.
• Supported teachers to develop comprehensive lesson plans to address specific academic goals and challenges.
• Supported teachers to evaluate student progress using formative assessments, adjusting coaching strategies accordingly.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and coaching.
• Identified areas of growth for students, devising tailored action plans to improve skills and knowledge gaps.
• Offered constructive feedback on , helping students hone their critical thinking skills and enhance their overall performance.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

• Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
• Addressed individual student needs through differentiation of instruction, ensuring all students reached their full potential.
• Established positive relationships with parents through consistent communication, resulting in strong home-school connection for each child.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by implementing clear expectations and consequences, fostering respectful and safe learning environment.
• Mentored new teachers in best practices for early childhood education, contributing to success of entire teaching team.
• Implemented research-based teaching methodologies in conjunction with district professional development of math curriculum, leading teachers through observations of prepared lessons to increased student engagement and academic achievement.

• Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
• Organized school-wide events to promote literacy awareness and foster a love of reading among students.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

• Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
• Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
• Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.