Teena L Martin
About Me
Personal Profile
I dreamed of being a teacher for as long as I can remember. My experiences have included all kinds of students, including those with disabilities and behavioral issues. My favorite teaching position was at a facility for students with behavioral issues. The most important lesson I learned about the students was that they are just students, who deserve to have the best education possible.
I have always been interested in technology, which led to my pursuit of a Master's degree in Instructional Technology. I began to apply my love of technology to my instruction, and found that it greatly enhanced my teaching and the learning of my students.
How great would it be if all teachers embraced technology as a way to reach ALL students? That is my mission: to help teachers reach ALL students.
My Skills
Licensure
Master's Level Instructional Technology Specialist
Master's Level Computer Education Endorsement
K-6 EC Language Arts
K-6 EC Math
K-6 EC Science
K-6 EC Social Studies
K-12 EC CrossCategorical
Certifications
Canvas Trainer
Microsoft Certified Trainer
Professional Memberships
NCTiES since 2013
ISTE since 2014
Conference Presentations
NCTiES 2015
ISTE 2015, 2016
Podstock 2015
FETC 2015, 2016
Personalized Learning Coordinator
April, 2013 - August, 2017
I work with teachers in middle schools to implement personalized and blended learning. In the schools, my role includes instructional coach and member of the leadership team. I create and implement professional development on the school and district level.
Video Content Creator
March, 2016 - present
I create videos to teach specific technology skills for teachers, and how to use them in the classroom.
Hospital/Homebound Teacher
April 2003 - March, 2013
As a Hospital/Homebound teacher, I taught students who were unable to attend regular school. I served these students in their homes and a facilities for juveniles with behavioral issues. I also became a leader in my school, training my peers to use technology to enhance teaching and learning.
My Experience
My work in Education and Instructional Technology
Academic Coach
November, 2018 - present
I help teachers in K-12 settings to plan and implement lesson plans using makerspaces materials, both with and without technology. I focus on the goal of learning, before adding technology. I work with administration and media specs, as well, to help implement their vision of technology within the school.
Instructional Technology Specialist
December, 2017 - November, 2018
I worked with teachers in middle schools to implement personalized and blended learning. In the schools, my role includes instructional coach and member of the leadership team. I create and implement professional development on the school and district level.
Video Content Creator
March, 2016 - July 2017
I created videos to teach specific technology skills for teachers, and how to use them in the classroom.
Personalized Learning Coordinator
April, 2013 - August, 2017
I work with teachers in middle schools to implement personalized and blended learning. In the schools, my role includes instructional coach and member of the leadership team. I create and implement professional development on the school and district level.
Hospital/Homebound Teacher
April 2003 - March, 2013
As a Hospital/Homebound teacher, I taught students who were unable to attend regular school. I served these students in their homes and a facilities for juveniles with behavioral issues. I also became a leader in my school, training my peers to use technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Respite Director
March, 2000 - March, 2003
As Respite Director, I was in charge of all operations of the Respite Center. The Respite Center provided weekend services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. I supervised up to 10 staff members.
My Work
Examples of My Work
These are just a few examples of work I do with teachers:
1:1 training, co-teaching, school-wide and district training, and conference presentations
To view presentations, click here.
"I haven't failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work"
Thomas Edison