Jennifer Ortiz

Experienced Special Education Teacher of high school sciences including Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Living Environment, and Chemistry. Uses innovative teacher-student collaborative method to keep students attentive and involved in learning process. Provides flexible instructional programs creating positive class environment favorable to student learning and personal growth.

IEP Case Manager

School Years: Special Education Teacher (2021 - Present)

• Formulated specialized and specific goals through careful data analysis per each student with an IEP
• Ensure State and Federal compliance through Finalized IEPs, PWNs, IEP notices, and student related documents
• Certify appropriate accommodations and modifications, and related services listed in student IEPs are active and implemented into classroom setting

Instructional Team Lead (ILT) - 10th Grade Team Lead

School Years: 2 Years (2025-2026 and 2024-2025)

• Provided pivotal and organizational leadership amongst educators in helping to support students reach assiduous achievement goals through effective professional development
• Coordinate paramount roles and agendas where time sensitive matters were addressed through both discussion and unified actions
• Amplified support by conducting weekly meetings aided to fostering academic enrichment and community with passionate educators alike

Transition Team

School Years: 9th Grade IEP Students, 2023-2024

• Establish an equitable and supportive foundation for students with IEPs by formulating interview questions conducted by members of the Special Education Committee
• Ensure students with IEPs had proper exposure and effective preparation for Post Secondary Education
• Enhance student advocacy as well as academic prosperity through skills required for pursuing education, career preferences, and independent living skills

Cosmetology Club

School Years: 2 Years, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023

• Welcome diverse explorations of beauty through skincare, makeup, haircare, nail care, and aromatherapy
• Embed a welcoming home base for students of all backgrounds to freely self-express themselves through both external and internal beauty
• Empower students to demonstrate obtained skills of artistry while learning from peers and instructor

Regents Prep Instructor

1 Year Biology (School Year: 2024-2025)

• Have students foster growth in self-assessment and practice through routine practice test and rubric guidelines
• Align NYS Biology Regents Curriculum and requirements into student facing materials for students
• Support students with independently managing student logistics through mastery of subject content

• Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment, December 2025
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate of Completion, June, 2025
• CPR certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, October 2020
• NYS Autism Workshop, Birch Services, August 2021
• School Violence and Intervention Certificate, Frontline Education, October 2020
• Introduction to Substitute Teaching Program, Frontline Education, October 2020
• Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), CUNY Lehman College, November 2020