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Martha Lynn Woods

Starke,FL

Summary

Dedicated educator with a proven track record at Bradford County Schools, adept in classroom management and lesson planning. Leveraged interactive teaching to enhance student engagement, achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes. Skilled in critical thinking and fostering parent-teacher communication, I've contributed to curriculum development and mentored new teachers, demonstrating a commitment to educational excellence.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Bradford County Schools
01.1993 - Current
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.

Summer Daycare Activities Program Director

Starke Little School
06.1993 - 08.1998
  • Developed and implemented activities for school age kids during the summer months.
  • Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
  • Maintained and updated project related documents.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Cashier

Jack Eckerd Corporation
10.1986 - 04.1995
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Florida State University
Tallahassee
12-1993

Associate of Arts -

Santa Fe Community College
Gainesville
12-1990

High School Diploma -

Bradford County High School
Starke
06-1987

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student Engagement
  • Behavior Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Learning Strategies

Accomplishments

  • Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum on county summer committee for Bradford County developing pacing guides and listing resources for focus boards and best practices for 4th grade ELA and Social Studies.
  • Won “Teacher of the year” award at Starke Elementary School in 2013 and also won District "Teacher of the year:.

Certification

  • Elementary Education Certificate - Florida Department of Education.
  • Certified Teacher (CT) - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Literacy and Language Arts. (2007-2017)
  • Reading Endorsement


Timeline

Summer Daycare Activities Program Director

Starke Little School
06.1993 - 08.1998

Teacher

Bradford County Schools
01.1993 - Current

Cashier

Jack Eckerd Corporation
10.1986 - 04.1995

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Florida State University

Associate of Arts -

Santa Fe Community College

High School Diploma -

Bradford County High School

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