Hi, I’m
Martha I Martinez
Houston,TX
Summary
Motivated Lead Teacher brings more than 16 years in early childhood education. Dedicated to child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach.
Skilled Lead Teacher offers expertise in administration, program management and compliance. Creates and implements lesson plans focused on cognition, language development and creative expression. Versed in curriculum, goals, objectives and areas of child development.
Ambitious Preschool Teacher passionate about maintaining well-balanced and encouraging learning environment. Versed in student assessments and class planning. Patient and understanding team player dedicated to supporting school mission and student success.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kenworthy Cadence School Houston, TX77008
Preschool Lead Teacher
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
- Created a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of early childhood education best practices.
- Provided guidance on appropriate behavior and discipline methods in the classroom setting.
- Monitored students' progress using observation techniques and documented development records.
- Assisted with daily meal times by helping prepare meals, serving food, cleaning up after meals and teaching proper table manners.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan weekly lessons that incorporated various learning styles into each activity.
- Encouraged creativity in young minds by providing materials for art projects or music time activities.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies when needed to motivate students during learning tasks.
- Handled emergency situations according to established safety procedures while ensuring the safety of all students at all times.
- Supervised playground activities during outdoor playtime sessions including monitoring equipment use for safety purposes.
- Attended staff meetings regularly to stay informed of new policies or procedures.
- Prepared lesson plans based on curriculum objectives set forth by school administrators.
- Promoted language development skills through storytelling, singing songs and reading books aloud.
- Assessed student performance through observations and assessments throughout the year.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences as necessary to discuss student progress.
- Conducted small group activities encouraging cooperation among peers while developing problem solving skills.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Recognized early signs of emotional or developmental problems in children.
- Used crowd management techniques to create safe and secure childcare environment.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
Greater Heights SchoolHouston, TX77008
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
05.2019 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
St Matthews CDCHouston, TX77008
Coteacher: Pk3, Pk4, Art, Spanish and Sciences
07.2007 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English language learners.
- Provided individualized instruction, small group activities, and whole-class instruction to teach English as a Second Language.
- Assessed student progress in speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation.
- Adapted lessons according to the levels of language proficiency of each student.
- Utilized various teaching strategies such as project-based learning, cooperative learning, problem-solving tasks.
- Established positive relationships with students by showing appreciation for their efforts.
- Advised parents about relevant educational issues concerning their children's language development.
- Prepared materials for use in the classroom such as worksheets, handouts or presentations.
- Helped students understand rules of Spanish language, Spanish dialects and how Spanish differs from English.
- Assisted students with conjugating verbs, explaining sentence structures and demonstrating typical conversation in Spanish.
- Opened cultural windows into Spanish-speaking world to expose students to traditions, norms and nuances.
- Helped diverse students with varying ranges of proficiency in Spanish language through challenging and stressful aspects of academic units.
- Conducted quarterly assessments to determine progress and establish updated learning goals.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Attended training sessions, enhancing tutoring practices and techniques.
- Communicated student progress to parents and teachers through written progress reports and direct conversations.
Education
School of EducatorsMonterrey, Mexico
Bachelor Degree from Education Early Childhood
02.1984
Hight School #22Monterrey, Mexico
High School Diploma
05.1982
Skills
- Department Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Training and Mentoring
- Department Leadership
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Training and Development
- Childcare Requirements
- Lesson Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Bilingual , Spanish
- Arts and Crafts Aptitude
- Training in Food Handling Preparation
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Kenworthy Cadence School
05.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Greater Heights School
05.2019 - 05.2022
Coteacher: Pk3, Pk4, Art, Spanish and Sciences
St Matthews CDC
07.2007 - 10.2018
School of Educators
Bachelor Degree from Education Early Childhood
Hight School #22
High School Diploma
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