Janet Martinez, Ph.D.
Office: One West University Boulevard, Main Building 1.501
Phone: (956)882-5715,
email: janet.martinez@utb.edu
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
 Ph.D. in Education, specialization in Educational Technology, Walden University
GPA of 4.0
May 2008
 Master of Science in Computer Science, University of Texas Pan American
GPA of 3.67
December 2003
 Bachelor Degree of Science in Mathematics, University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
GPA of 3.72
December 2001
 Associate in Arts in Social Work, University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
GPA of 3.72
December 2001
 Associate in Arts, University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
GPA of 3.72
December 2001
CERTIFICATES
 Humane Education Ambassador Reader Certificate, United Animal Nations, July 2010
 Service Learning Certificate, University of Texas at Brownsville, May 2010
 Writing Across the Disciplines Certificate, University of Texas at Brownsville, March 2010
 Completed certification course to teach online courses using Blackboard, DeVry University 2007
 Faculty Advising Training Program Certificate, South Texas College 2006
 Completed certification courses to teach higher education online courses using WebCT, South Texas College
2005
 Certified by the State of Texas to teach Secondary Mathematics 2002-2014
TEACHING
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Summer II 2013:
Spring 2013:
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Fall 2012:
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Summer I 2012:
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Fall 2011:
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Fall 2010:
EDCI 4327 Implementing Responsive Instruction and Assessment for the University of
Texas at Brownsville
EDCI 3330 Designing Instruction and Assessment to Promote Student Learning for the
University of Texas at Brownsville
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Browns. Online
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Browns. Online
EDCI 4325 Implementing Responsive Instruction and Assessment for the University of
Texas at Brownsville
EDUC 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Browns. Online
EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession for the Univ. of Texas at Browns.
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Browns. Online
EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession for the Univ. of Texas at Browns.
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Browns. Online
EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession for the Univ. of Texas at Browns.
EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession for the Univ. of Texas at Browns.
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Browns. Online
EDCI 4325 Implementing Responsive Instruction and Assessment for the University of
Texas at Brownsville
EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession for the Univ. of Texas at Browns.
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Browns. Online
EDTC 6341 Student-Centered Learning
EDCI 4325 Implementing Responsive Instruction and Assessment for the University of
Texas at Brownsville
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Brownsville
EDCI 4325 Implementing Responsive Instruction and Assessment for the University of
Texas at Brownsville
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Fall 2005:
EDCI 4324 Designing Instruction and Assessment to Promote Student Learning for the
University of Texas at Brownsville
EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession for the Univ. of Texas at Browns.
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Browns. Online
EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession for the Univ. of Texas at Browns.
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Brownsville
EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession for the Univ. of Texas at Browns.
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Brownsville
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Browns. Online
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Browns. Online
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Brownsville
EDUCU 2301 Introduction of Special Programs for the University of Texas at Browns.
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Brownsville
EDUCU 2303 Technology in Education for the University of Texas at Brownsville
BIS 355 Database and Website Integration for DeVry University Online
BIS 355 Database and Website Integration for DeVry University Online
COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications for South Texas College
COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications for South Texas College
COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications for South Texas College
COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications for South Texas College
AWARDS
 Gates Millennium Scholar 2000-2008
 Recipient of the UTPA Computer Science Graduate Scholarship 2003
 UTB Magna Cum Laude December 2001
 Scholastic Excellence Award in Mathematics Upper Division of UTB 2001
 Hispanic Scholar
 UTPA Davidson Foundation Honors Scholar
 University Interscholastic League Scholar Award
 Rotary Club Award for Excellence in Science
EMPLOYMENT
Jun. 2009 – Present
Aug. 2008 – May 2009
Jul. 2007 - Jul. 2008
Jan. 2007 – Jul. 2007
May 2006 – Apr. 2007
Aug. 2004 – May 2006
Jun. 2004 - Aug. 2004
Jan. 2004 - May 2004
Dec. 2003 - May 2004
Jul. 2002 - May 2003
Aug. 2001 - May 2002
Aug. 2001- Dec. 2001
Aug. 1999 – Feb. 2000
UTB Curriculum and Instruction Field Based Teaching Specialist
UTB Curriculum and Instruction Lecturer
District Educational Technology Coordinator for IDEA Public Schools
Online Instructor for DeVry University
Systems Analyst II for the University of Texas PanAmerican
Computer Science Instructor for South Texas College
Mathematics and Computer Science Tutor for UTB’s Learning Assistance Center
Graphics Designer for the University of Texas PanAmerican Alumni Association
Computer Systems Specialist for Office Furniture USA
Math, Pre-Algebra and Spanish teacher for the Valley View Junior High School
Substitute Teacher for Brownsville ISD and Edinburg CISD
Volunteer Social Worker at the Texas Workforce Center
UTB Educational Technology Secretary/Technical Assistant
PUBLICATIONS
Martinez, J. (October, 2009). The Technological Demands of Today's Workforce. Academic Exchange Quarterly,
13(3).
