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HILDA ORFILA

HILDA ORFILA

Laredo,Texas

Summary

Highly motivated, self-starter Testing & Academic Coordinator with 16+ years experience delivering high quality professional developments and training to administrators, faculty and staff on high stakes testing requirements and instructional strategies. Eager to help evolve education one person at a time. Skillful at developing strategic and effective ways for teachers and administrators to fulfill their duties with the use of technology; both easy to implement and easy to learn. Always ready to help solve problems creatively.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School Testing/Academic Coordinator

Lyndon B. Johnson 9th Grade Annex/UISD
Laredo, Texas
08.2019 - Current
  • DMAC Platform Specialist and Trainer; UISD High School Database; TELPAS Database; SGM Database; 4545 Database; Tyler; IRIS; Basic FileMaker Pro; Google Platform; Microsoft Platform; CAMBIUM; K12 Summit
  • Disaggregate Student Assessment Data (i.e., STAAR,TELPAS, Benchmark, CBAs, Interim Assessment)
  • Create Training Videos for Faculty
  • Google Trainer for “Educator Level I & II” Google Certification for Faculty and Students
  • Coordinate weekly professional development trainings (other than testing) for teachers
  • Coordinate the Administration of STAAR and STAAR Alt 2 End of Course State Assessments
  • Coordinate the Administration of TELPAS and TELPAS Alt State Assessment
  • Coordinate the Administration of Interim Assessments

Created Google Site housing all important information for students

Helped with setup and logistics of TELPAS Tutorials for K12 Summit during school day to help students better prepare for the speaking

Train teachers on how to document Student Growth Measure Policy

Train teachers on how to keep track of House Bill 4545 student Accelerated Learning hours

Train teachers on Google Drive and Google Suite for Education

Develop efficient ways for teachers to fulfill duties strategically and with ease especially for at risk students especially ELs and SPED

Coach struggling teachers one on one

Helped design strategies and techniques to collect TELPAS Writing Samples virtually during COVID years

  • Input designated supports and accessibility features for special populations
  • Coordinate logistics for entire campus during STAAR/TELPAS testing (testers and non-testers)

Create review sessions for students who are scheduled to test STAAR EOC on the following testing days.

Create unique opportunities and coordinate logistics for non-testing students to during test administration days to take CTE Certification Exams; review for TSI Exams; take TSI Exams to meet CCMR criteria

  • Conduct STAAR EOC, TELPAS, CBA, TSI and Benchmark Training for Professionals and Paraprofessionals
  • Assist with PSAT Administration
  • TSI Platform Administrator
  • Coordinate weekly professional development trainings (other than testing) for teachers
  • Conduct Accessibility Feature and Designated Support Turnaround Training
  • Generate reports to aid subject administrators in developing interventions for at risk students.
  • Successfully advocate for students in need of designated supports only be granted by the state not local committee (i.e. Extra Day for testing)
  • Create action plans for initiatives the campus would like to develop to present to the district for approval.
  • Coordinate with core subject Pathfinders and Leads to meet student needs
  • Coordinate PAC-MAN (Passing All Classes) Incentive for students
  • Sit in PLCs
  • Prepare documentation for Turn Around Team for 9th Grade Campus
  • RTI/MTSS Committee Member
  • CERT Team Member
  • PBIS Team member
  • Coordinate and conduct Student Tutorials, Lock-Ins and Super Saturdays
  • Ordered Buses for student tutorials
  • Created PO requests for tutorials, super Saturdays and lock-ins
  • Help with Cafeteria and Hall duty
  • Help with student Chromebook distribution

High School Testing Coordinator

Lyndon B. Johnson HS/UISD
Laredo, Texas
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Coordinate the Administration of STAAR End of Course State Assessments
  • Coordinate logistics for entire campus during STAAR testing (testers and non-testers)

Create review sessions for students who are scheduled to test STAAR EOC on the following testing days.

Create unique opportunities and coordinate logistics for non-testing students to during test administration days to take CTE Certification Exams; review for AP Exams; take AP Exams; take the ASVAB exam; take LAS LINKS assessment

  • Conduct STAAR EOC, CBA and Benchmark Training for Professionals and Paraprofessionals
  • Conduct Accessibility Feature and Designated Support Turn-Around Training
  • Disaggregate Assessment Data
  • Successfully advocate for students in need of designated supports only be granted by the state not local committee (i.e. Extra Day for testing)
  • Create action plans for initiatives the campus would like to develop to present to the district for approval.
  • Assist with TELPAS Testing
  • Assist Academic Coordinator with other Professional Development
  • DMAC Specialist and Trainer; UISD High School Database; SLAD; Tyler; IRIS; Basic FileMaker Pro; Google Platform; Microsoft Platform
  • Coordinate with core subject Pathfinders to meet student needs
  • Coordinate with ESL Teachers to create review sessions for non-testing LEP students during testing days.
  • Payroll for Summer Test Administrators

