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Brenda Ortiz

Brenda Ortiz

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Talented, dedicated, professional educator with 17 years expertise in promoting academic achievement through intentional pedagogical approaches. Previous leadership experience in an "Ed Camp" setting training colleagues with the implementation of Reading Wonders curriculum within the district. Background knowledge in innovative lesson design and planning in a general education setting including guided language acquisition for emergent bilinguals, as well as a self-contained gifted classroom. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Enthusiastic about transitioning to supporting educators to build a better future for teachers and students.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Northside School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Planned innovative curriculum according to best practices including TEKS to prepare students across grade level for standardized test success.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear learning targets and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each standard.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom to meet student needs.
  • Managed intervention groups of 25 students and provided intentional, direct instruction to support struggling learners in ELA and math.
  • Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments to adjust instruction and utilize appropriate curriculum as needed.
  • Registered student progress on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
  • Collaborated with colleagues, administrators, counselors, and parents, to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Implemented and supported positive behavior to drive social development and maintain favorable interactions.

Classroom Teacher

Peninsula School District
08.2008 - 03.2022
  • Designed dynamic lessons for 25-35 pupils based on student interest and current data to inspire diverse learners.
  • Administered formative and summative assessments to determine student understanding and inform next steps.
  • Collaborated with parents, colleagues, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Boosted learner engagement and resilience by facilitating student set SMART goals and check-ins based on data and interest.
  • Incorporated multiple methods of teaching strategies based on best practices into classroom

Education

Master in Teaching - Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

City University of Seattle
Fife, WA
04.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

The Masters University
Santa Clarita, CA
05.1992

Skills

  • Curriculum Standards
  • Technology Integration
  • Highly Capable instruction and Curriculum
  • Guided Language Acquisition Design trained
  • Curriculum Delivery
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Multiple disciplinary instruction
  • Differentiated instruction

Additional Information

GLAD Trained (Guided Language Acquisition Design)

Gifted and Talented Instruction; Whitworth University, Boise State University

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Northside School District
08.2022 - 06.2023

Classroom Teacher

Peninsula School District
08.2008 - 03.2022

Master in Teaching - Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

City University of Seattle

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

The Masters University

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