Martha Fields, M.Ed.

Experience

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  Progressive Insurance Company

  Jun 1997 - Aug 2000

  Senior Claims Representative

  Investigated highly complex claims, conduct field audits, determine losses and, identify and report findingsReviewed field inspections and coordinate all insurance claimsProvided field status updates on customer problems, field conditions, safety issues and policy problemsWorked with the Risk Management Agency and various Progressive Business Units on research to help develop training for improved in-field inspections as neededWorked with Underwriting on loss reserves, risk assessment, and coordinate field reviews and negotiate settlements and authorize paymentsAssisted with recruiting and directing contractors assigned to in-field inspections Show less

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  Progressive Insurance

  Jun 1997 - Aug 2000

  Senior Claims Representative

  Investigated highly complex claims, conducted field audits, determined losses, and identified and reported findings. Worked with underwriting on loss reserves, risk assessment, and coordinated field reviews and negotiated settlements and authorized payments. Also assisted with recruiting and directing contractors assigned to in-field inspections.

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  Fourth Grade Self-Contained

  Aug 2000 - Aug 2004

  Classroom Teacher

  Applied and developed cooperative learning techniques to increase student achievement. Collaborated with grade level in planning and implementing lessons to ensure student achievement.

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  Klentzman Intermediate School

  Aug 2004 - now

  After School Director

  Managed all staff members, service providers and monitored all budget expenditures; as well as provided staff development for staff members.

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  Alief Independent School District

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2007

  Managed all staff members and service providersManaged and monitored all budget expendituresProvided staff development for all staff members and services providersSummer School Special Education Campus CoordinatorEnsured curriculum and instruction was based on student needsEnsured ARD plans were implemented and correct assessments conductedComply with federal, state, and local laws, policies and procedures regarding special education; Responsible for supervision of the summer school programsMonitored instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities were related to program outcomes to ensure student successCommunicated and promoted expectations for high-level performance from staff, students and parents Show less

  • After-School Director

    Aug 2004 - Aug 2007

  • Summer School Principal Intern

    Aug 2004 - Aug 2007

  • District Administrator Intern

    Aug 2004 - Aug 2007
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  McNeil Educational Leadership Foundation

  Apr 2005 - now

  Consultant and Trainer

  Increase understanding of the framework for principalsProvide approaches and strategies to responding to test itemsReview sample test items to help increase test scoreProvide strategies for overcoming test anxiety

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  The McNeil Educational Leadership Foundation

  Apr 2005 - Jun 2010

  Education Consultant and Trainer

  Developed the principals curriculum that provided approaches and strategies of the framework for aspiring administrators.

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  Goodman Elementary School

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

  Classroom Teacher, Second and Third Grade

  Applied and developed cooperative learning techniques to increase student achievementCollaborated with grade level in planning and implementing lessonsPlanned, developed and implemented an effective tutorial program

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  Houston Independent School District/F.M. Black Middle School

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2010

  Principal Intern with Houston A+ Challenge Regional Principal Leadership Academy

  Worked in collaboration with building principal by applying new learning to achieve practical and effective solutions including, but not limited to classroom observations, data analysis, communicating in various settings with school stakeholders and decision-making.

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  F.M

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  Principal Intern

  A partner with Houston A+ Challenge Regional Principal Leadership AcademyResponsibilities and experiences include, but are not limited to Engaged in six weeks of intensive learning that correlated established theory with real world professional application; addressed school scenarios from the perspective of an acting principal by applying new learning to achieve practical and effective solutions including, but not limited to, classroom observations, data analysis, communicating in various settings with school stakeholders and decision-makingAssisted Principal with daily school administration, planning and monitoring instructional programs and campus operationsSupervise teachers on the PDAS systemsConduct faculty meetings incorporating best practices in adult learning and facilitative leadership Interview and rate potential candidates for school staff and the Regional Principal Leadership Academy Cohort IIIAnalyze student data and help design an appropriate plan of action to ensure student success Show less

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  Houston Community College

  Feb 2011 - May 2015

  Adjunct Faculty - Intensive English

  Responsibilities include, but are not limited toIncrease student understanding of the English Writing ProcessReview material and ensure that each student is successfulApply learning techniques to increase student achievementDemonstrate high expectations for students and staff

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  Windham School District

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2018

  Executive Director
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  Fort Bend Independent School District

  Aug 2018 - now

  Elementary Educator

  Prepare lesson materials, home works, assignments, tests, etc to meet curriculum goals. Also, use various methods such as oral presentation, workshops, discussion, etc to provide instructions to individual student and class. This includes: • Evaluate student performance regularly and prepare progress reports• Communicate regularly with parents on student performance• Provide technical guidance and materials to substitute teachers and less experienced teachers• Perform school administrative activities as and when needed• Work with other staffs to identify and address student health, behavioral, and learning issues• Identify and order appropriate books and instructional materials• Conduct classes as per the designated schedule• Establish learning objectives and goals clearly• Develop and implement effective learning programs Show less