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Deborah Martínez

@deborahmartnez

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Dedicated bilingual teacher committed to culturally relevant education.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values diversity and promotes innovative teaching methods, fostering student growth.

I am a passionate educator with a strong belief in creating a culturally relevant and equitable classroom environment. Currently, I serve as a 4th-grade Dual Language Teacher at Judson ISD, where I develop engaging lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of my bilingual students. My approach emphasizes the importance of incorporating various languages and traditions into the learning process, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that promotes student engagement and success.

Throughout my teaching career, I have consistently focused on adapting instructional materials and methods to meet the varying abilities and interests of my students. My experience includes developing lesson plans for bilingual education across multiple subjects, implementing effective behavior management systems, and tracking student progress through data analysis. I am proud to have received recognition for my efforts, including being a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and graduating Summa Cum Laude.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Dual Language 4th Grade Teacher

Current

Judson ISD, Coronado Village Elementary

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years)

Developed lesson plans for 4th grade bilingual in RLA and Social studies. Promoted a culturally relevant learning environment and established a rewarding system to manage behavior, resulting in decreased misbehavior.

Lesson planning Cultural Sensitivity Classroom Management Data Analysis Tutoring

Bilingual/Collab 5th Grade Bilingual Teacher

NISD, Carlos Coon Elm.

Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Developed lesson plans for 5th grade bilingual in all subjects and promoted a culturally relevant learning environment. Established a rewarding system to manage behavior, resulting in decreased misbehavior.

Lesson planning Bilingual Education Classroom Management Data Tracking

Clinical Teaching

SAISD, Irving Dual Language Academy

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Assisted in developing lesson plans for K & 3rd grade Dual Language in all subjects. Promoted culturally relevant literature in the classroom and observed classroom management techniques.

Lesson planning Cultural Relevance Classroom Observations Data Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UTSA

Interdisciplinary Studies, Education and Human Development

Grade: 3.9 GPA

Activities and societies: BESO member, BESO Treasurer- Fall 2019

Studied Interdisciplinary Studies with a Bilingual concentration. Gained knowledge in education and human development. Participated as a BESO member and served as BESO Treasurer in Fall 2019.