Profile

Martina is an OCT Certified #615125

exemplary educator Primary Junior Intermediate Division Qualified
whose commitment You Make a Difference 2-time Award Recipient for Leadership Initiatives, 2015, 2016
to student Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing situations
achievement is Focused on learning goals and ensuring success
evident in her Sensitive to the needs of students and colleagues
teaching practices. Excellent communication skills
She begins her Expertly integrates technology into instruction and learning
planning by assessing Strong and effective management skills
where her students Highly efficient organizational skills
are at and putting True team player who takes a leadership initiative
interventions in place Empathetic and passionate about building relationships
to move them
forward. Martina Leadership Experience
has embraced all
#Connect Conference Workshop Provider: Intermediate Math & One Note 2017
aspects of our SIP Intermediate Literacy Council: member and presenter at DDSB Literacy Conference 2017
and demonstrated Chromebook 1:1 Pilot Project selected as the only elementary classroom to take part in the initiative;
leadership in her developed a fully paperless digital program for Grade 7 and mentored the Grade 8 teacher in
division as Chair and preparation for teaching the Chromebook 1:1 class next year.
SWS lead. Collaborative Partnering work with other teachers on developing inquiry units, and sharing best
-Cristina Cox practices for teaching with technology incorporating OneNote into planning and delivery of
Principal, Numeracy and Literacy
Seneca Trail P.S. Student Work Study Ministry Initiative: collaborate with numeracy coach and SWS team to work
with diagnostic data to inform instruction, co-create intervention strategies for target students and
whole class, focus on problem-based learning and student-centred lessons aligned with the 21st
Century Math Classroom; use SWS learning to present and share initiatives at BCIs
School Improvement Team: developed a back to school kick-start program for literacy and
numeracy; developed a Student Profile sheet to collect and share data from year to year; collaborate
Martina has been a in BCI planning for Junior/Intermediate division; contribute to the SIP and SSA initiatives, and lead
wonderful addition to initiatives at the school level; study EQAO data and share understandings with the team and the staff;
our school. She has take part in the District Review process and School Self-Assessment
demonstrated strong Educational Technology Leader (ETL) role: provide technology professional development at staff
leadership in meetings, host lunch and learn in-services, organize school computers and technology inventory,
numeracy and created a help ticket form for staff to communicate tech issues, implemented school-wide online
technology with staff technology booking, perform school webmaster and Twitter duties
Created and presented technology seminars at all DDSB Technology Conferences from 2014-2017
and students. She
Prepared and presented a Professional Development session for both Ignite PD Days, 2017
embraces and acts
Provided school EQAO leadership during extended supply in the SERT role at Athabasca, May 2014
upon new learning to
Mentored Student-Teachers 2010, 2011, 2014
ensure her students
reach their full
potential. Martina Professional Learning
has made a huge AQ Teacher Librarianship, Part 1 ETFO, June 2017
difference in the lives AQ Special Education, Part 1 Queens, June 2016
of the children she AQ Math, Part 1 Primary/Junior Queens, 2015
teaches. She is an
BQ INTERMEDIATE (English) OISE, 2011
exemplary educator.
Instructional Strategies for EQAO: Literacy & Numeracy, 2016
-Laura Noone,
How to Learn Math: Jo Boaler Online Course Stanford, 2014-2015
Principal,
Integrating Technology into Numeracy Grade 5 Teacher Program DDSB 2014-2015
Sunderland P.S.
Uncomplicating Fractions DDSB 2015
Strengthening School Self-Reviews, 2015
Eyes on Math: Student Success, DDSB 2013
Do the Math: Pattern & Algebra, George Gadanidis & The Fields Institute, DDSB 2013
 Teaching Experience
Grade 7 1.0 LTO September 2016 - June 2017 Fairport Beach P.S., D.D.S.B.
Intermediate Literacy Program: incorporated guided reading and LLI with independent student-centered learning through OneNote
Intermediate Numeracy Program: developed based on the Renewed Math Strategy: 21 st Century digital numeracy program using
technology at the point of instruction and learning; blended classroom model on the OneNote platform incorporating elements from
D2L, virtual manipulatives, 3-part lessons, virtual anchor charts, co-creation of success criteria, and text resources
Chromebook 1 to 1 Initiative: created a transformation to a digital classroom; programming and delivery fully using a combination
of OneNote and direct instruction; incorporated student goal-setting, assessment, and feedback into the class notebook platform;
visible learning within the collaboration spaces, and home-school engagement

Grade 5/6 1.0 LTO September 2015 - June 2016 Dr. C.F. Cannon P.S., D.D.S.B.
Grade 5 1.0 LTO September 2014 - June 2015 Dr. C.F. Cannon P.S., D.D.S.B.
EQAO Preparation: co-developed and organized Grade 6 EQAO focus groups for Reading and Writing development including
student-created success criteria and checklists, weekly shared lesson plans and conferences
Numeracy Program: targeted interventions and gap closing, develop problem solving continuum with SWS coach, collaborative
planning with the 21st century model in mind, focus on evidence-based math strategies
Literacy Program: targeted interventions for reading (LLI) and writing, balanced program including guided writing with student
generated learning goals and success criteria, bump-it-up wall with descriptive feedback slip system, embedded Science
programming within the literacy activities
Strong Technology Integration through D2L, blended learning, O365 platform and assistive technology

Grade 3 1.0 LTO February 2013- February 2014 Athabasca Street P.S., D.D.S.B.
Prepared students for EQAO using an integrated approach throughout the year, exposing them to exemplars, providing scaffolded
practice work, using group activities to construct specific learning goals and success criteria
Developed an EQAO boot camp program to energize and organize students prior to the testing
Numeracy Program: interactive math journals guided math, big-idea, real world problem solving using manipulatives and hands-on
experiences; as well as a fluid approach to student learning activities during units based on readiness and ability
Literacy Program: focus on the literacy strands throughout the curriculum, incorporating media literacy and technology when
appropriate; using guided reading, leveled-literacy intervention and small groups to foster growth in struggling readers; and
modeling high quality reading and writing to guide lessons and co-create success criteria

SERT Extended Occasional May-June 2014 Athabasca Street P.S., D.D.S.B.

School EQAO administration and preparation

Occasional Teacher August 2012 Current LTO List Elementary, Secondary, Durham District School Board
Intermediate Teacher September 2007- June 2011 Rosslyn Junior High School, Edmonton Public School Board
Taught Intermediate English, Drama, Film Studies, Leadership, Physical Education, Health, Outdoor Education

Personal Achievements
GRADUATED from Canadian Forces Military Basic Officer Training in 2002
SELECTED for the UWO exchange program to France in 2004 to study at the Universite-de-Provence

References
Cristina Cox Melissa Sparkman
Principal, Seneca Trail P.S. Principal, Dr. C.F. Cannon P.S.
cristina.cox@ddsb.ca melissa.sparkman@ddsb.ca
(289) 388-7388 (905) 725-0344

Laura Noone Caryn Hurst

Principal, Sunderland P.S. Principal, Fairport Beach P.S.
laura.noone@ddsb.ca caryn.hurst@ddsb.ca
(905) 242-0511 (905) 839-1451