Ilse Espino Ortega, M.Ed
San Francisco,,CA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2019 - Current
- Achieved an 80% success rate in meeting or surpassing end-of-year math score goals through innovative digital content creation (videos, engaging activities, and interactive assessments) at a Title I school.
- Instrumental in achieving a 50% increase in math scores across the entire school since assuming the position of Mathematics Department Chair.
- Utilized AI to create content and analyze student data, supporting and personalizing instruction for students.
- Passionate mathematics instructor and mentor at W.C. Stripling Middle School for sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students.
Mathematics and Science Tutor
Self-employed
01.2016 - Current
- Improved 100% of students' scores within one semester.
- Private tutor specializing in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Physics.
- Provided classroom support by tutoring Algebra I students during regular school hours at Paschal High School for two years.
- Private middle school mathematics tutor.
TCU College Advising Corps, Go Center Mentor
Texas Christian University
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Mentored high school students at Northside High School and Trimble Technical High School, assisting with college admissions processes.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support with scholarships, revision of essays, and applications.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction: Mathematics
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TXBachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Department Chair of Mathematics at WC Stripling Middle School, overseeing and supporting all mathematics teachers
- Site-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Elected Member, manage school campus budget and lead initiatives to improve student achievement
- Educator with excellent public speaking, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Skilled at efficiently handling multiple projects simultaneously
- Bilingual - fluent in English and Spanish
Certification
- TExES Mathematics 4-8 Certification
- TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Certification
- TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental
- TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2019 - Current
Mathematics and Science Tutor
Self-employed
01.2016 - Current
TCU College Advising Corps, Go Center Mentor
Texas Christian University
10.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction: Mathematics
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
Texas Christian University
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