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Tameka Martin, MAT

Manassas, VA 571-437-0950 tameka0188@gmail.com

Talented and Enthusiastic Educator


Highly engaged educator with Masters degree in teaching and true passion for improving young peoples lives through
education. Adapt to various working environments and demonstrate expertise in reaching common ground with difficult
students and parents. Display excellent leadership and problem solving skills while working with students, administrators,
community resources, and/or parents. Familiar with classroom technology, including Google Apps for Education,
SMARTBoard and computer tablets.

Key Skills and Abilities


Secondary Education Curriculum Development Standards Based Instruction
English Language Arts Instruction Classroom Technology Standards Based Assessment
Academic Support & Tutoring Connecting w/Students & Parents Excellent Computer Skills

Licenses & Certification


English (Grades 8-12) Teaching Credential, State of Massachusetts and State of Virginia
Certified Trainer, Learning Focused Schools
Critical Incident Stress Management Certification, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
First Aid, CPR, and AED Certifications, American Red Cross

Education & Training


Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction focusing on Instructional Design and Technology In Progress
Master in the Art of Teaching in Secondary English Education (With Honors), Tufts University 2012
Bachelor of Arts in English Arts (Magna Cum Laude), Hampton University 2011

Qualifications
Curriculum Coordinator / Instruction Coordinator
Provide strong leadership in developing and implementing curriculum for age appropriate instruction. Increase teacher
performance and student success by establishing partnerships with teachers, parents, and community resources. Lead
teachers, instructional aides, and administrators through interesting, informative, and effective training sessions. Observe
and participate in staff evaluations to provide feedback to instructors and aides. Work with colleagues to integrate
curriculum into other programs as requested.

Classroom Teacher / Tutor


Teach English Language Arts to students using an engaging personality and instructional aids such as multimedia and
classroom technology (Google Apps and SMARTBoard) to inform and entertain students while fostering a lifelong desire
to learn. Demonstrate mastery of administrative tasks such as online attendance and grading, while preparing creative
lesson plans on a weekly basis. Create suitable lessons/projects to meet standards and reinforce the practical aspects of
Tameka Martin, MAT

instruction. Consult and intervene with students/parents as student outcomes warrant or upon request. Confer with
administrators to receive direction or adjust methods as needed.

Work History
Osbourn High School, Manassas, VA English Teacher 2012-2016
Teach 9th grade English, including honors and inclusion; co-taught multiple sections of inclusion English 9-10
Provide feedback to Special Education Teachers for student IEPs in compliance with state/federal regulations
Volunteered as part of pilot program to introduce computer tablets to students to enhance the learning experience
Increased students writing scores according to Education Northwest 6+1 Traits rubric
Selected as and deliver professional development instruction as Learning Focused trainer for entire English department
Meet with Collaborative Learning team on a weekly basis to discuss student progress and create/share lesson plans

OHS Saturday Learning Seminar, Manassas, VA English Tutor 2013-2015


Study Sparkz, Vienna, VA English and Math Tutor 2014-2015
Work with students to raise their grades in English and Math by supplementing classroom instruction
Create individual tutoring plans covering each students unique needs; assess progress and adjust tactics as needed
Lead review sessions covering difficult concepts to help students fully understand and master material
Help students prepare for English SOL and SAT tests

Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA Substitute Teacher 2010-2012


Provide instruction, manage classroom environment, and promote learning consistent with absent teachers lessons
Minimize disruption by maintaining the established routines of the school and classroom to which assigned

Newport News Family YMCA, Newport News, VA School Age Counselor 2010-2011
Planned, coordinated, and implemented recreational, educational, and cultural activities to enrich youth participants
Built and maintained positive relationships and open lines of communication with children and their parents
Observed and enforced all organizational policies relating to child safety; recommended updates as warranted

Internships
Fenway High School, Boston, MA Teaching Intern 2011-2012
Observed and assisted cooperating teacher with four sections of 9th and 10th grade Foundations of Literacy course
Held meetings with, assisted in editing papers of, and guided senior students through senior portfolio project
Mentored students in afterschool Sister-Sister club; volunteered as assistant softball coach

Institute for Recruitment of Teachers, Andover, MA Intern 2010


Created lesson plans and facilitated discussions focused on critical pedagogy
Developed teaching philosophies through collaboration and exploration of theoretical concepts

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