LISA MARTIN

15365 Nancy Southgate, MI 48195 · 734-624-1929

lmmartin2@oakland.edu

Inquisitive educator interested in and culturally responsive pedagogy. Strong background in instruction,
building professional and amiable rapport with diverse students, and classroom management. Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated responsibility, organizational skills, and work ethic.
Outstanding teamwork and leadership skills.

CERTIFICATION
JANUARY 2016
PROFESSIONAL READINESS EXAMINATION

JANUARY 2018
MICHIGAN PROVISIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATE
Elementary K-5 all subjects endorsement

November 2017
AMERICAN RED CROSS - ADULT AND PEDIATRIC FIRST AID/CPR/AED

EDUCATION
APRIL 2018
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, ROCHESTER, MI
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
 Cumulative GPA 3.75

AUGUST 2014
HENRY FORD COLLEGE, DEARBORN, MI
Associates of Arts in Pre- Early Education
 Cumulative GPA 3.64

EXPERIENCE
JANUARY 2015- PRESENT
PESG/EDUSTAFF, WAYNE COUNTY AND OAKLAND COUNTY, MI
K-12 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
 Familiarity with all subjects of instruction required. 

 Ability to establish an evenhanded and ethical atmosphere for all students. 

 Ability to work with lesson plans established by primary teacher. 

  Versatility in methods of instruction and ability to adapt quickly. 

 Ability to adapt to new environments and to the students as individuals. 

 Proficiency in adapting to lesson plan/instruction techniques for students with special needs. 

 Familiarity with theories and practices of education and child development. 

 Ability to properly handle misbehavior. 


SEPTEMBER 2017- APRIL 2018

UPTON ELEMENTARY, ROYAL OAK, MI
STUDENT TEACHER IN KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM

 Created and taught multiple ELA, Math, and Social Studies lessons using a variety of teaching
strategies that included whole group, small group, partner, and individual tasks that aligned with
Common Core Standards
 Differentiated instruction based on student’s needs
 Integrated educational technology into lessons to present content in engaging ways including
PowerPoint presentations, SmartBoard activities, ELMO projections, and videos
 Conducted individualized conferences each week with all students to develop and support their
reading and writing progress
 Collaborated with colleagues during Teacher Labs, staff meetings, and weekly Professional
Development meetings

JANUARY 2018- CURRENT

UPTON ELEMENTARY, ROYAL OAK, MI
KINDERGARTEN READING TUTOR
 Worked with small group and one-on-one with students on Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
activities.
 Facilitated instruction to meet IRIP goals
 Used assessment and assessment data to inform instruction for individual needs
 Effectively implemented research based instructional activities
 Collaborated with classroom teachers and Responsive to Intervention Coordinator on IRIP goals
and instructional strategies

MAY 2016
GRAHAM ELEMENTARY, AUBURN HILLS, MI
ACCELERATED SUMMER COURSE FIRST AND THIRD GRADE FIELD PLACEMENT
 Worked with students in small groups on unit projects such as visual thinking creative
assignments and informational research projects

JANUARY- APRIL 2016

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UNITED OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HAZEL PARK, MI
THIRD GRADE FIELD PLACEMENT
 Facilitated learning of addition and subtraction with small group of students.

SEPTEMBER 2015- MAY 2016

MADISON CENTER-, WYANDOTTE, MI
THE MADISON CENTER IS A CENTERED BASED PROGRAM THAT SERVES STUDENTS WITH SEVERE
MULTIPLE AND COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS FROM 17 LOCAL DISTRICTS WITHIN THE WAYNE
COUNTY AREA. 

 Assisted in feeding and toileting 

 Performed daily exercises with certain students 

 Assisted in medical emergencies 

 Fairness: Ability to establish an evenhanded and ethical atmosphere for all students 

 Ability to work with lesson plans established by primary teacher 

 Versatility in methods of instruction and ability to adapt quickly 

 Ability to adapt to new environments and to the students as individuals. 

 Familiarity with theories and practices of education and child development 


 Ability to properly handle misbehavior 


SEPTEMBER- DECEMBER 2015

STAR INTERNATION ACADEMY, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI
FOURTH GRADE FIELD PLACEMENT
 Facilitated learning of long division using standard algorithms and partial quotients with large
group of students

SEPTEMBER 2014- DECEMBER 2014

GROGAN ELEMENTARY, SOUTHGATE, MI
THIRD GRADE VOLUNTEER
 Assisted students in daily classwork and unfinished work in cooperation with the classroom
teacher 

 Learned best experiences for classroom management and organization

 Led and worked with small groups and individuals for math and reading 

 Started to build relationships with the students in the classroom

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TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

 Microsoft Office
 Inspiration
 Geometer’s Sketchpad
 Moodle
 ELMO
 Desire2Learn
 Dropbox
 Google Drive
 Weebly
 Shutterfly for Teachers
 Class Dojo
 SmartBoard
 Terrapin Logo 

 Blooms
 iMovie
 Discovery Education

AFFILIATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 Attended and participated in 6 IEP/IRIP meetings with staff and parents in building
 Attended SILT (Student Improvement Leadership Team) meetings in building
 Attended and volunteered in school wide Science Night
 Attended Social Studies District Improvement Team meetings at Royal Oak Board Office
 Attended Differentiated Reading at Northwood Elementary
 Attended Cultures of Thinking at Northwood Elementary
 Attended Engaging Struggling Learners at Upton Elementary
 Attended Orton Gillingham at Northwood Elementary
 Attended Culturally Responsive Teaching with Jay Marks at Upton Elementary
 Attended and presented a 2nd grade science lesson at DACTM/MDSTA Fall 2017 Conference
 Active Member of National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
 Active Member of Student Michigan Education Association (SMEA)

REFERENCES
Veronica Gilder, Third Grade Teacher
Grogan Elementary
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 734-246-4642

Janine Loveday, Kindergarten Teacher

Upton Elementary
586-909-1273

Lyndsey Williams
Pre-K teacher/ Family friend
734-250-0762

PHILOSOPHY

My philosophy of education is that all students have the ability to learn. This is based on my belief of
students are partners in the learning process, therefore my teaching would be student centered. My mission as
a teacher is to find the diversity of learning in the classroom and to be able to reach each student in a variety
of ways. As an educator, my goal is to supply each student with the footprint for lifelong learning and
inspiring interest for continuing education. I will use real-world connections and hands-on to aid students in
many future endeavors. I plan to establish a positive, productive learning environment in my classroom
which will allow my students to reach their full academic potential.