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Vianey Lemus Martinez

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Dynamic bilingual education leader with proven success in Castleberry ISD, enhancing emergent bilingual student performance through innovative curriculum design and strategic program management. Led district-wide bilingual initiatives, driving sustainable program implementation and measurable student success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

District Emergent Bilingual Specialist

Castleberry ISD
06.2023 - Current
  • Led district action plan to improve student performance in language proficiency state measures, helping elementary campuses excel annual performance goals.
  • Designed and delivered engaging PD aligned with the district strategic plan, supporting bilingual, ESL, and non-certified educators.
  • Developed key program resources, including the Dual Language Implementation Guide and ELD Scope & Sequence, to enhance district dual language program.
  • Analyzed data to drive strategy, informing initiatives that support emergent bilinguals across elementary and secondary campuses.
  • Provided expertise in biliteracy and early literacy, adapting curriculum to strengthen cross-linguistic connections.
  • Managed district-wide projects, including the Hispanic Heritage Events, Spanish Spelling Bee, and campus family nights.

Dual Language Instructional Coach

Castleberry ISD
07.2021 - 06.2023
  • Coached teachers in dual language instruction and district initiatives, improving emergent bilingual student performance.
  • Partnered with leaders to drive student achievement through coaching, PLC facilitation, professional development, and progress monitoring.
  • Designed and delivered professional development to enhance bilingual instruction.
  • Conducted walkthroughs, assessing curriculum and pedagogy to provide actionable feedback to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
  • Supported teachers and leaders in adopting high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and ed-tech integration, ensuring curriculum alignment and student success.

Dual Language Elementary Teacher

Fort Worth ISD
08.2016 - 06.2021
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Led students to an average growth of +180 Lexile points in English by implementing reading interventions and incorporating differentiate context through Achieve 3000, an online literacy program.
  • Led students to achieve 79% passing rate of 4th grade writing standards as measured by the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). An increase of 38% passing rate from previous years.

Education

Master of Arts - Bilingual Education

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
05-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05-2016

Skills

  • Bilingual fluency in Spanish
  • Curriculum design
  • Training design and facilitation
  • Educational leadership
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Program management

Accomplishments

  • Bilingual Education and Core Subjects (EC-6) Texas Educator Certified
  • "Mentor Program Allotment (MPA) Grant,": awarded by Texas Education Agency, January 2025.
  • "Authentic Cross-Linguistic Connections Through Grammar Instruction,": presenter at Bilingual/ESL Education Association of the Metroplex (BEAM) Symposium, April 2024

Timeline

District Emergent Bilingual Specialist

Castleberry ISD
06.2023 - Current

Dual Language Instructional Coach

Castleberry ISD
07.2021 - 06.2023

Dual Language Elementary Teacher

Fort Worth ISD
08.2016 - 06.2021

Master of Arts - Bilingual Education

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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