José Ortiz
Lancaster,United States
Summary
Empathetic, thoughtful and poised Floater Teacher with creativity and flexibility when designing and executing curricula. Highly adaptable in new environments and effective at reading and adhering to student needs. Open-minded listener with 7 years of experience supporting students from varying backgrounds and social skills individually and as whole.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floater Teacher
Lancaster Early Education Center
05.2018 - Current
- Implemented lesson plans across multiple classrooms, promoting consistent educational standards.
- Facilitated classroom management strategies to enhance student engagement and behavior.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt teaching methods for diverse learning needs.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students and parents to support individual growth.
Teacher Assistant
APM Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha
05.2016 - Current
- Assist lead teacher with curriculum development and lesson planning activities
- Plan activities as per the curriculum
- Supervise preschoolers in terms of learning and behavior management
- Prepare classroom instruction materials
- Maintain preschoolers' records and assist with assessments
- Assist preschoolers with meals and toileting needs
- Observe preschoolers for adjustment or behavior issues
Para-professional
Elementary School Salvador Brau – District Cidra Region
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Assist students by reviewing reinforcing basic instruction assigned by a classroom teacher. Assist small groups of students in teacher-directed learning activities, assisting individuals as needed. Assess student needs progress under teacher direction. Implement planned programs of team sports, physical fitness games with groups of students for physical education activities. Assist with positive behavior support plans as directed by certificated staff. Follow district guidelines to protect student health and safety.
Autism Teacher of Independent Living
High School Miguel
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Report to the director
- Follow the schedule planned by the director, coordinate with other teachers accordingly, and plan the sessions to be organized
- Make presentations, other course material, notes, etc., based on the syllabus drafted for the students and incorporate the same in the class sessions
- Encourage students, enhance their public speaking skills, motivate and work towards building their confidence, and improve their social skills and life skills.
- Motivate students to pursue their talents and skills such that they could make the utmost use of them and that their talents get the required recognition
- Assign different art and craft projects and homework to students, review the same, assign grades, and appreciate special creative efforts taken by students to motivate them further
Autism teacher
School Jorge L. Marrero Padilla
04.2014 - 05.2014
- Expertise in dealing with autism children with utmost patience, care, and love
- Excellence in planning sessions and developing course materials, keeping in mind the requirements excellence in identifying the interests and talents of the children and working towards nourishing the same excellence in working as a mentor for the students and ensure that they not only succeed in academic life, but also excel in their personal lives.
Para-professional
School of Jose De Diego
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Helped and oversaw arrival and departure of students
- Monitored students in the dining hall, restroom, hallway, playground, for the duration of field trips, school assemblies, and particular events, at snack, nap time, and ahead of and after school
- Provided support to the special education teacher as the instructional program is implemented
- Supervised students independently and in small groups as learning activities are conducted in line with teacher directions
- Prepared a weekly agenda with the help of the teacher(s)
- Amassed materials, programs, and equipment before the arrival of the students
- Assisted teacher with official statement boards, repetition of materials and grading tests
- Prepared student charts, work folders, and other secretarial duties as assigned by the educator
Paraprofessional
School of the Community La Esperanza
08.2009 - 09.2010
- Helped and oversaw arrival and departure of students
- Monitored students in the dining hall, restroom, hallway, playground, for the duration of field trips, school assemblies, and particular events, at snack, nap time, and ahead of and after school
- Provided support to the special education teacher as the instructional program is implemented
- Supervised students independently and in small groups as learning activities are conducted in line with teacher directions
- Prepared a weekly agenda with the help of the teacher(s)
- Amassed materials, programs, and equipment before the arrival of the students
- Assisted teacher with official statement boards, repetition of materials and grading tests
- Prepared student charts, work folders, and other secretarial duties as assigned by the educator
Education
AA - Early Childhood
Ashford University
San Diego, CA01.2014
Mechanical Drafting
Leigh Data Processing Institute
Reading, PA01.1989
General
Reading High School
Reading, PA01.1987
Commercial Art
Muhlenberg Vo-Tech School
Reading, PA01.1987
Skills
- Certified in CPR
- Clerical assistance skills
- Childcare management
- Experience in child supervision
- Teaching experience
- Proficient in parent-teacher interactions
- Diverse teaching strategies
- Integrating art
- Early learning facilitation
Certification
- Teaching Certification
Additional information
- KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Thirthteen years of experience working with special needs children
- Highly skilled in managing the needs of special children. Certificate in Autism
- Great aptitude to maintain emotional control under stress
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Knowledge of using general office equipment and machines
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Floater Teacher
Lancaster Early Education Center
05.2018 - Current
Teacher Assistant
APM Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha
05.2016 - Current
Para-professional
Elementary School Salvador Brau – District Cidra Region
11.2015 - 05.2016
Autism Teacher of Independent Living
High School Miguel
09.2014 - 05.2015
Autism teacher
School Jorge L. Marrero Padilla
04.2014 - 05.2014
Para-professional
School of Jose De Diego
08.2011 - 05.2013
Paraprofessional
School of the Community La Esperanza
08.2009 - 09.2010
Mechanical Drafting
Leigh Data Processing Institute
General
Reading High School
Commercial Art
Muhlenberg Vo-Tech School
AA - Early Childhood
Ashford University
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