Rocio Martinez
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Strategic educational leader and talent development professional with over 10 years of progressive leadership experience in public education. MBA-prepared in Human Resources and Accounting, with expertise designing professional learning systems, employee engagement initiatives, and workforce development programs. Proven success leading federally funded programs, coaching educators, managing adult learning systems, and building inclusive organizational culture aligned to district strategic goals. Recognized for strengthening retention, onboarding systems, leadership development, and continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making and collaborative leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th/8th Grade Global Academy Teacher
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
Glendale , AZ
07.2025 - Current
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans that effectively integrate curriculum standards and foster student engagement.
- Implemented strategies to promote a positive classroom culture, fostering collaboration and participation among students.
- Analyzed student performance data and delivered customized feedback to support academic growth.
- Facilitated professional development for new teachers, focusing on enhancing instructional methods and optimizing classroom environments.
Believe Mentor
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
Glendale, AZ
07.2025 - Current
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Developed and implemented professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices and student engagement.
- Facilitated peer observations, promoting collaborative feedback among educators to improve instructional effectiveness.
- Fostered a supportive environment, encouraging new teachers to share challenges and celebrate successes.
- Coordinated resources and tools for new educators, streamlining access to essential teaching materials.
- Tailored instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring each student had an opportunity to succeed academically.
Instructional Coach & Professional Learning Leader
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
05.2021 - Current
- Design and facilitate professional learning aligned to district strategic priorities and instructional frameworks.
- Lead coaching cycles and mentoring systems that support teacher growth, leadership development, and performance improvement.
- Support onboarding systems for new educators to strengthen retention and employee engagement.
- Analyze workforce and instructional data to identify trends and recommend strategic improvements.
- Partner with site leadership to align adult learning systems with student achievement goals.
Prendergast Elementary School District
07.2014 - Current
Director – 21st Century Afterschool Academy
Desert Horizon Elementary School
07.2014 - 05.2021
- Directed a federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Center program, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and district policies.
- Designed and managed comprehensive workforce systems including recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and professional learning for program staff.
- Developed engagement strategies that strengthened employee morale, accountability, and performance.
- Established operational systems, performance metrics, and reporting structures to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Collaborated with district departments (Educational Services, Operations, and HR) to ensure alignment across enterprise initiatives.
- Oversaw budgeting, record-keeping, compliance documentation, and data tracking systems.
- Fostered positive employer–employee relationships through transparent communication and structured feedback systems.
Summer School Coordinator
Desert Horizon Elementary School
07.2014 - 05.2021
- Led districtwide summer learning systems including staffing, onboarding, training, and compliance monitoring.
- Facilitated professional learning for instructional staff.
- Implemented data tracking and reporting processes to evaluate program outcomes.
- Strengthened cross-department collaboration to support recruitment and retention needs.
Classroom Teacher & Teacher Leader (K–8)
Desert Horizon Elementary School
07.2014 - 05.2021
- Delivered standards-based instruction across multiple grade levels.
- Led collaborative professional learning structures.
- Supported schoolwide culture-building and engagement initiatives.
- Facilitated family and community engagement events.
- Served in leadership roles supporting curriculum development and data analysis.
Education
MBA - Human Resources/Accounting
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Accounting
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2002
Skills
- Employee Experience & Engagement Systems
- Professional Learning Design & Implementation
- Workforce Development & Retention Strategies
- Onboarding & Mentorship Programs
- Leadership Development & Coaching Structures
- Adult Learning Facilitation
- Data Analysis & Performance Metrics
- Compliance & Federal Program Oversight
- Cross-Department Collaboration
- Organizational Culture & Continuous Improvement
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Small group instruction
- Technology integration
- Social-emotional learning training
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
- Project-based learning
- Cooperative learning experience
- Cultural sensitivity
- Data-driven instruction
- Literacy development
- Serving diverse communities
- ESL- english as second language
Certification
- Certified K-2 Education
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
7th/8th Grade Global Academy Teacher
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
07.2025 - Current
Believe Mentor
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
07.2025 - Current
Instructional Coach & Professional Learning Leader
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
05.2021 - Current
Prendergast Elementary School District
07.2014 - Current
Director – 21st Century Afterschool Academy
Desert Horizon Elementary School
07.2014 - 05.2021
Summer School Coordinator
Desert Horizon Elementary School
07.2014 - 05.2021
Classroom Teacher & Teacher Leader (K–8)
Desert Horizon Elementary School
07.2014 - 05.2021
MBA - Human Resources/Accounting
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Accounting
University of Phoenix