Dorothy Ortiz
Edinburg,Texas
Summary
High-energy Teacher with solid background educating students. Maintains organized and disciplined classroom environments devoted to student learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences. Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Edinburg, TX
08.2003 - Current
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art Teacher Education
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-2009
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX05-2000
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Fundraising
- Clear public speaking skills
- Community involvement
- Elementary Education
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Lesson Planning
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Student Records Management
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Flexible and adaptive
Affiliations
- bicycling
- weight lifting
- photography
- art/drawing
- reading
Accomplishments
- I graduated with honors with my bachelor's and with honors with my associate's. I have been working with the ECISD for 22 years.
Certification
- I am a Texas certified bilingual teacher.
- I am also a veteran.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
08.2003 - Current
Associate of Arts - Art Teacher Education
South Texas College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking
South Texas College
- I am a Texas certified bilingual teacher.
- I am also a veteran.
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