Martha A.

Montes-Contreras

(361)- 522-1208 (cellular phone) 311 Rose Meadow Dr.

E-mail: marthamontes_2003@hotmail.com La Vernia, Texas 78121
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Objective:
To obtain a position as a Primary Dual Language Teacher.

Education:

Professional Development
ACT- San Antonio
October 2018- Current

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Leveling Work for CSDO Program, August 2010
Overall GPA: 3.38

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Master of Arts in Spanish, May 2008
Overall GPA: 3.86

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, May 2006
Overall GPA: 3.97

Work Experience:
School Substitute, La Vernia Independent School District, La Vernia, TX,
October 2017-August 2018
 Fulfill long and short-term assignments across all subject areas
 Effectively teaching students in the Primary level
 Communicate effectively with students, teachers and administrators

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, Sky Rehabilitation Services,

Corpus Christi, TX, March 2011-August 2011 & June 2013- July 2013
 Follow and implement documented treatment plans to children at the preschool
through elementary school levels in their homes and in daycare setting
 Coordinate and organize schedules with parents and caregivers in order to provide the
most beneficial speech therapy sessions essential to each child’s needs
 Carry out clerical tasks as required

Student Support Services Program Facilitator, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Special Programs, Kingsville, TX, June 01, 2010-February 16, 2011
 Assist with overseeing 23 G-Force student workers in TAMUK who work in Go-
Centers in area high schools by continually contacting students and obtaining follow
up information regarding their sites.
 Conduct bi-weekly meetings where time sheets and backup documentation were
submitted for review and approval.
 Facilitate student traffic in Students Support Services offices by answering questions,
referring to proper departments on campus, assisting with application process for
program.
 AmeriCorps Program Coordinator, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Special Programs, Kingsville, TX, November 19, 2009-May 31, 2010
 Assist with overseeing $68,000 grant that employed 25 student workers in TAMUK
who work in Go-Centers in area high schools
 Supervise the 25 student workers in their respective work sites by site monitoring and
visiting with their site supervisors
 Conduct bi-weekly meetings where time sheets and backup documentation were
submitted for review and approval.
Educational Opportunity Center Program Counselor, Texas A&M University-
Kingsville Special Programs, Kingsville, TX, June 30-November 18, 2009
 Provide education and admissions counseling to eligible adults by assisting them with
admissions requirements and helping them choose appropriate certificate or degree
program of study
 Provide career guidance by assisting potential students with a variety of assessments
that unfold career interests and gather information on colleges or vocational-technical
schools that offer educational programs related to their career interests
 Provide financial aid assistance by thoroughly explaining the application process and
assist with applications for scholarships to cover cost of college attendance

Student Support Services Program Counselor, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Special Programs, Kingsville, TX, December 2008-June 29, 2009
 Supervise the Special Programs tutoring lab and provide academic guidance as well
as registration assistance
 Conduct and supervise weekly training sessions for tutors
 Collect required student reports of attendance at tutoring sessions, record
documentation, and input data in database system

Desk Clerk, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Residence Life Department, Kingsville, TX, May 2006-November 2008
 Organize University’s residents’ files
 Attend office phone
 Organize paperwork
 Attend concerns and questions to current and future residents

Resident Advisor, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Residence Halls, Kingsville, TX, January 2004-May 2006
 Maintained organized residence halls records
 Overlooked female undergraduate students to provide guidance and compliance to
handbook rules
 Maintained a positive environment to promote effective studying habits
 Provided crisis intervention between residents
● Managed Housing paperwork and building maintenance services

Weekend Desk Clerk, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Residence Life Department, Kingsville, TX August 2003-December 2003
 Organize University’s residents’ files
 Attend office phone
 Attend concerns and questions to current students

Activities:
NSSLHA- August 2009-August 2010
Recognitions:
College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Scholarship Award, November 2006
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities, October 2005
Achievement in Residence Life Community Development Award, May 2005
Alpha Chi, February 2005

Skill Set:
Fluent Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking)
Compliance and execution of SLPA Scope of Practice regulations
Documentation and records keeping
Time management