Marta

Arciniega
E-Mail: marta.arciniega@gmail.com
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/marciniega

Profile
Leadership Analysis Creativity Communication Presentation Execution
Effective communicator, presenter, and project leader with strong planning, analysis, and
implementation skills. Able to collect and analyze information, digest facts/figures and quickly grasp
complex issues. Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills and promptly identifies the root of
problem and develops an effective plan of resolution.
Certification Summary

Instructional Leadership and Development Certification (ILD)

Clinical Supervision Certification (PDAS)
Pursuing Principal Certification upon completion of 2014-2015 Administrative Internship
Bilingual Teacher certification for 4-8
Bilingual Teacher certification for EC-4
Houston ISD 30 Hour GT certification
Mickelson ExxonMobil Teacher Coordinator
2005 Houston ISD ACP Cycle 24 graduate
Baylor College of Medicine Leadership Elementary Science Lead Teacher

Educational Leader Achievements

Extensive knowledge and training for Professional Learning Communities

Comprehensive understanding Special Education processes and procedures, including RTI,
Section 504, and ARD meetings
Experience as the Campus Testing Coordinator for state and national tests
FBISDs Critical Friends Group
2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 ASPIRE Top Ten Percent of Houston ISD Teachers Recognition
Award
Delta Science FOSS Kit Teacher Trainer for various districts in the state of Texas
Project E3: Expanding Energy Education Trainer
National Science Teachers Assoc. Conference Presenter (2006)
2006 - 2010 As a Science Vertical Team Campus Co-Leader, assisted in helping campus
teachers implement HISD Science curriculum by presenting and training teachers on various
Science resources including: K-5 FOSS Kit Modules ~ STC Kits ~ AIMS for Science and
Math ~ Implementation of Science Concept Journals and Word of the Day Calendars ~
Edusmart Software for Science ~ Technology Integration for Science
2009 & 2010 Houston ISD ACP Master Teacher Intern Host
2006 - 2010 Grade Level Chair Shearn Elementary
2008 - 2010 Shared Decision-Making Committee (SDMC) Shearn Elementary
2004 - 2006 Science Campus Lead Teacher
2005 Houston ISD ACP Intern of the Year Nominee

Experience & Achievements

Math Specialist & Campus Compliance Coordinator
Fort Bend Independent School District

Planning & Execution:

o Coordinated administrations of District Assessments, STAAR, TELPAS, & NAEP
o Assisted teachers with completion and implementation of all RtI paperwork
o Served as 504 Coordinator and IEP meeting Coordinator/Facilitator
o In collaboration with the administration, assisted teachers with implementing all IEPs
o Modeled teaching techniques for teachers in the classroom in various ways, emphasizing
proven, researched instructional strategies
o Assisted in the orientation of new mathematics teachers in the school.
o Assisted in the preview and selection of instructional materials; assisted in preparing
requisitions for instructional materials
o Assisted teachers in using the online curriculum regularly in their planning.
o Assisted teachers in locating appropriate curriculum and materials for classrooms.
o Attended meetings with vendors to become familiarized with a variety of instructional
materials.
o Provided assistance to the classroom teacher in planning effective instruction for
students.
Strategy & Analysis:
o Assisted in the development and implementation of the staff development program in the
designated content and/or grade level.
o Monitored Math teachers implementation of the districts curriculum objectives and
assessments in the identified content and/or grade.
o Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and advised teachers on
how to proceed with the Response to Intervention process as required.
o In response to formative & summative data analysis, collaborated with teachers to ensure
curriculum and instruction alignment across priority areas of both strengths and
weaknesses.
Leadership:
o Served as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team, which develops instructional
program goals and objectives in collaboration with appropriate campus administrators.
o Served as a liaison between Instructional Leadership Team and classroom teachers
o Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and
conduct.

