Alyssa K. Martinez is pursuing a Masters in the Arts of Teaching at Duke University expected to complete in June 2014. She has a Bachelor's degree in English and Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill. She has received several fellowships including the Durham Teaching Fellowship and NC Teaching Fellows Program. Her student teaching experiences include teaching at Northern High School and Durham School of the Arts. She also has extensive experience tutoring and teaching middle school, high school, and college students.
Alyssa K. Martinez is pursuing a Masters in the Arts of Teaching at Duke University expected to complete in June 2014. She has a Bachelor's degree in English and Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill. She has received several fellowships including the Durham Teaching Fellowship and NC Teaching Fellows Program. Her student teaching experiences include teaching at Northern High School and Durham School of the Arts. She also has extensive experience tutoring and teaching middle school, high school, and college students.
Alyssa K. Martinez is pursuing a Masters in the Arts of Teaching at Duke University expected to complete in June 2014. She has a Bachelor's degree in English and Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill. She has received several fellowships including the Durham Teaching Fellowship and NC Teaching Fellows Program. Her student teaching experiences include teaching at Northern High School and Durham School of the Arts. She also has extensive experience tutoring and teaching middle school, high school, and college students.
Alyssa K. Martinez is pursuing a Masters in the Arts of Teaching at Duke University expected to complete in June 2014. She has a Bachelor's degree in English and Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill. She has received several fellowships including the Durham Teaching Fellowship and NC Teaching Fellows Program. Her student teaching experiences include teaching at Northern High School and Durham School of the Arts. She also has extensive experience tutoring and teaching middle school, high school, and college students.
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Alyssa K.
Martinez
Education Expected June 2014
December 2012
1222 Holly Hill Drive
Durham NC, 27713 980-241-3467 akayduhon@gmail.com Duke University Masters in the Arts of Teaching, Secondary English Competitive one-year program compromised of two student teaching experiences, five education courses, and five content-area content courses. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Bachelors of Arts, English and Psychology
Fellowships and Awards
Durham Teaching Fellowship, Durham Fellow, 2013-2014 Commitment to teach in Durham Public Schools for two years. NC Teaching Fellows Program, NC Teaching Fellow, Class of 2013 Selective teacher recruitment program: additional Education coursework per semester, attendance of professional development events yearly, and participation of tutoring opportunities seven college semesters. Student Teaching Experience Spring 2014
Fall 2013
Related Teaching Experience
Present
Teaching Intern at Northern High School Durham, N.C.
Taught two sections of English I, Honors and Standard levels, and observed one section of Young Men of Progress English I. th Developed and implemented daily lesson plans for 9 grade Common Core curriculum, administered tests and evaluations. Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting engaged learning. Teaching Intern at Durham School of the Arts Durham, NC Taught two sections of AP Literature and Composition and one section of English III, Honors and Standard heterogeneous class. Independently planned daily and unit plans for two preparations and collaborated in weekly professional learning community with peer teachers. Participated in faculty and parent conferences and made parent contact.
High School Summer Teacher at Student U, Durham NC
Design and implement course to teach daily for six-weeks to high-risk and firstgeneration college students. Build literacy and writing skills during the summer and work with high school advocates to ensure student success during the school year. Meet weekly with staff to collaborate and build a fluid learning community focusing on student success and improvement.
2013-Present
Student Athlete Mentor at Duke University, Durham NC
Meet bi-weekly for individual tutoring with student athlete. Help build organization skills, implement study strategies, and track current academic progress. Weekly communication with Student Athlete Academic Advisors
2012-2013
6th Grade English Teacher at Student U, Durham NC
Taught two 75 minute English classes of 10 students each daily Collaborated with peer teachers to design quality lesson plans, following a preset curriculum Lead a weekly tutorial session at a local middle school to help students continue their progress and develop organizational skills. Make weekly phone calls to guardians to discuss students growth
2009-2012
AVID Tutor at East Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill NC
Completed AVID training to become certified as a tutorial leader Facilitated weekly tutorial sessions in the classroom and contributed to classroom management th th Observed students transitions from 9 through 12 grade through the AVID program
2010-2012
Koinonia Tutor at Koinonia Ministries in Chapel Hill, NC
Tutored 3 Karen students at their home in English and assisted with homework for 1.5 hours weekly Practiced literacy skills such as reading aloud, vocabulary skills, and phonetics for English Second Language learners
2010-2011
YMCA Outreach Volunteer at Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA,Chapel Hill
Assisted 5-10 Outreach students with homework at YMCA afterschool program 3 hours weekly
Memberships & Affiliations
Student Venture, Intern and Small Group Leader, 2009-2012 UNC Relay for Life, Team Captain, 2010-1012 UNC Cornerstone, Member, 2009-2012 Professional References Dr. Alan Teasley MAT Program Director, Duke University 919.684.4338 alan.teasley@duke.edu Dr. Kate Allman Program in Education Instructor, Duke University 919.613.5516 kate.allman@duke.edu Amber Nile Mentor Teacher, Durham School of the Arts 919.672.4420 amber.nile@dpsnc.net Devin Patterson Mentor Teacher, Northern High School 910.734.2027 devin.patterson@dpsnc.net Dan Kimberg Student U Executive Director, Student U 919.267.3958 dan.kimberg@studentudurham.org Dr. Cheryl Horton Teaching Fellows Program Director, UNC Chapel Hill 919.843.3612 chorton@unc.edu