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Hezel Orabao

Albuquerque

Summary

Passionate and dedicated educator with 15 years of experience teaching both elementary and adult students, as well as managing teams. Holds a 120-hour TESOL certification and a Level 2 New Mexico teaching license with an endorsement in Language Arts, coupled with a strong background in curriculum development and competency alignment. Skilled in departmental leadership, including managing, coaching, and training staff and students to achieve departmental objectives. A proven communicator who excels in both independent and team settings, with good management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Test Prep

Mission Achievement and Success Charter School
07.2024 - Current

- Analyzes and communicates test results to identify mastered and least mastered skills and standards in every assessment cycle and identifies priority areas for improvement.

- Provides training to teachers in proper test administration online as well as the analysis and interpretation of assessment data.

- Aligns the daily instructional materials to the state standards.

- Monitors instructional delivery, and runs data/planning meeting based on the data from the observation

Guided Reading Coach

Mission Achievement and Success Charter School
07.2022 - 06.2024

- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.

- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.

- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.

- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.

- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.

ELA Teacher

Mission Achievement and Success Charter School
01.2021 - 06.2022

- Teaches reading to first and second grade students

- Aggressively monitors students' progress

- Addresses students' needs through classroom activities

- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.

- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.

- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students

- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students

Middle Grade English Department Head

Logarithm School, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
09.2019 - 12.2020

- Teaches English Language to 6th – 8th Grade Students.
- Maps curriculum in accordance to students' needs.
- Designs activities addressing students individualities.
- Adapts strategies and methods magnifying
students strengths in the class.
- Trains colleagues in the department on test
construction, art of questioning and facilitating learning.
- Supports colleagues for professional growth,
technological needs and stress management.
- Teaches English lessons to local teachers.

English Language Teacher

Logarithm School, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
01.2017 - 12.2020

- 1st - 5th Grades GrapeSEED Teacher
- Integrated technology to lesson
- Planned, organized, and provided instruction in
English that meet state and school standards
- Provided instruction that is consistent and
coordinated with the school's instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets
- Developed and delivered lesson plans that utilized a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies
- Addressed all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that developed each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area
- Administered academic and language

assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition
- Gathered, analyzed and interpreted data from
administered assessments to evaluate students'
progress and learning outcomes
- Adapted curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment
- Organized extracurricular clubs and activities to support and develop students' ESL abilities

4th Grade Homeroom Teacher

Colawingon Elementary School
08.2011 - 09.2016

- Taught 4th grade students, Planned, prepared
and delivered lesson plans and instructional
materials that facilitated active learning.
- Maintained discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school and the state.
- Encouraged and monitored the progress of individual students and used information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Maintained accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
- Updated all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
- Communicated necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
- Observed and evaluated student's performance and development.
- Assigned and graded class work, homework, tests and assignments.
- Encouraged parent and community involvement; obtained information for parents when requested,

promptly returned phone calls and answered
emails.
Participated in professional activities.
Performed other duties as assigned like
chairmanship for monthly activities.

Elementary Science Teacher

Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School
06.2009 - 08.2011

- Designed syllabus for Science with activities in accordance to TIMS (Trends in International Math and Science) Standards.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans
and instructional materials that facilitated active learning.
- Evaluated reference books, workbooks and books for laboratory activities to ensure appropriateness to students.
- Developed work matrix, lesson plans and standardized tests.
- Managed student behavior in the classroom and in the laboratory room by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Maintained discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school and the state, as agreed upon by parents, students and teachers.
- Encouraged and monitored individual student's progress and used information to adjust teaching strategies and techniques.
- Maintained accurate and complete records of students' progress and development to be deliberated and reported every quarter of the school year.
- Updated all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
- Communicated necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
- Provided a variety of learning materials and
resources for use in educational activities and
laboratory exercises.

Education

Master of Arts - Organizational Management

Liceo De Cagayan University
Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines 9000
04-2014

120-hour Course - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

Philippine International Communicators
Baguio City, Philippines
06-2013

Bachelor of Arts - General Education

Lourdes College
Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines
03-2009

Skills

    - Customer Service

    - Team Player

    - Classroom Management

    - Curriculum Development

    - Lesson Plan Implementation

Accomplishments

    Awarded as Best Elementary Teacher (25 March

    2016)

    Awarded as GrapeSEED Teacher Excellent in

    Planning (28 April 2018)

Certification

- Licensed Elementary Teacher

- Level 2 K-8 Elementary (with endorsements in Language Arts)

- Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL) Certification

Languages

English
Full Professional
filipino
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Director of Test Prep

Mission Achievement and Success Charter School
07.2024 - Current

Guided Reading Coach

Mission Achievement and Success Charter School
07.2022 - 06.2024

ELA Teacher

Mission Achievement and Success Charter School
01.2021 - 06.2022

Middle Grade English Department Head

Logarithm School, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
09.2019 - 12.2020

English Language Teacher

Logarithm School, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
01.2017 - 12.2020

4th Grade Homeroom Teacher

Colawingon Elementary School
08.2011 - 09.2016

Elementary Science Teacher

Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School
06.2009 - 08.2011

- Licensed Elementary Teacher

- Level 2 K-8 Elementary (with endorsements in Language Arts)

- Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL) Certification

Master of Arts - Organizational Management

Liceo De Cagayan University

120-hour Course - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

Philippine International Communicators

Bachelor of Arts - General Education

Lourdes College
Hezel Orabao