Laura Ornelas
Education
Marshall,Texas
Summary
Focused professional with master's degree in educational leadership and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Goal-oriented leader driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
ACE Site Coordinator
Region 8/Jefferson ISD
Jefferson, Texas
08.2021 - Current
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
CTE Teaching and Learning Teacher
Jefferson ISD
Jefferson, TX
08.2015 - Current
- Devised, utilized and updated curricula and lesson plans for individual courses in Teaching and Learning Department.
- Sponsor of Texas Association of Future Educators at the local, regional, state, and national level of competitions.
- Assessed students' strengths and weaknesses regularly to provide appropriate methods for addressing learning needs
- Implemented different technologies to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background
- Sponsor of DECA officers and competitiors at the district and state levels.
- Devised, utilized and updated curricula and lesson plans for individual courses.
Middle School Art Teacher
Center ISD
Center, Texas
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Assisted students in finding inspiration for art and music through emotion, other media and history.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Splendora ISD
Splendora, TX
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
- Instructed Career and Technical students in Family and Consumer principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter
- Completed many continuing education and in-service courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in education
Art Teacher, Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Timpson ISD
Timpson, Texas
08.1995 - 08.2013
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress
- Instructed students in career development techniques including resume writing, career research and college research
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
Education
Masters in Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas05.1992
Skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Self-motivated
- Effective time management
- Student and parent relations
- Goal planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Instructional leadership
- Team leadership
- Policy and procedure
Certification
Secondary Family & Consumer Science Teacher Certification
Secondary Art Teacher Certification
References
Michael Walker
High School Principal/Assistant Superintendent
Jefferson High School
Jefferson ISD
#1 Bulldog Dr. Jefferson, Texas 75657
mfwalker@jeffersonisd.org
903-665-2461 ext. 3506
References
Shelly Waldon
Director of Afterschool Centers on Education
Region 8 Service Center
4845 US - 271
Pittsburg, TX 75686
903-824-6499
References
Dr. Lynn Phillips
CTE /Curriculum Director
Jefferson, Texas
#1 Bulldog Dr.
Jefferson ISD
Jefferson, Texas 75657
903-665-2461 ext. 3501
Timeline
ACE Site Coordinator
Region 8/Jefferson ISD
08.2021 - Current
Middle School Art Teacher
Center ISD
08.2020 - 08.2021
CTE Teaching and Learning Teacher
Jefferson ISD
08.2015 - Current
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Splendora ISD
08.2013 - 08.2015
Art Teacher, Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Timpson ISD
08.1995 - 08.2013
Masters in Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences
Stephen F. Austin State University
Secondary Family & Consumer Science Teacher Certification
Secondary Art Teacher Certification
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