Martinez, J. (September, 2008). Employers’ Satisfaction and Perceptions of the Technological Skills Required for
the Workforce. ProQuest UMI.
PRESENTATIONS
Martinez, J. (January, 2013). ePortfolios for your Students Presentation at the University of Texas Faculty
Workshops, Brownsville, TX.
Martinez, J. (October, 2011). Encouraging Student Participation through Texting. Presentation at the Ahead of the
Future Conference, Brownsville, TX.
Perez, E. & Martinez, J. (October, 2011). Integrating Technology into the Parental Involvement Component.
Presentation at the Ahead of the Future Conference, Brownsville, TX.
Martinez, J. (October, 2011). College Students’ Awareness of the Need for Technology Inclusion. Roundtable
presentation at the Consortium of State Organization for Texas Teacher Education Conference, Corpus
Christi, TX.
Martinez, J. (April, 2011). Humane Education Workshop for UTB/TSC Pre-Service Teachers. Presentation at the
2011 Service Learning Exhibition, Brownsville, TX.
Martinez, J. (October, 2010). Encouraging Student Participation through Texting. Presentation at the 17th Binational
Conference, Brownsville, TX.
Caceres, C. & Martinez, J. (May, 2010). Online and Hybrid Undergraduate Education Courses. UTB/TSC College
of Education Dean’s Meeting. Brownsville, TX.
Butler, J. & Martinez, J. (April, 2010). Wiki Wednesday 2. Faculty training for the UTB/TSC College of Education,
Brownsville, TX.
Butler, J. & Martinez, J. (February, 2010). Wiki Wednesday 1. Faculty training for the UTB/TSC College of
Education, Brownsville, TX.
Perez, E. & Martinez, J. (October, 2009). Estimulando la Educación con un Lazo Integral del Hogar, Escuela
y Comunidad al incorporar un Sistema para Colaboración de Audiencia. Presentation at the 16th
Binational Conference, Brownsville, TX.
Martinez, J. (November, 2008). Identifying and Addressing the Challenges of the Workforce. Discussion panel at the
Information Technology Forum, McAllen, TX.
Martinez, J. (November, 2008). Eliminating Barriers for Higher Achievement in Education. Presentation at Besteiro
Middle School. Brownsville, TX.
Martinez, J. (January, 2008). Contagious Communication: Blogs and Wikis. Presentation at the Cien PorCiento
training for IDEA teachers, South Padre Island, TX.
Martinez, J. (November, 2007). Mastery Manager Reporting: How to Create Reports and Analyze Data.
Presentation at the IDEA campus training for teachers, Brownsville, TX.
Martinez, J. (November, 2007). STaR Charts: Purpose and Analysis. Presentation at the IDEA campus training for
teachers, McAllen, TX.
Martinez, J. (October, 2007). District Technology Planning for the Future. Presentation at the IDEA Technology
Team meeting, Donna, TX.
