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Irma Ortiz-Torres

Sanford,FL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESE Teacher

UCP Of Central Florida
07.2021 - Current
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.

College Facilitator

Ana G Mendez University
10.2009 - Current
  • Planned and facilitated Education and English workshops in accordance with University's curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
  • Conducted Florida Department of Education trainings in clinical education to education professors to be certified to mentor education internships.
  • Identify and recommend education sites for practicums.

ESOL Teacher

Orange County Public School District
08.2002 - 06.2018
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
  • Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
  • Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum/Instruction: Reading

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2006

No Degree - Ph Studies in Curriculum And Instruction

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
San Juan, PR
06.1986

Skills

  • Student Support
  • Educational Opportunities
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Activity Organization
  • Outreach Programs
  • Community Organization
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Member of Ana G Mendez Academic Board since 2018
  • Education Faculty Lead AGMU since 2018


Certification

  • State of Florida Department of Education Educator Certificate coverages: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (K-12); Reading (K-12); Elementary Education (K-6); Exceptional Student Education (K-12)
  • State of Florida Department of Education Clinical Education Facilitator.
  • Orton Gillingham Approach certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

ESE Teacher

UCP Of Central Florida
07.2021 - Current

College Facilitator

Ana G Mendez University
10.2009 - Current

ESOL Teacher

Orange County Public School District
08.2002 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Curriculum/Instruction: Reading

Grand Canyon University

No Degree - Ph Studies in Curriculum And Instruction

Capella University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus

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