Resume
SILVIA R. MARTINEZ Click here for Print copy
OBJECTIVE: Career-oriented professional seeking a position of responsibility as teacher in a primary elementary classroom.
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Education: Instructional Media, December 2012 Wilkes University, Pennsylvania
California Multi-subject Teaching Credential with CLAD Emphasis, Spring 2002 Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA.
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, December 2000 Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA. Dean’s List.
Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education, August 1990 Canada College, Redwood City, CA. Received High Honors.
Early Childhood Education Certificate (24 units), August 1990 Canada College, Redwood City, CA. Received High Honors.
SEMINARS:
ISTE Conference, Atlanta, Georgia 2014
ISTE Conference, San Antonio, Texas 2013
CUE Conference. Palm Springs, CA Spring 2013
Forestry Institute for Teachers, June 2011
ASCD National Conference, San Francisco, 2010
National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) Conference 2009-2010
California Kindergarten Conference, San Francisco. January 1993-2009.
The Watershed Project, Kids In Gardens Workshop, 2005.
Bay Area Writing Project. Write From The Beginning, Grades K-2, UC Berkeley Extension, 2004.
SMCOE/CTAP Early Reading/Language Arts K-3 Worshop, 2002.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. November 2000.
Institute for Educational Development. Phonics and Phonemic Awareness: Practical Strategies. Sunnyvale, CA. May 1999.
Bureau of Jewish Education Annual In-Service Day. 1995-2001.
Golden Hills Association for the Education of Young Children Conference. 1994, 1998.
Tri-City California Conference, October 1994.
EXAMS:
MSAT (Multiple Subjects Assessment for Teachers) September 2000. Passed with score 318.
CBEST February 1999. Passed with score 138.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Aug. 2005 to present
PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Ormondale Elementary, Portola Valley, California
Certificated Teacher, Technology Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA), & Consultant TOSA
Responsible for teaching grade level California State Standards to 20 students in a Kindergarten or First Grade self-contained classroom. Provided K-8 Technology integration support to all staff. Consulting Teacher support (also known as Mentor Teacher) for all probationary teachers
Aug. 2001 to June 2005
SAN BRUNO PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT, Crestmoor Elementary, San Bruno, California
Certificated Teacher
Responsible for teaching grade level California State Standards to 20 students in a K-1 combination class.
Sept. 1995 to Aug. 2001
PENINSULA TEMPLE SHOLOM PRESCHOOL, Burlingame, California
Pre-kindergarten Head and Mentor Teacher
Plan and implement daily curriculum for 14-17 pre-kindergarten children. Maintain on-going verbal and written communication with parents, other pre-kindergarten teachers and director. Serve as mentor to new teachers.
High Holy Days Children’s Program Co-Director
Responsible for set-up, staff recruitment, age-appropriate curriculum, and implementation of a two-day child’s program for 150 children ranging in age from 2 years old to 4th grade.
July 1991 to Aug. 1995
HOOVER CHILDREN’S CENTER, San Bruno, California
Pre-kindergarten Teacher
Plan and implement weekly units for 12-14 pre-kindergarten children. Maintain ongoing written and verbal communication with parents including formal parent/teacher conferences. Observe and record individual children’s behavior. Evaluate cognitive, social, and physical needs of children.