KRYSTALIE ORTIZ
Woodbridge,NJ
Summary
Bilingual Admissions Representative with an aptitude for diverse learning environments, including K-12, special education, and higher education. Experienced with guiding applicants through admissions process, financial aid tasks and conducting thorough interviews with applicants. Skilled in establishing excellent rapport with parents and students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Representative
Lincoln Technical Institute
Iselin, NJ
09.2022 - Current
- Exceeded expectations in first year with the campus, with: 112 starts, 48% start rate, and achieved 127% of my goal.
- Assisted prospective students with the admissions process by providing program information in the areas of Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Dental Assistant, and Information Technology
- Successfully logged student calls and information in Lead Squared and Salesforce
- Conducted interviews to determine student eligibility
- Managed incoming inquiries from prospective students via phone calls, emails, and text messages
- Collaborated with Financial Aid department to ensure successful packaging for enrolled students.
Paraprofessional/ABA Therapist
Innovative Therapy Group
Red Bank, NJ
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided guidance to Special Education students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
High School Admissions Representative
Lincoln Technical Institute
East Windsor, CT
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed relationships with high schools, counselors, and community organizations via phone and e-mails.
- Conducted interviews with potential students and their families to determine eligibility.
- Attended off-site recruiting events such as college fairs or high school visits to meet with potential applicants in person.
- Provided information for prospective students in the areas of Automotive, Collision Repair, Diesel, Welding, and CNC Machining, Electrical, and HVAC/R.
- Participated in outreach activities such as career days and car shows.
- Conducted presentations about the school in high schools across Capital Region, New York.
Paraeducator
Hartford Public Schools
Hartford, CT
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided instruction to individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by a teacher.
- Facilitated inclusion opportunities for special education students within general education classrooms.
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for lessons and activities.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Perth Amboy Board of Education
Perth Amboy, NJ
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Assisted teachers in implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
- Facilitated communication between home and school by providing information about student progress and activities at school.
Teacher's Assistant
Hawkswood School
Eatontown, NJ
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided individualized instruction to students with disabilities, ensuring that their educational needs were met.
- Utilized assistive technology to enable students with multiple disabilities to access curriculum materials.
- Fostered an accessible learning environment by making appropriate adaptations and modifications for students with disabilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09-2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts- Psychology
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ05-2015
Kean University
Union, NJSkills
- Salesforce Software Proficiency
- Mindful Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Data Collection
- Presentations
- Academic Advice and Counseling
- Student Recruiting
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Admissions Representative
Lincoln Technical Institute
09.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional/ABA Therapist
Innovative Therapy Group
03.2022 - 06.2024
High School Admissions Representative
Lincoln Technical Institute
09.2020 - 12.2021
Paraeducator
Hartford Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional
Perth Amboy Board of Education
05.2016 - 06.2019
Teacher's Assistant
Hawkswood School
09.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts- Psychology
Middlesex County College
Kean University
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