Rebeca Martinez
Thornton,CO
Summary
Educational leader passionate about using the leverage of professional collaboration and collective efficacy to improve learning and achievement for all students. Dedicated to promoting environments based on educational equity with a strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in curriculum, data-driven instruction, instructional strategies, and fostering a positive learning environment. Reliable and results-driven with passion for educational excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
27J Schools: Riverdale Ridge High School
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure curriculum frameworks met state standards and supported educational objectives.
- Conducted observations and collaborated with teachers to improve instructional strategies and boost student engagement.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform curriculum adjustments and instructional strategies.
- Designed and delivered professional development sessions to enhance alignment with school academic goals
- Developed and wrote the school Unified Improvement Plan
- Led the school Instructional Leadership Team
Instructional Guide/ IB Middle Years Program Coordinator
Mapleton Public Schools: Global Leadership Academy
01.2017 - 05.2022
- Led Instructional Design Team and Data Driven Instruction meetings to implement district initiatives: priority standards, data driven instruction, student-centered learning
- Served on school Instructional Leadership Team
- Achieved IB Authorization with no matters to be addressed (2019)
- Collaborated with teachers to improve content delivery and student engagement through observations, growth-producing feedback, and modeling
- Planned and lead professional development in school and district wide
- Mentored new teachers going through the Colorado State Induction process
- Nominated for Mapleton Licensed Employee of the Year (2022)
- (9-12)
Secondary Interventionist
Mapleton Public Schools: Global Leadership Academy
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Researched 9th grade retention
- Developed a plan to track and intervene with struggling 9th graders
- Designed a reading class for middle school students.
- (7-12)
Social Studies Teacher
Hawaii Dept. of Ed: Kapolei Middle School
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Served as Social Studies Department Head (12 member dept.)
- Participated on the School Improvement Team
- Led a school organization focus group for national accreditation
- Led professional development to teachers based on school academic plan
- Planned and delivered in-service training to educational assistants
ELL Teacher
Poudre School District & Mapleton Public Schools
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Planned and facilitated school/district staff development on ELL strategies
- Served on district ELL Leadership Teams
- Served as Department Head
- Served on school leadership team
- Served on student support/intervention team
Mentor for Teacher Candidates
Regis University: CLD Endorsement Program
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Led support seminars for teacher candidates
- Conducted classroom observations and provided feedback
- Assisted with preparation and evaluation of Culminating Program Review
Education
Educational Leadership: Principal Licensure -
Regis University
Denver, CO01-2017
M.A. - Secondary Education/ESL
Adams State College
Alamosa, CO01-2000
B.A. - History Government/Social Studies Education
Adams State College
Alamosa, CO01-1998
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Instructional coaching
- Student engagement
- School improvement
- Learning strategies
- Collaborative planning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Professional Development
Timeline
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
27J Schools: Riverdale Ridge High School
08.2022 - Current
Instructional Guide/ IB Middle Years Program Coordinator
Mapleton Public Schools: Global Leadership Academy
01.2017 - 05.2022
Secondary Interventionist
Mapleton Public Schools: Global Leadership Academy
01.2016 - 01.2017
Social Studies Teacher
Hawaii Dept. of Ed: Kapolei Middle School
01.2009 - 01.2016
Mentor for Teacher Candidates
Regis University: CLD Endorsement Program
01.2003 - 01.2005
ELL Teacher
Poudre School District & Mapleton Public Schools
01.2000 - 01.2009
M.A. - Secondary Education/ESL
Adams State College
B.A. - History Government/Social Studies Education
Adams State College
Educational Leadership: Principal Licensure -
Regis University
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
- University of Virginia: Data Driven Instruction
- LETRS Science of Reading
- International Baccalaureate MYP
- Corwin Visible Learning
- Just Ask PD: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners
- Just Ask PD: Leading the Learning