MATTHEW W. MARTIN
8331 MCAVOY DRIVE; HOUSTON, TX 77074
337-540-3445 ▪ 713-468-7946 ▪ Houstmatthew@aol.com
Objective
As a Special Education teacher my goal is to facilitate a positive, safe learning environment that promotes
acceptance, critical thinking through inquiry, and an appreciation for learning that will enable the learner to
acquire skills necessary for a successful life. I am invested in being an effective advocate for every child I teach.
Education
University of Saint Thomas, Houston, TX
□ December 2012▪ Master of Education in Educational Leadership
□ May 2000 ▪ Master of Arts in Theological Studies
□ May 1998 ▪ Bachelor Arts in Theology, with 36 hours in Philosophy
Certification
Region 4 Teacher Certification Program, Houston, TX
□ May 2013 ▪ S p e c i a l i z a t i o n : E C - 1 2 S p e c i a l E d u c a t i o n ( T E x E S s c o r e : 2 7 5 )
EC-6 Generalist (TExES anticipated date June 15, 2013)
Highly Qualified: EC-12 Special Education and EC-6 Generalist in accordance with NCLB.
Immediately Eligible for a Probationary Certificate in all areas.
Experience
Saint Jerome Catholic School, Houston, TX (a Title I, culturally diverse, accredited private school)
□ Teacher (6th, 7th, 8th) ▪ August 2000 – to present
(4th & 5th during the current academic year)
□ Campus Religion Coordinator ▪ August 2000 – to present
□ Title IIA Coordinator ▪ August 2012 – to present
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Designing engaging lessons which consistently challenged students with a rigorous, learner-centered
classroom environment that is differentiated to meet the needs of every learner.
Archdiocesan Curriculum Development Team ‘10 to 2012 (currently in use).
TCCED Accreditation team training in 2012; TCCED Accreditation steering committee; chair of
Community Domain committee during TCCED accreditation process 2003 and 2011.
Created, directed, and maintained the budget for a successful extra-curricular Drama program ’03 to ’13.
Professional Learning Communities (PLC) training July 2013 and January 2013.
Continually worked with all stakeholders, e.g., colleagues, parents, and staff, to foster programs that
enhanced the academic community such as Chess Enrichment, a Community Garden, and various
student-led community service programs.
Credentials & Associations
KAPPA DELTA PI honor society membership (current)
ASCD membership (current)
AMILE membership (current)
State of Texas (TEA) ILD/PDAS certification, July 2011 and March 2013
Virtus—Keeping the Promise Alive trainer certification—Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, 2011
MATTHEW W. MARTIN
8331 MCAVOY DRIVE; HOUSTON, TX 77074
337-540-3445 ▪ 713-468-7946 ▪ Houstmatthew@aol.com
References
P.J. Jackson, Principal
Saint Jerome Catholic School
713-468-7946
Pjk.jackson@gmail.com
Dr. Eduardo Torres, Ed. D.
University of Saint Thomas, Houston
713-525-3540
Etorres1@stthom.edu
Dr. Nicole Walters, Ed. D.
University of Saint Thomas, Houston
713-525-3540
waltern@stthom.edu
Lydia Servin, Librarian
Saint Jerome Catholic School
713-468-7946
lservin@stjeromehou.org
Charlene Guerra, Science Teacher
Saint Jerome Catholic School
713-468-7946
CGuerra@stjeromehou.org