Nieves Martinez
Poulsbo,WA
Summary
Resourceful Paraprofessional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possesses specialized skills in classroom management, special education support, and individualized instruction. Excels in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving, ensuring positive student outcomes and effective classroom support.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
North Kitsap School District
Poulsbo, Washington
11.2025 - Current
- Supported students with special needs during lessons and transitions.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Engaged students in group activities to promote social skills development.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators regularly.
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Provided guidance and support to students during instruction periods.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for classroom activities.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Ensured student safety during classroom activities and outdoor play. in classroom and outside environments.
Full Time Nanny
The Coleman Family
San Jose, CA
01.2000 - 08.2005
- Established trust through open communication with children and parents, enhancing collaboration and support.
- Demonstrated patience and understanding to effectively manage difficult behaviors, promoting a positive environment.
- Exhibited patience and understanding when dealing with difficult behaviors from children.
- Cultivated strong relationships with children, fostering trust and mutual respect to support their emotional development.
- Modeled appropriate behaviors to encourage social and emotional development.
- Followed instructions from parents regarding discipline strategies or special needs of the child and children.
- Transported children to school, social outings, and medical appointments.
- Assisted family during travel by providing childcare support and ensuring children's needs were met. on vacations and trips to help with childcare.
- Met regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - LIBERAL STUDIES
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA, US 09.1994 - 06.1998
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Elsinore High School
Elsinore, CASkills
- Instructional support
- Assisting students
- Classroom management
- Classroom supervision
- Classroom support
- Teacher assistance
- Special education support
- Educational support
- Group instruction
- Individual instruction
- Resource room tutoring
- Student learning support
- Adaptability to change
- Material preparation
- Task prioritization
- Problem solving
- Reliability
- Trustworthiness
- Relationship building
- Emotionally supportive
- Friendly
- Group facilitation
- Professional demeanor
- Task prioritization
Volunteer Experience
Volunteering, Suquamish Elementary, Suquamish, WA, Volunteered in classroom settings to help with reading and art., Volunteered in the library for book fairs., Volunteered for help with field day.
Timeline
Substitute Paraprofessional
North Kitsap School District
11.2025 - Current
Full Time Nanny
The Coleman Family
01.2000 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - LIBERAL STUDIES
Santa Clara University
09.1994 - 06.1998
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Elsinore High School