Hi, I’m
Brittany Ortiz
Bronxville,NY
Summary
Seeking a career change due to relocation. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and outgoing, positive demeanor. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships and cultivating partnerships. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Knowledgeable in customer service with extensive experience in the work force. Impeccable oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
High School Biology Teacher
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
- Consistently updated curriculum to align with state standards (NGSS) and ensure relevance to current scientific knowledge.
- Enhanced students critical thinking skills through project-based learning and scientific inquiry methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, fostering a comprehensive understanding of biology in relation to other subjects.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided individualized support for struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions or small group instruction, leading to improved academic performance.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Established a positive learning environment by maintaining clear expectations and providing consistent support for all students.
- Served as a coach for the schools softball team, fostering a passion for work ethic and teamwork.
Advance Care Alliance
Care Manager
07.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Created customized life plans, behavioral plans and health plans for 40 individuals, working with residential and day-program staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Helped set goals, determine appropriate interventions and connect resources for individuals and families.
- Visited individuals at their homes, residential or day programs as to develop relationships and assess their needs/wants within their environments.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Coordinated OPWDD/Medicaid Services-filling out necessary forms and serving as a liaison between the individual and government agencies.
- Maintained network of community resources to provide most comprehensive support services possible to clients.
CityMD
Medical Scribe
06.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Accompanying health-care providers through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Charting patient encounters by recording information such as patient complaints, physician comments, diagnosis, and prescriptions.
- Submitting appropriate medications, electronically to patients' pharmacy
- Documenting complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results and other details directly into charts.
- Perform POC testing such as COVID-19 Antigen/PCR testing, required venipuncture and EKG's.
- Submitting orders for additional tests and examinations, as well as patient referrals.
- Processing paperwork for discharging patients and emergency transportation orders to coordinate patient movements.
- Selecting appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for records.
- Staying on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow.
Medly Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician
06.2020 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Verified patient data and billing information to discover and resolve erroneous bills due to system errors.
- Processed over [100] prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
NYCDOE
Assistant Teacher
09.2014 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities specific to special education classrooms (3:30), consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for students with physical and cognitive disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Downs Syndrome, ID and/or Cerebral Palsy.
- Provided (1:1) and integrated (12:1) group-based learning support to maintain students academic and social progress/development.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom activities, games and weekly classroom-outings.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies such as point systems.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Attended IEP and Life Plan meetings to discuss student progress and provided insight regarding areas of academic and social skills needing strengthening. Helped create goals for students based on progress noted.
- Analyzed student assessment data to determine next steps. Provided after-school tutoring with students in reading, language arts and STEM.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery as well as to provide nonverbal students with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities such as medication management, education/aiding in personal hygiene and counseling resources when necessary.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Pursued professional development opportunities to cultivate further understanding of considerations governing productive learning environments.
Education
New York University, New York, NY
Master of Arts from Secondary Biology Education
05.2024
Touro College, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
05.2022
Skills
- Pedagogical Knowledge
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Project-based learning
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Individual Service Plans / Individualized Education Program
- Classroom Management
- Care Advocacy
- Parental and Guardian Assistance
Timeline
High School Biology Teacher
Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
08.2023 - Current
Care Manager
Advance Care Alliance
07.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Scribe
CityMD
06.2021 - 06.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Medly Pharmacy
06.2020 - 10.2020
Assistant Teacher
NYCDOE
09.2014 - 06.2017
New York University
Master of Arts from Secondary Biology Education
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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