Martha Lydia Borchardt Cano
Teacher
Rio Rico,AZ
Summary
Dedicated teaching professional with a strong background in creating engaging lesson plans and effectively managing classroom dynamics. Skilled in collaborating with parents and colleagues to enhance student learning outcomes and promote a nurturing educational environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Morenci Unified district
Morenci, AZ
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons in diverse subjects to facilitate student learning.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a productive learning environment.
- Assisted students with individual needs to promote academic success.
- Supervised students during recess and lunch to ensure safety and orderliness.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
Kindergarten Teacher
Academy of Math and Science
Tucson, Arizona
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated daily classroom activities promoting social skills and cooperation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate student progress and address concerns.
- Organized educational materials and resources to enhance learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance through observations and informal evaluations.
- Created a safe and nurturing space for children to explore and learn.
- Participated in staff meetings to share insights and discuss curriculum improvements.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades as required by school policy.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension, and writing abilities.
Elementary English Teacher
Colegio Iskalti
Nogales, Mexico
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learner needs.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance language skills.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative evaluations.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning at home.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and engagement.
- Adapted curriculum materials to align with educational standards and goals.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching practices.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to enhancing instructional practices.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum for English language instruction to students from Kindergarten to Grade 5.
- Assisted in the development of literacy programs designed to improve reading comprehension skills among elementary school students.
- Provided feedback on written assignments in order to help students refine their writing skills.
- Advised parents on appropriate strategies for helping their children succeed academically in English courses.
English Department Coordinator
Brighton School
Hermosillo, Mexico
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Coordinated daily schedules for faculty and staff to enhance productivity.
- Managed communication between departments to streamline information flow.
- Assisted in organizing school events and activities for students and families.
- Maintained accurate records of student enrollment and attendance data.
- Collaborated with educators to prepare materials for classes and programs.
- Facilitated meetings by preparing agendas and taking minutes for discussions.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for all documents related to the department's operations.
- Planned and coordinated department events, meetings, and activities.
- Actively participated in weekly team meetings to discuss current initiatives.
- Advised management on strategies for improving productivity within the organization.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration by providing guidance on project-related tasks.
- Drafted correspondence such as memos, emails, and letters, as needed.
- Provided administrative support to department staff.
- Assisted in recruitment process by screening resumes and interviewing prospective candidates.
- Developed training materials and conducted onboarding sessions for new hires.
Kindergarten Principal
INAN Instituto Anglo de Nogales
Nogales, Mexico
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Developed and implemented curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Managed daily operations and ensured a safe learning environment.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance teaching strategies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and community stakeholders.
- Led initiatives to promote student engagement and participation.
- Evaluated teacher performance through regular classroom observations.
- Advocated for children's needs in policy discussions at the district level.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips or guest speakers that enhanced the learning experience for kindergarten students.
- Participated in meetings at both district level as well as state level organizations pertaining to early childhood education.
- Oversaw the recruitment, selection, orientation, and training of new staff members.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences regarding student progress in order to develop individualized plans for each child's academic success.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for kindergarten students to ensure academic success.
- Maintained accurate records on attendance, grades, assessments, immunizations.
- Engaged in ongoing communication with families about their children's progress.
- Prepared reports outlining goals achieved during a given period of time as well as any potential issues that need addressing.
- Created a positive learning environment by developing relationships with parents, faculty, and staff.
- Collaborated with administrators on budgeting decisions related to the kindergarten program.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and implementing appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Provided guidance for teaching staff on best practices for working with young children.
- Coordinated professional development activities to meet the needs of teachers and other school personnel.
- Conducted regular classroom observations to evaluate teacher effectiveness.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
5th and 6th grade English Teacher
Brighton School
Hermosillo, Mexico
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with state standards and student needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Coordinated with parents to discuss student performance and address concerns effectively.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enrich learning experiences and promote digital literacy.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and achievements.
- Supervised extra-curricular activities including clubs, after school programs, or sports teams.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication regarding their child's progress.
- Integrated technology into the classroom to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Instructed students on proper grammar usage, sentence structure, punctuation, and essay writing techniques.
- Promoted positive behavior management strategies within the classroom setting.
- Utilized technology-based tools such as online learning platforms to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
1st grade Elementary English Teacher
Colegio Bilingue Alfa
Nogales, Mexico
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse classroom needs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through interactive activities.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain order.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and development.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement.
- Organized and participated in school events promoting literacy and creativity.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and teaching strategies.
