Hilda Martinez, a National Board-Certified teacher, specializes in early literacy and works as an RTI teacher in inner-city schools, helping to design and implement plans for students requiring Tier 2 and 3 support. Additionally, Martinez mentors student teachers through San Diego State University's credential program and currently teaches at Zamorano Fine Arts Academy, an arts magnet school in the San Diego Unified School District. In 2019, she was named the district's Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Martinez earned her MA in curriculum and instruction from San Diego State University and is BLCAD certified. She has presented at conferences on topics supporting English Language Learners, close reading, guided reading, and the gradual release of responsibility.