Martinez, J. (September, 2007). Using iPods to Meet Special Needs. Presentation at the IDEA campus training for
teachers, McAllen, TX.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Attended various sessions to enhance teaching proficiency and technology integration strategies at:
UTB NCATE Workshop Brownsville, TX, August 19 2012
HEB Read 3 Program Training, Brownsville, TX January 15 2013
UTB/TSC NCATE Summit, Brownsville, TX, January 11 2012
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Timekeeping Guidelines, Online, TX, October 2012
UTB/TSC Human Resources on State Property and Information Security, Online, TX, October 2012
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Records Retention and Intellectual Property, Online, TX, October 2012
UTB/TSC Human Resources on FERPA, Online, TX, October 2012
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Drug Free, Health and Safety in the Workplace, Online, TX, October 2012
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Contracts & Agreements, and Purchasing, Online, TX, October 2012
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Conflict of Interest, Ethics and Code of Conduct, Online, TX, October 2012
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Compliance and Discrimination, Online, TX, October 2012
UTB/TSC NCATE Workshop, Brownsville, TX, August 20 2012
HEB Read 3 Program Training, Brownsville, TX August 2012
UTB/TSC Teacher Work Sample Anti-Bias training, Brownsville, TX, May 2012
UTB/TSC Teacher Work Sample training, Brownsville, TX, April 2012
UTB/TSC TK-20 Introductory training, Brownsville, TX, February 2012
HEB Read 3 Program Training, Brownsville, TX January 2012
UTB/TSC 18th Binational Conference, Brownsville, TX, October 2011
UTB/TSC Ahead of the Future, Brownsville, TX, October 2011
Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education Conference, Corpus Christi, TX, October 2011
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Timekeeping Guidelines, Online, TX, October 2011
UTB/TSC Human Resources on State Property and Information Security, Online, TX, October 2011
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Records Retention and Intellectual Property, Online, TX, October 2011
UTB/TSC Human Resources on FERPA, Online, TX, October 2011
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Drug Free, Health and Safety in the Workplace, Online, TX, October 2011
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Contracts & Agreements, and Purchasing, Online, TX, October 2011
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Conflict of Interest, Ethics and Code of Conduct, Online, TX, October 2011
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Compliance and Discrimination, Online, TX, October 2011
HEB Read 3 Program Training, Brownsville, TX August 2011
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Use of State Property Computers, Online, TX, August 2011
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Confidentiality of Social Security Numbers, Online, TX, August 2011
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Conflicts of Interest, Online, TX, April 2011
UTB/TSC Distance Education “Select 40” Blackboard Version 9.1 Pilot Training, Brownsville, TX, January
2011
UTB/TSC 17th Binational Conference, Brownsville, TX, October 2010
UTB/TSC Calibrated Peer Review Training, Brownsville, TX, October 2010
UTB/TSC Human Resources on General Compliance Training, Online, TX, August 2010
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Workplace Health and Safety, Online, TX, August 2010
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Contracts, Agreements, and Purchasing, Online, TX, August 2010
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Use of State Property, Online, TX, August 2010
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Equal Employment Opportunity, Online, TX, August 2010
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Fraud, Errors, and Omissions, Online, TX, August 2010
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Protecting the Confidentiality of Social Security Numbers, Online, TX, August
2010
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct, Online, TX, August 2010
United Animal Nations Humane Education Ambassador Reader training, Edinburg, TX, July 2010
UTB/TSC Service Learning, Online, May 2010
