Sarah Martinez
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Friendly and energetic Pre-Kindergarten Teacher with three years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Clifton Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Prepared and implemented unique and personally-developed lessons to a Pre-K General Education classroom using The Creative Curriculum for Preschool and High Scope Curriculum.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Substitute Teacher
Early Childhood Development Center
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05-2021
Skills
- Lesson & Curriculum Planning
- Special Needs Support
- Lesson & Curriculum Planning
- Child development expertise
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- P-3 New Jersey Teaching Certification
- K-6 New Jersey Teaching Certification
Timeline
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Clifton Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Early Childhood Development Center
09.2021 - 06.2022
- P-3 New Jersey Teaching Certification
- K-6 New Jersey Teaching Certification
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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