Jesus Ortega
Greenville,SC
Summary
Dedicated English and Spanish Classroom Teacher with current Colombian teaching certificate. Bringing 10 years' experience at the secondary and high school level. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Associate
BMW Manufacturing
Spartanburg, SC
11.2023 - Current
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Safely operated hand and power tools to complete repetitive tasks.
- Prepared materials for assembly work to keep workflows running smoothly.
- Adhered to all quality control standards by thoroughly evaluating all printed components.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
Classroom Teacher
Secretaria De Educacion De Santander
Santa Barbara, Santander Colombia
08.2015 - 10.2022
- Worked with students from grades 6 to 11 covering English as a Foreign Language subject according to national standards.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 100 students.
- Instructed groups of up to 20 students and provided individual support.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Classroom Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano Bucaramanga
Bucaramanga, Colombia
01.2013 - 10.2022
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 100 students.
- Planned lessons ans activities to cover all required course material.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Instructed groups of up to 20 students and provided individual support.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching French As A Second Or Foreign Language
Universidad Industrial De Santander
Bucaramanga, Santander - Colombia12.2012
High School Diploma -
Escuela Normal Superior De Piedecuesta
Piedecuesta, Santander - Colombia12.2005
Skills
- Student Development
- Activity Coordination
- Multimedia Integration
- Standardized Tests
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Test Administration
- Lesson Plan Development
- Curriculum Development
- Creative Problem Solving
- School Improvement
- Interactive Whiteboards
- Bilingual Education
- Online Learning Platforms
- Multicultural Awareness
- Educational Research
- Peer Tutoring
- First Aid and CPR
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Associate
BMW Manufacturing
11.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Secretaria De Educacion De Santander
08.2015 - 10.2022
Classroom Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano Bucaramanga
01.2013 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching French As A Second Or Foreign Language
Universidad Industrial De Santander
High School Diploma -
Escuela Normal Superior De Piedecuesta