UTB/TSC Writing Across the Disciplines, Brownsville, TX, March 2010
Texas Education Agency, Technology in the Classroom: Hit Them Hard in that 1 st Course, 21st Century Skills
for Digital Learners, Austin, TX, February, 2010
Texas Education Agency, A Collaborative Model for Supporting Technology Integration, 21 st Century Skills for
Digital Learners, Austin, TX, February, 2010
Texas Education Agency, Toys to Tools, 21st Century Skills for Digital Learners, Austin, TX, February, 2010
Texas Education Agency, Visual, Audio, Kinesthetic, and then Digital, 21 st Century Skills for Digital Learners,
Austin, TX, February, 2010
Texas Education Agency, Improve your INM Using Digital Imaging, 21st Century Skills for Digital Learners,
Austin, TX, February, 2010
CITI Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, Responsible Conduct of Research Curriculum, Online,
January, 2010
CITI Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, Human Research Curriculum, Online, January, 2010
UTB/TSC Office of Student Life Advisor Risk Management Training, Online, TX, November 2009
UTB/TSC 16th Binational Conference, Brownsville, TX, October 2009
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Use of State Property: Computers: Security & Use, and Internet Policy, Online,
TX, July 2009
UTB/TSC Human Resources on Protecting the Confidentiality of Social Security Numbers, Online, TX, July
2009
UTB/TSC Center for Teaching and Learning on What the Best College Teachers Do, Brownsville, TX, August
2009
UTB/TSC 15th Binational Conference, Brownsville, TX, October 2008
UTB/TSC Distance Education department trainings, Brownsville, TX, August 2008
International Society for Technology in Education conference, San Antonio, TX, July 2008
Region One Technology Conference, South Padre Island, TX, May 2008
Region One Fitnessgram Software Training, Edinburg, TX, May 2008
Texas Computer Education Association, Austin, TX, February 2008
Region One K-12 Databases Program Training, Edinburg, TX, December 2007
CISCO Videoconferencing Presentation, San Antonio, TX, November 2007
Southern Regional Education Board Institute of Teaching and Mentoring, Miami, FL, October 2006
Microsoft Active Directory Training, Austin, TX, June 2006
SANS Institute of Information Security Training, Round Rock, TX June 2006
STC Distance Educators’ Symposium: Excellence at Your Fingertips, McAllen, TX, August 2003
Region One Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior, Edinburg, TX, May 2003
Region One WebQuest Course, Edinburg, TX, March 2003
Region One Behavior Conference, Edinburg, TX, March 2003
Region One Classroom Management Training, Edinburg, TX, February 2003
Region One Teacher of the Gifted: Identification/Social and Emotional, Edinburg, TX, December 2002
Valley View District Senate Bill 1196 Training, Pharr, TX, November 2002
Valley View District Texas Behavior Support Initiative Training, Pharr, TX, November 2002
Valley View District accelerated Schools Training, Pharr, TX, October 2002
Valley View District Mathematics Initiative Academy, Pharr, TX, August 2002
Valley View District Special Education Modification Section 504 Training, Pharr, TX, August 2002
Valley View District TEKS/TAKS Integration and Vertical Alignment Workshop, Pharr, TX, August 2002
Region One Framework for Understanding Poverty Training, Edinburg, TX, August 2002
Valley View District PDAS Training, Pharr, TX, August 2002
Valley View District TEKS/TAKS Training, Pharr, TX, August 2002
SERVICE
 Member, TLI Undergraduate Committee (Fall 2013)
 Grader, Teacher Work Sample (April 17, 2013)
 Coordinator, United Animal Nations, Red Rover Workshop (March 2, 2013)
 Supervisor, HEB/UTB/BISD Read3 Pilot Project (Spring 2013)
 Grader, Teacher Work Sample (December, 2012)
 Proctor, College of Education TLI Comprehensive Exam (November 3, 2012)
 Member, NCATE Website Committee (Fall 2012-Present)
 BISD ELL Diversity Student Mentor (Fall 2012-Present)
 Instructional Coach, HEB/UTB/BISD Read3 Pilot Project (Fall 2012)
 Reviewer, EC-6th Program Review Committee (Fall 2012)
 Grader, Teacher Work Sample (May 16-17, 2012)
 Co-Writer, NCATE History Report (Spring-Summer 2012)
 Instructional Coach, HEB/UTB/BISD Read3 Pilot Project (Spring 2012)
 Proctor, College of Education TLI Comprehensive Exam (April 14, 2012)
 Designer, NCATE Curriculum Committee Blackboard collaborating site (Spring 2012)
