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Laura Martinez

Elkhorn

Summary

I graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. I have a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice and minor in Spanish. In December of 2025, I earned my Master's Degree in Elementary Education and I am currently working on an endorsement in ELL. I obtained my Teaching License in June of 2025.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Temporary Substitute: Kindergarten Teacher

Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
09.2025 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Collaborated with parents to enhance student learning experiences and outcomes.
  • Build positive relations with students and families for them to feel a safe and trusted learning support.
  • Improved classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Used assessments to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.

Substitute Teacher

Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
08.2025 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong relationships with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere to academic growth.
  • Kept students on-task and had positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom to learning.

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Elkhorn Public Schools
Elkhorn, NE
03.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment to learning.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom to learning.
  • Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.

Student Teacher

Elkhorn Public Schools
Elkhorn, NE
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
  • Provided feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
  • Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
  • Implemented different learning activities to keep students engage.

Teacher Assistant

Hillrise Elementary School
Elkhorn, NE
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Supervise students during lunch/recess.
  • Work with special need students
  • Work with small groups in teaching them math and reading
  • Work one on one with students to be able to better understand what they are learning in math and reading
  • Graded assignments and made copies when needed

Student Teaching Practicum

Hillrise Elementary School
Elkhorn, NE
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Developed Lesson Plans for Reading
  • Taught engaging lessons for whole group, small group, and one-on-one
  • Provided engaging learning opportunities to every students in the classroom
  • Gave feedback to every student when needed

After School Program Assistant

Lost creek elementary
Columbus, NE
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Supervise students
  • Working on different kind of projects using STEM Curriculum
  • Serving and preparing snacks

Paraprofessional

Lost Creek Elementary
Columbus, NE
12.2020 - 02.2022
  • Supervise students
  • Work on project with students during small group
  • Attend to special need students

Sub Paraprofessional

Schuyler Middle School
Schuyler, NE
09.2018 - 02.2022
  • Supervise students
  • Help them with their assignments
  • Help ELL students learn English

Academic Experience

Fundacion Cepaim
Soria, Spain
07.2019 - 08.2019

• It was an Internship/ Service Learning done for a study abroad for the University of Nebraska at Omaha

• Teaching European and African immigrants/refugees in Spanish
• Observing employees perform their tasks
• Asking question's about their journey to Spain

Education

Master's degree - Elementary Education

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE
05.2018

High School Diploma -

Schuyler Central High School
Schuyler, NE
08.2014

Skills

  • Education Related: Smart TV, Projector, Assessment Skills, Classroom management
  • Computer: Microsoft Office: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Vimeo, and Canva
  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Temporary Substitute: Kindergarten Teacher

Omaha Public Schools
09.2025 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Omaha Public Schools
08.2025 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Elkhorn Public Schools
03.2025 - Current

Student Teacher

Elkhorn Public Schools
01.2025 - 05.2025

Teacher Assistant

Hillrise Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024

Student Teaching Practicum

Hillrise Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024

After School Program Assistant

Lost creek elementary
08.2021 - 02.2022

Paraprofessional

Lost Creek Elementary
12.2020 - 02.2022

Academic Experience

Fundacion Cepaim
07.2019 - 08.2019

Sub Paraprofessional

Schuyler Middle School
09.2018 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice

University of Nebraska At Omaha

High School Diploma -

Schuyler Central High School

Master's degree - Elementary Education

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Laura Martinez