Instructor & Educational Leader- Multicultural Campuses

Fort Bend Independent School District and Houston Independent School District

2012 - present

2003 - present

Planning & Execution:

o Create and implement high-impact program of study to ensure delivery of defined
curriculum that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
o Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in accord
with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to
communicate these objectives to the students.
o Ensured all 504/Special Education students received all accommodations/modifications
as prescribed by IEPs
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o Obtained extensive knowledge of the Special Education process with an inclusion model
of all qualified students
Strategy & Analysis:
o Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress
reports as required.
o Detect possible learning disabilities of students and seek the assistance of district
specialists as required.
o Strengths in data disaggregation and utilization have aided team and campus to reach
great student achievement and growth goals.
o Collaborate with other Instructors and Educational Leaders to ensure curriculum and
instruction alignment across priority areas.
Communication:
o Scheduled IEP, RtI, and Section 504 meetings for elementary campus
o Design and produce monthly newsletter; initiate regular formal and informal
communication with students families.
o Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and
community members.
Project Management:
o Identify and partner with subject matter experts to develop training content manage the
content development and processes.
o Work with Teacher Development Specialists to develop and to implement modules on
Elementary Science Education for teachers.
o Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and,
cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
Leadership:
o As a peer elected member of the Site-Based Decision Making Committee, develop
instructional program goals and objectives in collaboration with appropriate campus
administrators.
o Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and
conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the
classroom in a fair and just manner.
o Gain full support and cooperation of parents, achieving 100% participation in open and
conference evenings.
Teamwork:
o Dedicated to helping students achieve personal and academic success by using proven
best practices for teaching and learning.
o As appointed grade level chair and department chair, research and provide teachers with
appropriate enrichment materials and equipment.

Data Sales Facilitator/ Manager Global Division

AT&T

1997-1999 & 2000-2002

Positioning:
o Positioned with the customer's Telecom Manager for day-to-day support, allowing sales
executive to effectively use selling time.
o Directed all post sale activities to appropriate Customer Care partner, thus ensuring
timely correction of any potential problems.
Data Gathering/Analysis:
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o Used targeted questioning techniques to uncover customer support needs and concerns.
This included contacting the customer directly and third party interactions, resulting in
correct and on time installation of services as well as any interfacing equipment.
o Compiled, prioritized and analyzed data in support of data sales, engaging appropriate
sales team resources for complex projects, thus effectively utilizing additional account
team support and shortening response time.
Pricing for Simple & Complex designs/Proposal development
o Utilized AT&T design and pricing tools to help develop solutions to business problems
for both complex designs and day-to-day support.
o Effectively used closing techniques to gain customer agreement to the service delivery
areas of the proposal and sets customer expectations.
o Assisted sales teams in the preparation of pre-sales Contract forms
o Facilitated increase in E-Tools utilization by acting as an E-Tool Point of Contact.
Appropriate activities include customer presentations, demonstrations, customer E-Tools
registration and customer training.
General
o Worked with sales management to develop global sales, technical, and leadership
effectiveness through shared learning, sales meetings, and attendance at formal training
courses to achieve competencies.
o Developed business relationships with accounts- 75% of clients are multi-national
companies.
o Other roles included: Data Sales Executive vacation coverage, Managed Network
Services Support and billing resolution

Education
Masters of Education

2010

University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas

Cumulative GPA: 3.9
Coursework emphasis on Educational Leadership, Bilingual Education and Curriculum & Instruction
International Business Certification

2003

ITESM, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Bachelor of Science Kinesiology

1997

University of Houston, Houston TX, USA

Skills
o Bilingual: English and Spanish
o An experienced team leader with the ability to initiate/manage cross-functional teams and
multi-disciplinary projects.
o Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.
o Planning and organizing.
o Excellence Personal Communication skills.
o Influencing, leading, negotiating and delegating abilities.
o Conflict resolution.
o Adaptability.
o Computer Skills include: Windows and Mac OS, MS Office, MS Power Point, MS Excel
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