- Implemented behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs in order to maintain a safe learning atmosphere.
- Conducted assessments of student progress in order to identify areas of improvement and plan instructional strategies accordingly.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who required additional assistance or enrichment activities.
- Monitored student performance throughout the year by administering periodic assessments.
- Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.
- Integrated media content in class to improve listening skill, speaking skill and vocabulary.
- Designed clear and creative learning materials to promote student engagement in pronunciation exercises.
English Kindergarten Teacher
Colegio Alfa
Nogales, ArizonaMexico
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented daily routines that promote social skills and emotional development.
- Organized educational activities aligned with state guidelines and curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address concerns effectively.
- Utilized various teaching tools and resources to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Assessed student progress regularly to tailor instruction and support individual needs.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
Kindergarten English Teacher
INAN Instituto Anglo de Nogales
Nogales, Mexico
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Designed engaging lesson plans for young learners in English language skills.
- Facilitated interactive activities to enhance student participation and communication.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored feedback.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student development and classroom activities.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Organized educational resources and materials for effective lesson delivery.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support language learning and engagement.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Utilized various resources such as online materials and books to create engaging lessons.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for English language teaching to kindergarten students.
- Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement for successful completion of tasks.
- Created engaging activities that promoted critical thinking skills in young learners.
- Encouraged critical thinking by using interactive activities in the classroom.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to kindergarten literacy instruction.
- Integrated cultural elements into lessons to foster an understanding of diversity among children.
- Facilitated small group instruction in reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking and pronunciation.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress in English language development.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative strategies for teaching English language arts.
- Provided guidance to students on how to improve their English skills.
Kindergarten Principal
INAN Instituto Anglo de Nogales
Nogales, Mexico
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Developed and implemented curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Managed daily operations and ensured a safe learning environment.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance teaching strategies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and community stakeholders.
- Led initiatives to promote student engagement and participation.
- Evaluated teacher performance through regular classroom observations.
- Advocated for children's needs in policy discussions at the district level.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips or guest speakers that enhanced the learning experience for kindergarten students.
- Participated in meetings at both district level as well as state level organizations pertaining to early childhood education.
- Oversaw the recruitment, selection, orientation, and training of new staff members.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences regarding student progress in order to develop individualized plans for each child's academic success.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for kindergarten students to ensure academic success.
- Monitored student performance data to inform instruction, curriculum decisions, and school improvement initiatives.
- Maintained accurate records on attendance, grades, assessments, immunizations.
- Created a positive learning environment by developing relationships with parents, faculty, and staff.
- Developed policies and procedures that support the mission of the school district.
- Collaborated with administrators on budgeting decisions related to the kindergarten program.
- Provided guidance for teaching staff on best practices for working with young children.
- Reviewed student assessment data in order to identify areas of strength and weaknesses within the program.
- Conducted regular classroom observations to evaluate teacher effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, federal regulations and laws related to education.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
Kindergarten English Teacher
Instituto Anglo Mexicano INAM
Hermosillo, Mexico
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Designed engaging lesson plans for young learners in English language skills.
- Facilitated interactive activities to enhance student participation and communication.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored feedback.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student development and classroom activities.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Organized educational resources and materials for effective lesson delivery.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support language learning and engagement.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Utilized various resources such as online materials and books to create engaging lessons.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for English language teaching to kindergarten students.
- Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement for successful completion of tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Education
University Of Education Mexico
Mexico06-2010
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Special education support
- Conflict resolution
Languages
English and Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Bachelor Degree
- Certification in Progress
- Translation of my Mexican Degree in process
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Morenci Unified district
01.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Academy of Math and Science
07.2024 - 12.2024
Elementary English Teacher
Colegio Iskalti
08.2019 - 07.2022
English Department Coordinator
Brighton School
07.2018 - 08.2019
5th and 6th grade English Teacher
Brighton School
07.2017 - 08.2018
Kindergarten Principal
INAN Instituto Anglo de Nogales
07.2016 - 08.2019
1st grade Elementary English Teacher
Colegio Bilingue Alfa
08.2014 - 07.2015
English Kindergarten Teacher
Colegio Alfa
08.2012 - 06.2014
Kindergarten English Teacher
INAN Instituto Anglo de Nogales
08.2008 - 08.2012
Kindergarten Principal
INAN Instituto Anglo de Nogales
08.2008 - 06.2012
Kindergarten English Teacher
Instituto Anglo Mexicano INAM
08.2004 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Education
University Of Education Mexico