Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

Martina Santana

McAllen

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School, recognized for fostering student engagement through innovative teaching methods. Bilingual communicator proficient in digital tools, effectively leading collaborative initiatives that enhance learning outcomes and address diverse student needs. Committed to continuous professional development and driving student success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School
La Joya
08.2017 - 05.2023
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as Science, Mathematics and Social Studies.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
  • Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
  • Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
  • Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
  • Collaborate with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
  • Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
  • Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
  • Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
  • Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Teacher

Jackson Elementary School
08.2013 - 08.2017
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Read books to entire classes or small groups.
  • Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  • Assign and grade class work and homework.
  • Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  • Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  • Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
  • Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
  • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
  • Organize and label materials and display students' work.
  • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  • Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Fifth Grade Teacher

Sam Fordyce Elementary
08.2002 - 05.2013
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as Science, Mathematics and Social Studies.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
  • Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
  • Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
  • Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
  • Collaborate with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
  • Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
  • Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
  • Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
  • Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Education

M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction Education

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX
08-2002

High School Diploma -

McAllen High School
McAllen, TX
05-1983

Skills

  • Effective communication, strong verbal communication, clear written communication
  • Fluent in two languages, proficient in bilingual communication, skilled in multilingual interactions
  • Leadership team, effective leadership, development leadership
  • Skilled in digital tools
  • Efficient time management
  • Fluent in two languages, proficient in bilingual communication

Timeline

Teacher

Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2023

Teacher

Jackson Elementary School
08.2013 - 08.2017

Fifth Grade Teacher

Sam Fordyce Elementary
08.2002 - 05.2013

M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction Education

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Texas Pan American

High School Diploma -

McAllen High School

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