Terry Martino
Friendswood,Texas
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Lamar Elementary School
08.2014 - Current
- Taught various grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade & Second Grade
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance and sharing best practices to improve overall teaching quality within the school community.
Elementary Teacher - Pre-K
Seventh Ward Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Elementary Teacher - Fourth Grade
LeBlanc Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Taught Social Studies and English Language Arts.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and served on the Accelerated Reading Committee and Yearbook committees.
Elementary Teacher - Fifth Grade
Herod Elementary
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Taught Reading and Science
- Enhanced critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities into the curriculum.
- Organized extracurricular activities (Dance Jamboree) and field trips that promoted social-emotional learning alongside academic growth.
- Served on the Accelerated Reading Committee.
Elementary Teacher - Pre-K
Beaumont Independent School District
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Summer School Enrichment Program for Pre-Kindergarten sponsored by Lamar University for B.I.S.D. area families.
- Team teaching with three other selected teachers from B.I.S.D
- Convert a classroom into a farm for dramatic play.
- Responsible for one station per day (cooking experience, language arts, math, and art).
Elementary Teacher
Beaumont Independent School District
08.1994 - 05.2009
- Taught grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th (self contained), 6th (Social Studies), and Physical Education (grades K thru 5).
- Serve on C.E.I.C. (Campus Educational Improvement Committee)
- Mentor of TXBess (Texas Beginning Educator Support System) Grant
- Co-operating teacher for Lamar University for student teachers and intern students.
- Presenter and facilitator for numerous in district in-services.
- Speer-headed numerous fundraisers at various schools.
- Inter-District Basketball and Track Coach
- Sponsored Fall Carnival with 5th grade P.E. classes.
- Served as “Fourth in line” for discipline problems.
Elementary Teacher - Second Grade
Port Arthur Independent District
05.1991 - 05.1994
- Taught second grade and responsible for TAKS testing.
- Taught a split for second and fourth grade. The 4th grade teacher was out so I was asked to teach half the day in second grade and the other half in fourth grade to prepare those kids for the TAKS test.
- Cheerleading sponsor at Stephen F. Austin Middle School.
- Presenter for summer workshop for teacher.
- Sponsored Student Council activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas05.1991
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Guided Reading
- Literature Circle
- Writer's Workshop
- Individualized Education Plans
- Technology Integration
- Student Motivation
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Field Trip Coordination
- Student needs assessment
- Promethean Board – Active Inspire
Certification
- Provisional Educator Certification - Reading (Grades 1-8)
- Provisional Educator Certification - Early Childhood
Teaching Proficiency
- Assessment Tools
- Guided Reading
- Literature Circle
- Writer's Workshop
- Individualized Education Plans
- Technology Integration
- Student Motivation
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Promethean Board – Active Inspire
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Lamar Elementary School
08.2014 - Current
Elementary Teacher - Pre-K
Seventh Ward Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2014
Elementary Teacher - Fourth Grade
LeBlanc Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2013
Elementary Teacher - Fifth Grade
Herod Elementary
08.2009 - 05.2011
Elementary Teacher - Pre-K
Beaumont Independent School District
08.2007 - 05.2009
Elementary Teacher
Beaumont Independent School District
08.1994 - 05.2009
Elementary Teacher - Second Grade
Port Arthur Independent District
05.1991 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lamar University
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