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I love to explore new cultures while traveling the world.
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Lilliana Ortega

Chicago,IL

Summary

Kind Kindergarten Teacher with 18 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Co-Teacher

Goodwin Elementary School
08.2012 - Current
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Increased parent involvement in the educational process through regular communication, fostering a supportive environment for student success.
  • Promoted a positive classroom culture by implementing effective behavior management techniques that encouraged self-regulation and mutual respect among students.
  • Collaborated with co-teacher to design engaging lesson plans that aligned with state standards and school curriculum guidelines, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality instruction.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and staff members to foster a team-oriented approach to education focused on achieving shared goals.
  • Implemented formative assessments throughout lessons to evaluate student understanding and adjust instructional strategies as needed, leading to improved academic outcomes.
  • Organized various hands-on activities and interactive projects that captured students'' interest while reinforcing key concepts in math, literacy, science, and social studies.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and performance data, using this information to inform future instruction and provide meaningful feedback during parent-teacher conferences.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education and enhance overall teaching effectiveness.
  • Coordinated with special education professionals to ensure accommodations were provided for students with unique learning needs, promoting an inclusive classroom environment where all children could thrive academically.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate varied skill levels within the classroom, promoting mastery of content for all students regardless of their starting point or pace.
  • Served as a positive role model for students by consistently demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, compassion, and dedication towards their growth as learners and individuals.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.

Kindergarten Teacher

Cicero West Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2012
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.

ESL Teacher

Mark DeLay School
08.2007 - 06.2009
  • Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
  • Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
  • Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
  • Strengthened students'' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lesson plans that incorporated elements from various subjects into the ESL curriculum.
  • Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
  • Contributed to school-wide professional development initiatives by leading workshops on best practices for teaching ESL learners across different grade levels.

Education

Masters of Education - Education

Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL
05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
12.2005

Skills

  • Child Development

  • Special Education Support

  • Positive Reinforcement

  • Small Group Instruction

  • Classroom Organization

  • Progress Monitoring

  • Parent-Teacher Communication

  • Transitions Management

  • Differentiated Instruction

I love to explore new cultures while traveling the world.

My family has traveled throughout the world.  We've been very fortunate to have explored 50+ countries together and have created many beautiful memories that I try to share with my students whenever possible. 

Timeline

Kindergarten Co-Teacher

Goodwin Elementary School
08.2012 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Cicero West Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2012

ESL Teacher

Mark DeLay School
08.2007 - 06.2009

Masters of Education - Education

Concordia University Chicago

Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Northeastern Illinois University

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