Robert Martin
Summary
Enthusiastic student teacher currently pursuing an Elementary Education and Special Education Master Degree and seeking opportunities to leverage my creativity and teaching experience to engage youth in grades K-6. Adept at using positive reinforcement teaching techniques to encourage student behavior and growth. Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every child's learning style and abilities are addressed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Spring Forward
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaboratively work with 3-5 students weekly for 3 hours weekly
- Planned lessons for the allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Identified learning needs and implement fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in [Type] course materials.
- Gained recognition from staff and administration for the strong relationships cultivated with students.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Student Teacher
Hamilton Elementary
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Co-Lesson planned with a grade level team of teachers
- Constructed lesson plans for 4 subjects: Reading, Spelling, Math, and Writing
- Cultivated strong relationships with students and families
- Lead a school outreach event to spread awareness of the importance of Sports on Academics and success.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Worked with classroom teachers to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Teacher
Breakthrough Collaborative
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
- Set and communicate ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
- Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Attended and participated in department staff meetings, brainstorming ideas to alleviate class management issues
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and coursework.
- Headed an elective course on quilting, under a partnership with nonprofit organization Bib & Tucker Sewing Op
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Teacher
James McHenry Elementary/Middle School
Baltimore, MD
2023.08 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
M.D. - Elementary Education And Special Education
American University
Washington, DC05.2026
Bachelor - Elementary Education
Augustana College
Skills
- Student Motivation
- Confidence Building
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Flexible/adaptive
- Reinforce Knowledge
- Tutoring
Painting, Poetry, Singing, Biking
I am a creative spirit and find great peace in free-styling poetry and free-painting pieces that inspire me or that come to mind. Biking is a form of therapy and a form of exercise for me.
Timeline
Teacher
James McHenry Elementary/Middle School
2023.08 - Current
Tutor
Spring Forward
12.2021 - 01.2022
Student Teacher
Hamilton Elementary
08.2021 - 11.2021
Teacher
Breakthrough Collaborative
06.2020 - 06.2021
M.D. - Elementary Education And Special Education
American University
Bachelor - Elementary Education
Augustana College
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