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.