Martina Arriola
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Brooklyn Community Services, BCS
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported students' physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Paraprofessional
Department of Education
04.2019 - Current
- I provide classroom support and assist teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions.
- Attending to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
- Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions
- Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies
- Participating in lesson planning sessions and communicating with parents and school officials.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Teacher
Burrell Boom Methodist School
09.2011 - 06.2018
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student's learning styles.
- Plan and develop annual plans and units based on learning outcomes provided by the M.O.E.
- Present subject delivery according to curriculum/guidelines established by the Ministry of Education (M.O.E), Belize
- Plan and use appropriate instructional learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect the understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Work with students in individual or small groups to reinforce learning concepts, help complete assignments, and improve performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Developed, administered, and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner
- Observed students' performance and documented both negative and positive points
- Maintained a safe, stimulating, nurturing, and learning environment for students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Assistant Human Resource Manager
Princess Hotel and Casino
01.2001 - 07.2011
- Process all salaries and salary changes stemming from merit increases, promotions, and tip bonuses.
- Assist in facilitating monthly meetings to develop strategies to influence workplace relationships positively.
- Represented the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations
- Select and interview candidates for all available positions.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Conducted exit interviews to gather valuable feedback from departing employees, identifying areas for improvement in retention efforts.
- Assisted in the creation of competitive compensation packages designed to attract top talent within our industry sector.
- Contributed to diversity initiatives by assisting with recruitment efforts that targeted underrepresented groups within the workforce.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Implemented time-saving HR software systems that streamlined administrative tasks and improved overall department productivity.
Education
High School Diploma - Arts: Majoring History, Literature
Stann Creek Ecumenical High School
Dangriga TownAssociates of Arts - Primary Education
St. John's Junior College, School of Professional Studies
12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Children and Youth Studies
Brooklyn College - The City University of New York
09.2024
Skills
- Common core knowledge
- Motivated
- Student-focused
- Effectively work with parents
- Lesson planning
- Self-disciplined
- Quick learner
- Organizational skills
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Project-based learning
- Motivating students
- Student-Centered Learning
- Online Teaching
- Social-Emotional Learning training
Volunteer Experience
- Burrell Boom Methodist School and Belama Methodist Church, Vacation Bible School (V.B.S.) Group Leader, Organize and conduct order throughout the program, assist students with reading, writing, arts, and crafts, guide students to each session, answer any inquiries, and respond to any concerns of the students.
- BDARRT (Belize Disaster and Rescue Response Team), Volunteer, Flood and swift water training. Volunteers for Ruta Maya River Challenge respond to individuals in times of need using training received from swift water rescuing, cave rescue and extraction, and deep water rescues.
References
- Maela Blanco, Teacher, JHS 145Q, 646-207-9317, MBlanco@schools.nyc.gov
- Rudolph Conorquie, Administrative Resource Teacher, Methodist Schools Belize, 501-625-5692, rconorquie@yahoo.com
Timeline
Teacher
Brooklyn Community Services, BCS
07.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Department of Education
04.2019 - Current
Teacher
Burrell Boom Methodist School
09.2011 - 06.2018
Assistant Human Resource Manager
Princess Hotel and Casino
01.2001 - 07.2011
High School Diploma - Arts: Majoring History, Literature
Stann Creek Ecumenical High School
Associates of Arts - Primary Education
St. John's Junior College, School of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Children and Youth Studies
Brooklyn College - The City University of New York
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