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Instructional Coach, HEB/UTB/BISD Read3 Pilot Project (Fall 2011)
Coordinator, United Animal Nations, Red Rover Workshop (September 24, 2011)
Co-Chair, 18th BiNational Conference Committee (Fall 2011)
Faculty Advisor, Bilingual Student Leadership Association (Fall 2011-Present)
Assistant, NCATE Preconditions Submission lead by Dr. Carmen Caceres (Fall 2011)
Member, Teacher Education Revising Flowchart Committee (Summer-Fall, 2011)
Member, Pedagogy Committee (Summer-Fall 2011)
Participant, Blackboard 9.1 Select 40 Pilot Program (Spring-Summer 2011)
Coordinator, United Animal Nations, Humane Education Ambassador Program Workshop (February 12, 2011)
Member, International Technology in Education Conference K-12 Liason Committee (Spring 2011)
Member, EC-6 Curriculum Review Committee (Spring 2011)
Member, NCATE Faculty Coordinating Committee (November 2010-Present)
Coordinator, United Animal Nations, Humane Education Ambassador Program Workshop (November 21,
2010)
Co-Chair, 17th BiNational Conference Committee (Fall 2010)
Presenter, Dean’s Meeting about Online Education (May 19, 2010)
Participant, Development of undergraduate courses’ Student Learning Outcomes for NCATE alignment (May
10, 2010)
Presenter, TExES Review Session for PPR (April 16, 2010)
Presenter, TExES Review Session for PPR (April 9, 2010)
Interviewer, Alternative Certification Program Mock Interviews (March 6, 2010)
Participant, NCATE meetings, Assist in the data collection and organization (February 2010)
Participant, Instructional Coaches planning for the design of interactive tutorials for TExES reviews (February
2010)
Co-Researcher, Helped in the design of survey “How Well Are You Prepared to Use Technology in the
Classroom” (Spring 2010)
Designer, Introduction to the Teaching Profession (EDUC 1301) Syllabus Template (January 2010)
Special Project, Designed interactive tutorials to review the Mathematics Generalist EC-6 Standards (Fall 2009)
Co-Chair, 16th BiNational Conference Committee (Fall 2009)
Trainer, Helped faculty to integrate ePortfolios in their courses (September 2009)
Special Assignment, Writer of EDSC 4324 and EDSC 4325 core syllabus (July 2009)
Collaborator, Evaluate alternatives and make textbook recommendations for EDSC 4324 and EDSC 4325 (June
2009)
Faculty Advisor, Texas State Teachers Association (Spring 2009-Summer 2011)
Participant, Field-experience, field-based, and observation definition and differentiation meetings (May 2009)
Presenter, TExES Review Session for PPR (March 27, 2009)
Presenter, TExES Review Session for PPR (March 13, 2009)
UTB Representative, “Old Valley/New Valley: Examining the Past, Present, and Future of the Lower Rio
Grande Valley” Symposium (2008-2009)
Member, 15th BiNational Conference Committee (Fall 2008)
Participant, Collaborated in the design of the strategic plan goals of the department and created a training to
help faculty learn how to use Google Docs for collaboration.(November 2008)
Presenter, TExES Review Session for PPR (October 24, 2008)
Ambassador, Gates Millennium Foundation (June 2008-til present)
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES
Visual Basic, C++, HTML, LISP, MS-DOS, Logic Works, Windows Programming, Mathematica, GIZA
AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, ImageReady, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Freehand, Flash,
WebCT, BlackBoard, eCollege, SPSS, Oracle, Promethean ActivStudio, Promethean ActivPrimary, SMARTBoard
software, WebCCAT, AEIS-it, Mastery Manager, FirstClass, Quizdom, SoftChalk, Turning Point, PBworks, Prezi.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND COURSEWORK
Workforce demands for technology literacy, the impact of technology in the congnitive development of children,
theoretical research, current research, and proffesional practice on social development, human development,
organizational and social systems; human inquiry and science, research design, quantitative and qualitative research
in education, critical survey of technology, management of technology for education, instructional design,
implementing computer technology and multimedia in education, integration of technology in the curriculum, course
development and delivery, planning and implementing instructional environments, educational measurement and
evaluation, and curriculum theory and design.