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Teacher of the Year 2023
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Martina Walker

Indian Trail,NC

Summary

I am a Passionate mom of fraternal twins, outside of that super power I am a professional educator at Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center. I am skilled in innovative lesson planning and fostering strong relationships with students and parents. I have adapted at enhancing student engagement and critical thinking through collaborative learning strategies, while maintaining a positive classroom environment and effective behavior management.

My professional hat fosters my creativity dynamic, and inclusive classroom experiences that drive my students success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, and have even taken steps to learn Spanish this year to ensure comprehensive understanding of material for the families in my care. I am known for my collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, as I like to say, " It is impossible for me to meet a stranger" because I am a social butterfly. My focal point is always self-growth as I focus on my critical thinking and communication at how I can better serve my families and meet their needs.

A knowledgeable educator with a solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environments. Throughout my teaching career I have successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. I have demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development, and have held parent events to build family involvement.

As a Passionate mom and Teacher I take pride in my experience in diverse curriculums covering wide ranges of subjects. I have a passion for motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. My success in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Throughout my career this has shown through families reviews and referrals to personally enroll their children into my classroom, that is what fuels me and keeps me going as an educator and I wouldn't change it for the world.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
12.2024 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Little Leaders Early Learning Center
08.2024 - Current
  • Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
  • Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
  • Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
  • Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
  • Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
  • Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
  • Improved student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
  • Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest teaching trends and methodologies, enhancing overall effectiveness as an educator.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
  • Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.

Teacher's Assistant

Childtime Learning Care Center
06.2007 - 07.2024

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

South Piedmont Community College
Monroe, NC
05-2024

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Public speaking
  • Classroom instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Collaborative learning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Technology integration

Accomplishments

  • Won “Teacher of the Year” award at Childtime learning care center in 2023.
  • Led bi-lingual class to an increased test average in math and reading standardized test scores during the 2024-2025 school year.

Affiliations

  • Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

Teacher of the Year 2023

Awarded teacher of the year for my dedication in the professional development of children and education, family involvement events and volunteer work. Surpassing all expectations of my job to engage and build stronger bonds with families. 

Timeline

Teacher

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
12.2024 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Little Leaders Early Learning Center
08.2024 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Childtime Learning Care Center
06.2007 - 07.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

South Piedmont Community College