Salvatore Martino
Somerset,NJ
Summary
Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Yellow Breeches Educational Center
Harrisburg, PA
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Palyul Ohio Tibetan Buddhist Temple
Bylakuppe, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Created daily lessons for online Zoom lessons
- Taught monks grammar, recitation, how to speak with clear articulation, vocabulary, idioms, and practical expressions
- Worked with the monks on translations of Buddhist texts
- Taught several different levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced
Teacher
Susquehanna Waldorf School
Marietta, PA
06.1992 - 10.2021
- Taught full curriculum from grades 1-8 including math, language arts, history, science, art, music, physical education, life skills.
- Responsible for developing curriculum (within certain guidelines) for all of my classes.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Practiced looping; took a class in 1st grade and continued to be their primary teacher through 8th grade.
- Met with parents frequently for conferences, assessments, curriculum presentations.
- Mentored and trained teachers at the school.
- Co-administered school
- Served on Board of Trustees, and was Head of School for a significant time
Education
Master of Arts - Comparative Contemplative Religion
Naropa University
Boulder, CO05-1991
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY05-1987
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Parental Participation
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Effective Listening
- Motivating Students
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Cognitive and Behavioral Development
- Student Evaluations
- Faculty Collaboration
- Elementary Education
- Parent and Teacher Conferences
Affiliations
- Have played drums for 50 years
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing
- Curious and Avid reader
- Dedicated meditator/spiritual researcher
- Gardening
- Writing
Certification
- PA License to teach in private schools
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Yellow Breeches Educational Center
12.2022 - 11.2023
English as a Second Language Teacher
Palyul Ohio Tibetan Buddhist Temple
01.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher
Susquehanna Waldorf School
06.1992 - 10.2021
Master of Arts - Comparative Contemplative Religion
Naropa University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Rochester
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