Julia Humphrey Ortiz
Stuart,FL
Summary
Passionate educator with a proven track record at First Baptist Christian School, excelling in creating safe, positive learning environments and fostering student engagement. Renowned for organizational skills and ceramics instruction, consistently enhancing academic growth and satisfaction. Cultivates collaborative projects and leverages art history knowledge, ensuring dynamic, interactive learning experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Ministry Director
First Baptist Church
Stuart, Florida
07.2021 - Current
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Supervised children from ages 5 - 14 years old.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities for upcoming vacation bible school.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
Substitute Teacher
First Baptist Christian School
Stuart, Florida
09.2016 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Ceramics Teacher and Volunteer
Stuart Ceramics
Stuart, Florida
08.2015 - Current
- Increased overall student satisfaction with courses by maintaining a dynamic, interactive learning environment.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of ceramics program curriculum by collaborating with colleagues and staying current on industry trends.
- Established positive relationships with local arts organizations for increased community involvement and networking opportunities for students.
- Organized engaging field trips that attend Stuart Ceramics, helped broaden students exposure to contemporary ceramic art forms.
- Fostered a supportive classroom atmosphere, encouraging collaboration and open communication among students.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for field trip and customers at Stuart Ceramics.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Keiser University
Port Saint Lucie, FloridaHigh School Diploma -
American School of Correspondence
Lansing, IL06.2007
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student Engagement
- Art history knowledge
- Drawing and painting
- Ceramics instruction
- Classroom Management
- Supply Management
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Artistic Techniques
- Collaborative Projects
Timeline
Children's Ministry Director
First Baptist Church
07.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
First Baptist Christian School
09.2016 - Current
Ceramics Teacher and Volunteer
Stuart Ceramics
08.2015 - Current
Associate of Arts - Business
Keiser University
High School Diploma -
American School of Correspondence