Elizabeth Ortega
York,PA
Summary
A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. I am ready to help a team as well as learners achieve goals. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am always willing to take on added responsibilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Lancaster Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13
08.2019 - Current
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of learners
- Promote positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Served as mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
Children's Church Director
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Developed lesson plans & activities for teachers to use each week
- Planned special events for children (Easter Egg hunt, Fall Fest, movie night, etc.)
- Supervised children from ages 5 to 9 years old.
Center Support Staff
Bright Horizons
05.2016 - 06.2020
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives and children's interests
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon variety of instructional techniques
- Established a safe play environment for children
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors
Education
Masters of Education - Language & Literacy
Millersville University
Millersville, PA12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Special Education
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA2019
Skills
- Creating Age-Appropriate Activities
- Special Needs Support
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Organization
- Creative Teaching Techniques
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Organizational Skills
- Technology Integration
- Professional Demeanor
- Professionalism
- Reliability
Certification
- Early Childhood Education PreK-4
- Special Education K-8
Educational Experinces
Student Teaching: New Holland Elementary in Spring 2018 - 2nd grade
- Worked with small groups of students teaching math, reading, and social studies.
- Wrote and implemented a variety of lesson plans.
- Created hands-on experiences for students to learn material and incorporated technology into my lessons.
- Observed and implemented positive behavior management strategies
Student Teaching: New Holland Elementary in Spring 2018 - Autistic Support
- Worked with students who are nonverbal
- Created daily probe sheets for each student that listed targets for students to learn to help them reach their IEP goals and objectives.
- Worked one-on-one with students completing intensive teaching trials, manding, and play skills.
- Verbal Behavior Milestone Assessment and Placement Program
- Observed and implemented positive behavior management strategies
Volunteer Experiences
Nursery Assistant at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
- Provide care for children ages infancy through Kindergarten during the church service.
Children's Church Teacher at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
- Teaching and helping children grow spiritually.
- Creating and implementing lessons and crafts for children from Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Vacation Bible School Director at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
- Organized bible school for children from Kindergarten through 6th grade.
- Implemented curriculum through music, teachings, crafts, and games.
Timeline
Children's Church Director
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
08.2021 - 02.2024
Special Education Teacher
Lancaster Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13
08.2019 - Current
Center Support Staff
Bright Horizons
05.2016 - 06.2020
Masters of Education - Language & Literacy
Millersville University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Special Education
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania
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