Dr. Ramon Martinez

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ramon Antonio Martínez is an associate professor at the Graduate School of Education and the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity at Stanford University. His research explores the intersections of language, race, and ideology within K-12 public schools, with a particular focus on literacy learning for multilingual children and youth, as well as the preparation of teachers to work in multilingual settings. In addition to his long-term community-engaged research, Dr. Martínez actively supports pre-service teachers through his ongoing work in the Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP). His scholarship has been published in various academic journals, including Anthropology & Education Quarterly, International Multilingual Research Journal, Language Policy, Linguistics Education, Modern Language Journal, Research in the Teaching of English, and Review of Research in Education. Dr. Martínez earned his Ph.D. in the Division of Urban Schooling at the Graduate School of Education & Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford Graduate School of Education • Stanford, CA

Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Education.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford Graduate School of Education • Stanford, CA

Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Education.

Elementary School Teacher

— Present

Los Angeles Unified School District • Los Angeles, CA

Taught elementary education.

English Teacher

— Present

Prague, Czech Republic • Prague

Taught English language.

English Teacher

— Present

Mexico City, Mexico • Mexico City

Taught English language.

Adjunct Instructor

— Present

Teacher Education Program, University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Taught courses in teacher education.

Adjunct Instructor

— Present

Linguistics Department Teacher Education Department, California State University, Long Beach • Long Beach, CA

Taught courses related to linguistics.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.