Candee Martinez is seeking a principal position and has over 15 years of experience in education. She previously served as principal of Roger Q. Mills Elementary School where she implemented an instructional plan focused on critical thinking, communication, creativity, and collaboration. Under her leadership, the school improved student achievement, developed strong community partnerships, and established a positive school culture. Martinez has also held assistant principal and teaching roles. She has a master's degree in education administration and various certifications including principal, instructional leadership, and English as a second language.

1. Candee Martinez
J o b T a r g e t : P r i n c i p a l
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Roger Q. Mills ES:
 Experienced in meeting the needs of diverselearners by trainingteachers as “design thinkers” by creatinga stimulating,
engaging learningenvironment conduciveto highest levels of achievement.
 Successful experience as an elementary principal at a Title I campus.
 Experience in creating vision, mission, and targeted instructional plan to achieve goals.
 Developed a comprehensive instructional plan of action,embedded in the 4C’s, to ensure that the curriculumprovides every
student sufficientopportunity to exceed the level of passingstandards,to instead, being prepared for a global society.
 Implemented a model of coachingand feedback focused on continued instructional improvement.
 Created a goal setting assessmentframework, which moves beyond the focus of passingtests.This model includes analyzing
school,programs, classroom,teacher, and student data.The framework includes school -widedata tracking boards,teacher
disaggregation of data, data conferences with students, and student-led conferences. This framework is focused on students
understandingtheir data to continually setacademic goals.
 Ability to attractand retain highly qualified staff by successfully establishing positiveclimateand cultureby inspiringstudents
and staff and unifying staff to reach shared aspirations. School climateincludes a strongfocus on college goals,establishing
growth mindset for students and staff, promoting kindness, providingstudent motivation,and celebratingsuccess.
 Created successful parent/community partnerships by increasingparentinvolvement, creatinga welcoming partnership with
daily volunteers,creatinga parent room, re-established PTA, and increased parent portal from 2% to 65%.
 Implemented Brighter Bites program providingfresh food to 250 families and community members.
 Established strong,collaborativepartnershipswith Teacher for America, Reading Partners,World Vision, and ReasoningMinds
 Participated in TEA auditfor Improvement Required schools
 Presented to AssociateCommissioner of TEA, Sally Partridge, at IRCommissioner Hearingin Austin
 Invited by AssociateCommissioner of TEA, Sally Partridge, to present at TESA
 Invited to serve on principal panel atReasoningMind “Genicon” convention
 Invited to serve on principal panel atTeach for American conference
 Wrote professional research paper:Indicatorsof Success:WhatPrincipalsNeed to Know to Reach High Achievement at Low
Socioeconomic Schools
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
2015-Current Trinity Basin Preparatory, Administration
1999-2015 Dallas ISD Leadership Experience
Roger Q. Mills ES, Dallas ISD-Principal
César Chávez Learning Center, Dallas ISD-Assistant Principal (2011-2013)
John F. Kennedy Learning Center-Summer School, Dallas ISD-Summer School Principal (2012)
Larry Smith Elementary School/Edwin J. Kiest, Dallas ISD (1999-2011)
Classroom teacher 1st, 3rd, & 2nd-3rd (Multiage Classroom)
Dual Language Program (Math, ELA), Co-Teaching Classroom (First)
EDUCATION
2010 Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
M. Ed. Administration
1999 University of North Texas, Denton, TX
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies
CERTIFICATIONS
Principal  T-TESS  Professional Development and Appraisal System  Instructional Leadership Development
Early Childhood Development  Elementary Education (Pk-6)  English as Second Language
A systematic,educational leader with experience improvinga low-performing school through strategic planning rooted in the 4C’s
(critical thinking,communication,creativity,and collaboration) thatpromotes 21st century instruction whilecreatingpositiveclimate
and culture that prepares students for college and career readiness.
3412 Texas Dr. Sachse, TX 75048  (c) 214-686-5608  martinezcandee@gmail.com