Brenda Ortiz
Fontana,CA
Summary
Multifaceted Lecturer with eight years of teaching experience. Known for interesting lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding. Currently seeking to establish a foundation in the field of counseling in hopes of obtaining a long term, fulfilling position helping schools in my community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Intervention Mentor Specialist
Youth Action Project
02.2024 - Current
- Assist mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Help students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Encourage exploration of new hobbies and career opportunities to enhance quality of life.
- Educate students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Assist mentees in the progression of their academic pathways.
Lecturer
Victor Valley College
09.2019 - 02.2024
- Foster supportive learning environments,
- Assist high school and collegiate level students in developing and advancing in subject-specific skills.
- Produce high-quality material for supporting and developing student learning.
- Evaluate and document performance to ensure successful completion of courses.
- Refer students with learning difficulties or personal issues to support departments.
- Provide guidance and support on academic matters.
- Experiment with new technologies to improve instructional effectiveness.
- Utilize presentations, props and visual aides to promote engagement during lectures.
Lecturer/ Dual Enrollment Instructor
California State University San Bernardino
06.2016 - 01.2024
- Foster supportive learning environments, help students develop advanced level and subject-specific skills.
- Produce high-quality material for supporting and developing student learning.
- Encourage active participation through discussions and debates.
- Refer students with learning difficulties or personal issues to support departments.
- Evaluate performance to ensure successful completion of courses.
- Provide guidance and support on academic matters.
- Experiment with new technologies to improve instructional effectiveness.
- Utilize presentations, props and visual aides to promote student engagement during lectures.
- Facilitate discussions to promote critical thinking about instructional topics.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University San Bernardino
12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino 06.2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Victor Valley College
06.2013
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA06.2012
Skills
- Active listener/Attentive
- Efficient verbal and nonverbal communicator
- Public speaking skills
- Collaborative and Independent
- Emotional intelligence
- Effective Leadership
- Great rapport
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective time management abilities
- Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point)
- Curriculum planning
- Proficient in Spanish
- Detail oriented
- Adaptability
Timeline
Academic Intervention Mentor Specialist
Youth Action Project
02.2024 - Current
Lecturer
Victor Valley College
09.2019 - 02.2024
Lecturer/ Dual Enrollment Instructor
California State University San Bernardino
06.2016 - 01.2024
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University San Bernardino
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Victor Valley College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Victor Valley College
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