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Paula Martinez

Mission,TX

Summary

Dedicated and responsive Bilingual Teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten & Pre-Kinder Teacher

Cantu Elementary
Mission, TX
08.2006 - 05.2019

Taught students to their full potential in all areas of education according to their needs in a Dual Language Instruction, Bilingual and all English. Created different activities and implemented different strategies to help students social and emotional development. Instructed students in whole and small groups using a variety of teaching methods such as read-aloud, technology, music, games, discussions, audio and visual activities. Monitor and recorded students progress in all ares of instruction according to the grade level curriculum. Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student education. Collaborated with peers, staff and parents to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Enforces school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.

Paraprofessional

Sharyland Independent School District
Mission, TX
10.1994 - 05.2004
  • Assisted teachers with student instruction in the classroom according to students needs. Worked with students in small groups using a variety of teaching methods such as games, discussions, audio and visual activities. Assisted students individually who needed extra help on a specific subject or activity. Monitored a computer lab and assisting students when working in the lab program. Monitored students in classrooms, computer labs, library, cafeteria and playground to ensure their safety. Worked in cordial manner with peers and staff to maintain a safe learning environment for all students. Committed to duties according to the job description of a paraprofessional.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Generalist EC-4/Bilingual Education-Spanish

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
05-2006

Skills

  • Small Group Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Group Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
  • Technology Integration
  • Testing and Grading
  • Community Involvement
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Assessment
  • Parental Participation
  • Parent and Teacher Conferences
  • IEP Planning
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Excellent Classroom Management
  • Interactive Teaching and Learning
  • Fluent in [English and Spanish]

Timeline

Kindergarten & Pre-Kinder Teacher

Cantu Elementary
08.2006 - 05.2019

Paraprofessional

Sharyland Independent School District
10.1994 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Generalist EC-4/Bilingual Education-Spanish

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Paula Martinez