1. PROFESSIONAL RESUME
Amanda Martinez, M. Ed.

2. Interests and Summary of Qualifications
Professional objective: Administrative Position-Elementary School level
Curriculum Development
Rigorous, Data-Driven Instruction
Collaborative Learning
Professional Development
Community Engagement

3. Education University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas August 2015
Master of Education, Educational Leadership (GPA 4.0 / 4.0)
Texas Principal Certification (Grades EC-12)
University of Texas-Brownsville, Brownsville, Texas
May 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies
(GPA 3.74 / 4.0), Magna Cum Laude
Texas Classroom Teacher Certification (Bilingual Grades EC-4)

4. Administrative Experience
Instructional Officer
August 2016-Present
Lopez-Riggins Elementary, Los Fresnos C.I.S.D.

5. Administrative Internship
August 2014-May 2015
Pullam Elementary, Brownsville Independent School District
577 students, 44 certificated staff, 17 non-certificated staff
Assisted with creation and implementation of Campus Improvement Plan
Presented information to parents regarding expectations, curriculum, and assessment
Conducted data analysis and assist with designing professional development for instructional improvement
Designed technology training for teachers to use Pearson Realize and Think Central websites to facilitate core subject and technology instruction

6. Classroom Teaching Experience
Teacher, Grades 2, Kindergarten, and Pre-Kindergarten
2009-Present
Pullam Elementary, Brownsville, Texas
Develop and maintain a student-centered learning environment, including utilizing manipulatives in mathematics to engage students in problem-solving
Apply Sheltered Instructional Observation Protocol model and strategies for bilingual learners
Analyze student performance data on assessments to differentiate instruction to meet students’ needs
Collaborate with teacher team and literacy specialist to plan and implement lessons to develop metacognitive strategies
Develop and design with teacher team and dean of instruction rigorous reading assessments for each story in the reading adoption

7. Classroom Teaching Experience
Teacher, Grade 4
Benavides Elementary, Brownsville, Texas
Planned and organized materials for instructional lessons; extensive use of novels
Communicated and collaborated with parents to design home/school plans to enhance student achievement
Analyzed student performance data on campus and district reading, math, and writing benchmarks to improve instruction
Applied effective writing pedagogy practices learned in Sabal Palms Workshops

8. Technology Applications and Software Microsoft Office Suite
Etazo by Tango Software
Website design
Interactive White Board
Etazo is a helpful software program that assists with providing data on student performance on assessments.
I can create websites that facilitate communication between school and home.

9. Committee Responsibilities and Leadership
Texas Literacy Initiative Campus-Based Leadership Team
Implement a comprehensive literacy plan
Provide professional development on each of the six components of the Texas State Literacy Plan
Assist with establishing short- and long-term local literacy goals
Assist with measuring progress toward goals

10. Other Committee Responsibilities and Leadership
Contributing Curriculum Alignment Teacher (Kindergarten)
Site-Based Decision Making Committee
2nd grade and Kindergarten Mathematics Point of Contact
Attended trainings every six weeks to develop a deeper understanding of the new mathematics TEKS to address the increased rigor
Provided turn-around training to teacher team, including technological component of Pearson mathematics
Grade Level Lead Teacher
Mentor Teacher to University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley student teacher
Technology Support Teacher/Campus Webmaster
U.I.L. Number Sense Coach
Cheerleading Coach

11. Professional Service Conferences Attended: Affiliations:
Brownsville Independent School District Technology Conference, 2016
Presenter, GoNoodle for Brain Breaks, Fun, and Learning
Texas Literacy Initiative: Explicit Instruction for Diverse Learners, 2014
Texas Literacy Initiative: Summer Institute, 2012
Affiliations:
National Educators Association
Association of Brownsville Educators

12. Presentations Conducted
GoNoodle for Brain Breaks, Fun, and Learning, June 2016
Presented five mini-sessions to district teachers (grades Pre-Kinder to 8)
Shared and showcased educational technology for participants to obtain G/T and Technology professional development credit
Using Pearson Realize and Think Central to Facilitate Core Subject and Technology Instruction, January 2016
Presented to campus certified staff
Demonstrated how to utilize web resources in core subject areas
June 7, 2016
Session participants commented:
“I really enjoyed your presentation, and I know I will use this next school year.” –Pre-Kinder teacher
“I really enjoyed your lively presentation; thanks for sharing!” –Elementary counselor

13. Community Service Vice-President/Coach 2006-Present
Little Miss Kickball International, Inc., Brownsville, Texas
Teach fundamental kickball skills such as kicking, base-running, throwing, and catching to girls ages 4-18
Assist teams with scorekeeping duties
Assist the league in organizing board meetings, fundraising activities, registration drives, and youth camps