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Marta L. Zayas
Objective:
Develop educational empowerment using proven strategies and effective leadership skills.
Education
Florida International University 11200 SW 8 Street, Miami, FL 33174
• Graduate Certificate, K-5 Mathematics Teaching, 2014 - current
• Nova University 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale -Davie, Florida 33314 800-54.1-6682
• Specialist Degree, Educational Leadership, Degree awarded: Nov 30, 2009 a
• Master's Degree, TESOL, Degree awarded: Aug 31, 2003 r,rTi =
• Bachelor's Degree, Elementary Education, Dec 31, 1995 'K�
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish, written and spoken 3zi
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Work Experience
2013 — 2014
ETS Corporate Headquarters 660 Rosedale Road Princeton, NJ 08541 USA
Constructed -response Scoring Professional
• Assessing English constructed -response speaking evaluations.
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1995 - Current
Miami Dade County Public Schools 1450 NE 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33132 Phone: 305-995-1000
• 1st grade teacher, self-contained classroom, bilingual curriculum (English & Spanish)
Previous assignments at Miami Dade County Public Schools
• Substitute Teacher K- Adult Education
• Interventionist, Spanish
• Spanish Teacher
• 5th grade teacher, and Dept. Chairperson
• 3rd grade teacher and Dept. Chairperson
• CCHL, ESOL, 3rd grade, 4th grade
• Adult Education (Spanish, ESOL, Citizenship Courses, Substitute Teacher)
• High School Language Arts, Substitute Teacher
• Adult Employability Skills
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2007 - 2008
Miami Dade College 300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132 305-237-8888
Adjunct Professor, EPl Program online and in person classes hybrid program
• EPI0003 Technology
2003- 2005
United Teachers of Dade 2200 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33137 305-854-0220
Union Organizer
• Educate employees about their rights and responsibilities
• Mediate between administration and employees
• Enforce contract at worksite
• Develop leadership skills among employees
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Union Leadership
• Hispanic Coalition, President
• Contract Negotiation Team Member
• Multicultural Committee Member
• Union Political Endorsement Interview Member
• Mass Media Public Relations Participant
Leadership Activities
— Current
School Site Leadership Team
Curriculum Team Member
Organ Wise Guys Program Coordinator
School Garden Grant/Program Coordinator
ELL Tutoring Program Coordinator and Grant Writer
Coordinated College and University Teacher In-service Orientation and Scheduling
Member of the Miami -Dade County Public Schools Wellness Committee
Healthy Generation Program Coordinator
Assisted in Coordinating School Site Mandated Assessments
Spanish Interventionist for Bi-lingual Education Model School Site
Assisted in Coordinating Reading and Math ?ntervention Program
Coordinated Scheduling Process for Students and Teachers
Cultural Passport Liaison
Alumni Liaison
Wrote and Coordinated implementation of technology grant for ESOL program
Wrote Healthy Kids grant in collaboration with Physical Education teacher
Created Curriculum for CCHL students in home language for Computer Literacy Skills program
Alternate Union Steward
Text Book Inventory and Control for School Site
Member of Student Services Team
Created STAR end of term awards system school -wide and designed specific award
categories for grade levels
Created Math Club; voluntary Tutoring Program for Grade Level
Created "Early Bird" club for grade level promoting early arrival in school and free breakfast
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Poetry Judge in District Wide Feria Ole Spanish literature competition
Literary contributor in District Wide Feria Ole Spanish Literature competition
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Member of Principal Selection Committee COCoordinated Faux Paw online safety for kids program and trained teachers in deKry a
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Community Involvement
o City of Miami Educational Advisory Committee, Appointed 2009-current
• City of Miami Community Technology Advisory Committee, Appointed 2009-2011
• City of Miami Code Enforcement Board, Appointed 2009-2013
• City of Miami Nuisance Abatement Board, Appointed 2013-2013
• Teachers' Letters, Steering Committee Member, 2010-2011
• Served on MDCPS Region Center 5 Parent Advisory Council 2005-2006
. Miami -Dade County District 21 Committeewoman, Elected 2009 - 2013
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Accreditation and Licenses
State of Florida Department of Education Professional Educator's Certificate # 753741
validity period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2018
• Educational Leadership, Elementary Education, Spanish Certification, ESOL Endorsement,
Vocational and Adult Education Certification
State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation License #5L509491
validity period expiration date August 30, 2015
• Real Estate Salesman
Special Recognitions and Awards
• 2015 Activist of the Year, League of Women Voters
• Mayor Regalado City of Miami Commendation for contributions to the community, 03/12/2015
• Alliance for a Healthier Generation — 2012/2013 Bronze Award
• Race to the Top - 2011/2012 Performance Pay Recognition. Avenue A. B.& C
Computer Literacy
Web design, Access, Excel, FrontPage, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher
References
Ramon Garrigo:
Emerson Elementary Elementary, Principal 305-264-5757
Maria Rodriguez:
Youth Co -Op, Director 305-643-6730
Rosa Castro Feinberg:
Education Activist, former School Board Member 305-226-1668