Skyla Martinez
Lockhart,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in student needs support and collaborative learning at Lockhart ISD. Excelled in providing inclusive education and fostering strong relationships, significantly enhancing student academic success. Renowned for reliability and cultural sensitivity, consistently recognized for outstanding contributions to a positive learning environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Foundational Learning Instructional Aide
Lockhart ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Served as a mentor to new instructional aides, offering guidance on effective teaching methods and sharing best practices from personal experience.
- Managed resources effectively, ensuring that instructional materials were readily available when needed by both teachers and students.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students and addressing individual needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies as directed by lead teacher, maintaining a focused learning environment for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance, improving their understanding of course material.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Promoted a culture of inclusivity within the classroom, ensuring all students felt supported and valued during instruction.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Lockhart ISD
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Enhanced classroom management, implementing positive reinforcement techniques to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students, encouraging perseverance in the face of challenging tasks or setbacks.
- Served as a positive role model for students by exhibiting strong work ethic, integrity, and professionalism at all times.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Part Time Substitute
Lockhart ISD
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted struggling students through one-on-one sessions, leading to increased academic success.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2025
Skills
- Student Needs Support
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Learning modality knowledge
- Classroom support
- Inclusive education
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Relationship Building
- Student Supervision
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Conflict Resolution
- Small Group Instruction
- Reliability
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Foundational Learning Instructional Aide
Lockhart ISD
08.2024 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Lockhart ISD
08.2023 - 05.2024
Part Time Substitute
Lockhart ISD
10.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
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