Classroom Teacher

George Washington Middle School/UISD
Laredo, TX
10.2007 - 09.2017
  • Experience in teaching Math, Reading, and College and Career Readiness.
  • Created a HOW-TO video for teachers on how to use new online textbook for College and Career Readiness Course
  • Selected to write Scope and Sequence for College and Careers Readiness Course in 2014 and 2017.
  • Co-ITT at GWMS 2015, 2016, 2017.
  • Created Spreadsheet to calculate UIL points automatically
  • Trained administration, faculty and staff at GWMS on the transition from current email software to Gmail and transition from eChalk to Edline 2015.
  • Work closely with the GWMS Librarian to develop engaging activities during Library Week and other important library academic celebrations.
  • Member of the SBDM Committee 2014-2015, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.
  • Co-Chair of CNA (Campus Needs Assessment) School Content and Organization Committee 2016-2017
  • Participated in the HOUR of CODE will all my students 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017
  • Coaching UIL Spanish Oral Reading Team attaining 1st place results at invitational and district meets for 8 years.
  • Aide to UIL Coordinator in the organization of UIL Invitational and District Meets
  • TELPAS online test administrator
  • Brought the program “Courts In School” created by Judge Oscar Hale to GWMS in 2010.
  • Auxiliary to STAAR Testing Coordinator.
  • Excellent classroom management and teaching practices.
  • Prom 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 Gala Organizer

Marketing Director

Polariz Restaurant and Sports Bar
Laredo, TX
01.2006 - 10.2007

Owned 22.5% of the enterprise

Creatively marketing the company in a border town

Created literature of the company both in English and in Spanish

Company name design and logo

The marketing plan I implemented is still used to this day at the company; however, I have since sold my interest in the venture.

Freelance Company Literature Designer

Self-Employed
Laredo, TX
03.2002 - 10.2007
  • Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
  • Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
  • Worked with creative personnel to establish and create designs related to brand and communications.
  • Delivered designs to diverse clients on time and within budget.
  • Researched development methods to facilitate design implementation.
  • Reviewed, edited and applied style rules to design, complying with company guidelines.
  • Suggested and implemented strategies and tactics to promote designs on social media.
  • Designed solutions to improve systems and overcome technical constraints.

Contract Linguist

American Language Technologies, Inc
McKinney, TX
12.2001 - 03.2002
  • Supplied well-written summaries and translations of raw foreign conversations in Spanish and English.
  • Performed quality control for translations for accuracy and readability.
  • Determined credibility, value and relevancy of information from various data sources to produce timely reports.
  • Interpreted statements made by participants during interviews, meetings and conferences by using various methods to preserve original intent, meaning and emphasis.
  • Performed analysis and derived information.
  • Segmented audio and video files into individual speaks and identified areas of embedded foreign language.

Credit Analyst

Laredo National Bank
Laredo, TX
10.2000 - 03.2001
  • Prepared basic and preliminary credit analyses to determine creditworthiness and compliance.
  • Requested financial documents from customers.
  • Reconciled customer accounts to identify delinquencies or disputes, documenting root causes.
  • Conducted credit reviews on corporations to assess financial conditions.
  • Monitored and maintained compliance with internal controls and government regulations.
  • Assessed customer credit files regularly to review receivables.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Plant Manager

Clasica Tortilleria, S.A. de C.V.
Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas
01.1998 - 10.2000
  • Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
  • Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
  • Provided work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules and supervised operations to complete work for team of 13.
  • Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
  • Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
  • Managed manufacturing operations for flour tortilla production.

Education

Master of Science - Bilingual Education

Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX
08.2013
  • 4.0 GPA
  • Minor in Early Childhood Reading
  • Lamar, Bruni, Vergara Scholarship Recipient

BBA - Finance

Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX
12.1997
  • 3.4 GPA
  • Graduated cum laude
  • Member of Phi Theta Kappa, 1996-1997

Associate of Arts -

Laredo Community College, Laredo, TX
05.1996
  • Accepted into the Honors Program
  • Honors Program Scholarship

Skills

  • Teacher Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Staff Training
  • Student Activity Program Planning
  • Standardized Testing
  • Performance Improvement

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • 4th – 8th Generalist Certification from the State of Texas
  • 6th – 12th Business Careers Certification from State of Texas
  • Bilingual Certification from the State of Texas
  • GT Certified
  • Google Certified Trainer
  • Stra-tiques Certified

Timeline

High School Testing/Academic Coordinator - Lyndon B. Johnson 9th Grade Annex/UISD
08.2019 - Current
High School Testing Coordinator - Lyndon B. Johnson HS/UISD
09.2017 - 07.2019
Classroom Teacher - George Washington Middle School/UISD
10.2007 - 09.2017
Marketing Director - Polariz Restaurant and Sports Bar
01.2006 - 10.2007
Freelance Company Literature Designer - Self-Employed
03.2002 - 10.2007
Contract Linguist - American Language Technologies, Inc
12.2001 - 03.2002
Credit Analyst - Laredo National Bank
10.2000 - 03.2001
Plant Manager - Clasica Tortilleria, S.A. de C.V.
01.1998 - 10.2000
Texas A&M International University - Master of Science, Bilingual Education
Texas A&M International University - BBA, Finance
Laredo Community College - Associate of Arts,
  • 4th – 8th Generalist Certification from the State of Texas
  • 6th – 12th Business Careers Certification from State of Texas
  • Bilingual Certification from the State of Texas
  • GT Certified
  • Google Certified Trainer
  • Stra-tiques Certified
HILDA ORFILA