Alyssa K.

Martinez

Education
Expected June 2014

December 2012

1222 Holly Hill Drive

Durham NC, 27713
980-241-3467
akayduhon@gmail.com
Duke University
Masters in the Arts of Teaching, Secondary English
Competitive one-year program compromised of two student teaching experiences, five education courses,
and five content-area content courses.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelors of Arts, English and Psychology

Fellowships and Awards

Durham Teaching Fellowship, Durham Fellow, 2013-2014
Commitment to teach in Durham Public Schools for two years.
NC Teaching Fellows Program, NC Teaching Fellow, Class of 2013
Selective teacher recruitment program: additional Education coursework per semester, attendance of
professional development events yearly, and participation of tutoring opportunities seven college semesters.
Student Teaching Experience
Spring 2014

Fall 2013

Related Teaching Experience

Present

Teaching Intern at Northern High School Durham, N.C.

Taught two sections of English I, Honors and Standard levels, and observed one
section of Young Men of Progress English I.
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Developed and implemented daily lesson plans for 9 grade Common Core
curriculum, administered tests and evaluations.
Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting engaged
learning.
Teaching Intern at Durham School of the Arts Durham, NC
Taught two sections of AP Literature and Composition and one section of English
III, Honors and Standard heterogeneous class.
Independently planned daily and unit plans for two preparations and collaborated in
weekly professional learning community with peer teachers.
Participated in faculty and parent conferences and made parent contact.

High School Summer Teacher at Student U, Durham NC

Design and implement course to teach daily for six-weeks to high-risk and firstgeneration college students.
Build literacy and writing skills during the summer and work with high school
advocates to ensure student success during the school year.
Meet weekly with staff to collaborate and build a fluid learning community focusing
on student success and improvement.

2013-Present

Student Athlete Mentor at Duke University, Durham NC

Meet bi-weekly for individual tutoring with student athlete. Help build organization
skills, implement study strategies, and track current academic progress.
Weekly communication with Student Athlete Academic Advisors

2012-2013

6th Grade English Teacher at Student U, Durham NC

Taught two 75 minute English classes of 10 students each daily
Collaborated with peer teachers to design quality lesson plans, following a preset
curriculum
Lead a weekly tutorial session at a local middle school to help students continue their
progress and develop organizational skills.
Make weekly phone calls to guardians to discuss students growth

2009-2012

AVID Tutor at East Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill NC

Completed AVID training to become certified as a tutorial leader
Facilitated weekly tutorial sessions in the classroom and contributed to classroom
management
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Observed students transitions from 9 through 12 grade through the AVID
program

2010-2012

Koinonia Tutor at Koinonia Ministries in Chapel Hill, NC

Tutored 3 Karen students at their home in English and assisted with homework for
1.5 hours weekly
Practiced literacy skills such as reading aloud, vocabulary skills, and phonetics for
English Second Language learners

2010-2011

YMCA Outreach Volunteer at Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA,Chapel Hill

Assisted 5-10 Outreach students with homework at YMCA afterschool
program 3 hours weekly

Memberships & Affiliations

Student Venture, Intern and Small Group Leader, 2009-2012
UNC Relay for Life, Team Captain, 2010-1012
UNC Cornerstone, Member, 2009-2012
Professional References
Dr. Alan Teasley MAT Program Director, Duke University
919.684.4338 alan.teasley@duke.edu
Dr. Kate Allman Program in Education Instructor, Duke University
919.613.5516 kate.allman@duke.edu
Amber Nile Mentor Teacher, Durham School of the Arts
919.672.4420 amber.nile@dpsnc.net
Devin Patterson Mentor Teacher, Northern High School
910.734.2027 devin.patterson@dpsnc.net
Dan Kimberg Student U Executive Director, Student U
919.267.3958 dan.kimberg@studentudurham.org
Dr. Cheryl Horton Teaching Fellows Program Director, UNC Chapel Hill
919.843.3612 chorton@unc.edu