Stacey Martin
Deville,LA
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 29 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th and 6th Grade ELA Teacher
Ball Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication about student progress and academic achievements.
- Assisted in school-wide literacy initiatives, promoting a culture of reading throughout the entire campus community.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Elementary & Special Education Teacher
Cherokee Elementary
01.2007 - 05.2023
- Taught a 3rd grade elementary classroom of 15 students who were performing below grade level in 2007
- Taught Special Education Combo Class (3rd/5th) 2008-2016
- Taught 4th Grade ELA / S.St
- (2016-2023)
- Conducted & organized meetings as SBLC Chairperson
- Taught engaging lessons involving room transformations to enhance the learning experience
- Planned, implemented, and taught lessons according to the curriculum
- Scored highly effective based on Student Learning Targets from LEAP 2025 scores.
Special Education Teacher
N.S.U. Elementary Lab. School
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Taught Special Education students for grades K-5 while working on my Master's
- Served on the Student Assistance Team to discuss and assess the needs of students brought before the committee
- Held the position of of Lead Contact teacher to disseminate information from central office to other special education teachers
- Kept updated records on special education students, planned I.E.P
- Meetings, communicated with parents about student progress, and documented student performance
- Met regularly with therapists such as O.T., P.T., and Speech services to discuss the needs of special education students
- Led the school's Quiz Bowl Team for 2 years during which the team placed 3rd in 2006 and 1st in 2007 at the Natchitoches Parish Quiz Bowl Tournament.
Elementary & Special Education Teacher
Verda Elementary
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Taught Special Education/Resource (grades 3rd-6th) for 4 ½ years then switched to teaching a 5th regular self-contained classroom for a year and a half
- Maintained professional growth plans on a yearly basis to enhance job performance in areas of parental contact, school-wide enhancement programs, professional development activities, and developing well-planned lesson plans with hands-on activities
- Designated the school's Beta Sponsor to lead a group of honor students in academic and community activities
- Implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of individuals according to each child's I.E.P.
Special Education Teacher
Horseshoe Drive Elementary
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Taught Mild/Moderate Special Education Class for grades 3rd-5th
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated each child's I.E.P
- According to learning styles and abilities
- Served as SBLC Chairperson to discuss academic learning concerns, behavioral issues, and educational program placement
- Served as 504/Dyslexia Coordinator screening children for characteristics of dyslexia and other mild disabilities
- Organized and lead meetings with administrators/parents to discuss and update educational plans according to Bulletin 1508
- IOWA/LEAP Test Coordinator's Assistant- organized and distributed confidential testing materials.
Education
BACHELOR OF Elementary Education -
Northwestern State University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Northwestern State University
01.2007
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Plan Design
- Parent Communication
- Varied Teaching Strategies
- Setting Goals
- Record Keeping
Certification
TEACHING LICENSE, Louisiana, Current
Professional Development
- Get Your Teach On! 2019 Conference
- The Ron Clark Academy (2018)
References
- Christy Roberts, Principal, Ball Elementary, 318-452-9033, christy.roberts@rpsb.us
- Lauren Lloyd, Assistant Principal, Ball Elementary, 318-201-8965. lauren.lloyd@rpsb.us
- Kimberly Lord, Principal, Cherokee Elementary, 318-305-0589, kim.lord@rpsb.us
- Brittany Lawrence, Assistant Principal, Cherokee Elementary, 318-880-3602, brittany.lawrence@rpsb.us
- Bonnie Lord, Retired Principal, Cherokee Elementary, 318-308-1510
- Donya Crawford, Retired Teacher, Cherokee Elementary, 318-542-3701
Timeline
5th and 6th Grade ELA Teacher
Ball Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Elementary & Special Education Teacher
Cherokee Elementary
01.2007 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
N.S.U. Elementary Lab. School
01.2005 - 01.2007
Elementary & Special Education Teacher
Verda Elementary
01.1999 - 01.2005
Special Education Teacher
Horseshoe Drive Elementary
01.1995 - 01.1999
BACHELOR OF Elementary Education -
Northwestern State University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Northwestern State University
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