MARTINA GREEN

Address: 2108 Farr Street, Scranton, PA 18504

Cell: 570-687-1075

Email: mggreen20@gmail.com

Profile Statement
I am a focused, hardworking professional who is also a passionate and dedicated teacher with a
natural ability to appreciate and inspire children in the classroom. I am a double-degree graduate (Early
Childhood and Special Education) with a total of 2 years internship experience from the PDS (Professional
Development School) program at East Stroudsburg University. I have effectively taught students with learning
differences and intellectual disabilities. I am a passionate and understanding educator who understands how
to effectively meet the needs of all students and promote a positive learning environment. I have exhibited
excellent communication and collaboration skills throughout my PDS experiences by organizing a school wide
project to promote reading and literacy. As well as being an effective team player, I have demonstrated
abilities in leadership, planning and exceptional organization skills.

Education

B.S. in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K 4th)

B.S. in Special Education (Pre-K 8th)
East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA
GPA: 3.9 / Major GPA: 4.0

Completed December 2016

Completed December 2016

Certifications

PA Early Childhood Education Certificate (Pre-K 4th)

PA Special Education Certificate (Pre-K 8th)

Expected January 2017

Expected January 2017

Teaching Experiences
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services Scranton School District
January 2017- Current
Took on the role and responsibilities of the classroom teacher in a variety of classroom settings.

PDS Student Teacher #1 (Early Childhood Education 4th Grade)

Smithfield Elementary School East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Oct. 2016 to Dec. 2016
Constructed and implemented Unit plans.
Incorporated technology into lessons plans to engage students and foster learning.
Created and implemented lesson plans that were aligned to the PA state standards as well as the schools
curriculum.
Developed and administered an SLO inquiry based project to assess student and teacher growth.
Attended and participated in parent teacher conferences.

PDS Student Teacher #2 (Special Education)

North Pocono Middle School Moscow, PA 18444
Aug. 2016 to Oct. 2016
Assisted in establishing a routine and administering AIMSweb curriculum based measures, which was new to the
Learning Support Classrooms this year.
Progress monitored students academic progress.
Created an interactive bulletin board that corresponded with a math lesson in order to reinforce math concepts.
Constant collaboration with teachers, staff, and parents.
Constructed and implemented lesson plans that were aligned to the PA state standards as well as the schools
curriculum.
Modified and or accommodated instruction based on students specific learning disabilities.

 Used a variety of formative assessments to assess student learning.

Gathered assessment data and used it to differentiate instruction and my teaching strategies.
Substitute Aide
Scranton School District Scranton, PA 18504
Dec. 2014 to June 2016
Promoted and reinforced appropriate behavior
Created safe learning environments and supervised children during play periods, recess and other activities
throughout the school day.
I encouraged and assisted with academic work.
I helped students meet milestones in the area of self-care.
Developed appropriate relationships with parents and teachers.

PDS Apprenticeship #1 & #2 (4th Grade)

Smithfield Elementary School East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Sept. 2015 to May 2016
Designed and implemented a school wide advocacy program to foster reading and literacy.
Constructed a research center to correspond with my long-term, inquiry based science unit.
Established an UBD (Understanding by Design) geography unit.
Created and implemented manipulative based math lessons, in a way to facilitate the students active learning.
Strengthened my ability to manage classroom behaviors and teach in a way to effectively meet the needs of all
the students in my classroom.

PDS Apprenticeship #3
Head Start Scranton, PA 18504
Feb. 2015 to May 2015
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
Maintained daily records of children's individual activities and behaviors in order to conduct a child case study.
I was able to effectively create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum that addressed all learning
styles.
I had many responsibilities, such as, supervising children on field trips to local parks, encouraging the children to be
understanding of others, and incorporating music and art into lesson plans.
Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers and speech therapists.
Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes based on the children's
interests and dramatic play.

Gifted and Talented Program

East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Aug. 2014 to May 2015
Assisted in planning and organizing lessons and activities for the gifted and talented elementary school students.
Created challenging activities and lessons that although were fun and exciting, involved patients and collaboration
with their classmates.

Volunteer Work
Penn State Worthington Nittany Cub Summer Camp: A four-week camp for children ages 6-12.
Special Olympics: East Stroudsburg University
Buddy Walk: East Stroudsburg University

Honors / Memberships
Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta Honor Society
National Honors Society for Special Education and Rehabilitation

Member Since 2013

The National Society of Leadership and Success - Honor Society

Member of the East Stroudsburg University Chapter

Member Since 2016

Tau Sigma Honor Society

Member of the East Stroudsburg University Chapter

Member Since 2016