Kelly Ortiz
Findlay,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated Music Education Specialist with over 15 years of experience in directing ensembles and developing comprehensive music curricula. Focuses on effective communication and teamwork, contributing to creative, successful performances and inclusive classroom environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Education Specialist
Pandora-Gilboa Local School District
Pandora, OH
08.2007 - Current
- Plan upbeat and engaging curriculum for both elementary and middle school general music classes, which include vocal, instrumental, listening, and movement activities in each lesson.
- Provide differentiated instruction and support for students with special needs or learning challenges, ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
- Direct and manage four vocal ensembles ranging in age from fifth through twelfth grade, as well as plan and direct a yearly elementary musical.
- Collaborate throughout the year with other educators in my current school, including the band director, as well as music educators throughout the county in which I teach.
Music Education Specialist
Hardin-Northern Local School District
Dola, OH
08.2004 - 07.2007
- Developed a comprehensive curriculum that aligned with national and state standards for music education ensuring consistency across grade levels (kindergarten through fourth grade).
- Organized school-wide Christmas and Spring choral concerts showcasing students' musical talents.
- Directed the yearly high school musical and the pit orchestra.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OHMaster of Music Education - Music Education
Heidelberg University
Tiffin05-2015
Skills
- Proficient in piano and voice
- Creative curriculum development and lesson planning
- Performance direction and ensemble management
- Instructional materials selection
- Effective communication
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Classroom management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Served as a guest speaker at both Bluffton University and Ohio Northern University on the topic of the first years of teaching music.
- Spearheaded purchase and implementation of ukuleles into the upper elementary music classes.
- Increased student participation in the arts by bringing about new activities for involvement, such as the annual Talent Show and Choir Cedar Point performances.
Certification
- "First Steps in Music" Certification Training - (2017)
- "Conversational Solfege" Certification Training - (2019)
Timeline
Music Education Specialist
Pandora-Gilboa Local School District
08.2007 - Current
Music Education Specialist
Hardin-Northern Local School District
08.2004 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Heidelberg University
Master of Music Education - Music Education
Heidelberg University