Elizabeth Ordonez
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Accomplished ESL and elementary educator with extensive experience at Elkhart Community Schools, specializing in interactive learning and language assessment. Demonstrated success in enhancing student comprehension and multicultural understanding through innovative teaching strategies. Excelled in faculty collaboration and small group instruction, significantly improving educational outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Elkhart Community Schools
Elkhart, Indiana
08.2010 - Current
- Established comprehensive mapping strategies for fourth-grade core subjects.
- Contributed key resources to support fourth-grade science curriculum.
- Founded an after-school Science and Art club with Notre Dame grant.
- Secured a TCU grant for science resource acquisition.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
- Implemented strategies to ensure all students had access to technology for educational purposes.
- Organized field trips to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Utilized various assessment techniques including quizzes, tests, projects and presentations to evaluate student progress.
3rd Grade Educator
Elkhart Community Schools
Elkhart, Indiana
08.2002 - 05.2010
- Created lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Adult ESL Teacher at Bristol
Elkhart Community Schools
Bristol, Indiana
08.2001 - 05.2006
- Developed adult learning opportunities by partnering with Elkhart Career Center for night-time ESL and GED classes.
- Assisted adult learners in overcoming educational challenges.
- Supported adults in completing financial aid forms.
- Researched best practices in adult ESL education and kept abreast of new developments in the field.
- Evaluated student progress and provided feedback on their performance. Provided GED practice tests.
- Assisted in the development of instructional materials and assessment tools for the ESL program and GED programs.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Built lasting relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
ENL Teacher at Bristol Elementary School
Elkhart Community Schools
Bristol, Indiana
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Created interesting and age-appropriate reading lists to expand English vocabulary and comprehension skills.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Customized instructional plans to meet individual student skill levels and learning styles.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.
- Distributed academic resources and study materials to help students prepare for examinations.
- Integrated cultural lessons into the language teaching framework to promote multicultural understanding and sensitivity.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education & ESL
Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN06-2007
Bachelor of Science - Reading
Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN06-1999
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend06-1993
Skills
- Certified ESL instructor
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Designing Digital Materials
- Skilled in High-Ability Literacy Initiatives
Timeline
Educator
Elkhart Community Schools
08.2010 - Current
3rd Grade Educator
Elkhart Community Schools
08.2002 - 05.2010
Adult ESL Teacher at Bristol
Elkhart Community Schools
08.2001 - 05.2006
ENL Teacher at Bristol Elementary School
Elkhart Community Schools
08.2000 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education & ESL
Indiana University, South Bend
Bachelor of Science - Reading
Indiana University, South Bend
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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