Samantha Martinez
Elementary Teacher
sam.n.martinez.94@gmail.com
SUMMARY
The key to creating a love of learning in
students is to first build positive and
trusting relationships. This happens when
I take the time to learn about each of my
students and their diverse backgrounds. It
is equally important to create a consistent
and positive classroom environment. I
strive for this to be the norm in my
classroom. My students know that I care
about each of them, which in turn leads to
deeper learning experiences and more
engaged students.
KEY SKILLS
 Demonstrate patience with
students
 Strong desire to help students
succeed
 On the spot decision making
 Highly organized and efficient
 Ability to work independently and
with a team
 Flexible in schedule changes
 Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
CERTIFICATIONS
 Nearly complete with ESL
Endorsement
AWARDS
 2018-2019 Urban Institute for
Teacher Education Scholarship
(801) 664-8527
EXPERIENCE
Teaching Candidate / Granger Elementary
August 2018- December 2018
 Use Common Core State Standards to develop
lesson plans and assessments
 Collect and review data to drive instruction
 Actively participate in PLC’s
 Use various techniques and strategies in lessons and
procedures
Paraeducator / Elk Run Elementary
September 2015- January 2018
 Responsible for assisting teachers across various
grade levels with small group or individual lessons to
meet the needs of diverse learners
 Administer DIBELS testing
Recent Volunteer Work
 Gerald Wright Elementary: 2018
Tutor for Next Steps reading
 Thomas Jefferson Junior High: 2018
Tutor for Higher Steps reading
 Neighborhood House: 2017
Assisted in classroom and worked on various
projects with students
EDUCATION
University of Utah
August 2016- December 2018
 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
 Dean’s Honor List Fall 2017, Spring & Summer 2018
Salt Lake Community College
August 2013- July 2016
 Associate of Science in Education
 Associate of Science in General Studies