Belinda Orsborn
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Accomplished educator and Program Director with extensive experience in classroom management and student engagement. Proven ability to enhance community outreach and collaboration, resulting in successful and inclusive programs. Committed to empowering diverse learners and driving academic achievement through innovative lesson planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Grade 1
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
Program Director
GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center
06.2016 - 05.2022
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Designed customized training programs to enhance staff knowledge and skills in key areas of responsibility.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Promoted an inclusive environment by actively engaging diverse populations in all aspects of programming.
- Initiated community outreach programs to raise awareness and increase participation, strengthening community relations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05-1999
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
Certification
- Bilingual Certified in grades 1-6
- English as a Second Language Certified in grades 1-6
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 1
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Program Director
GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center
06.2016 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Sam Houston State University
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