Leticia Ortiz
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher at Mashantucket Child Development Center, skilled in lesson planning and fostering family engagement. Developed differentiated instruction strategies that significantly enhanced student engagement and success. A positive role model and mentor, I effectively collaborated with parents to support student growth, ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Mashantucket Child Development Center
02.2001 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Receptionist
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
08.1994 - 01.1998
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients through professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction by warmly greeting visitors and promptly addressing their needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Kingstown High School
Wakefield, RI06-1994
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Key decision makingj
- Emotional support
- Curriculum alignment
- Team building
- Family engagement
- Feedback and evaluation
- Safe learning environment
- Curriculum implementation
- Critical thinking
- Learning strategies
- Positive role model and mentor
- Community involvement
- Cultural sensitivity
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Mashantucket Child Development Center
02.2001 - Current
Receptionist
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
08.1994 - 01.1998
High School Diploma -
South Kingstown High School
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