LUZ MARIA ORTEGA
Monrovia
Summary
Dedicated early childhood professional with extensive experience in administration and classroom instruction. Proficient in lesson planning, staff oversight, and compliance with educational standards. Bilingual communicator committed to fostering partnerships with families and improving student outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Teach LA
Los Angeles
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood learning.
- Implemented classroom activities promoting social and emotional development.
- Managed daily classroom routines ensuring a safe learning environment.
- Observed and assessed student progress to tailor individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational needs.
- Organized and maintained classroom materials and supplies effectively.
Substitute Teacher
Childcare Careers
Los Angeles
02.2025 - Current
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Developed lesson plans that engaged students in active learning.
Assistant Director
Maryvale
Rosemead
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversaw preschool program with 25 employees and their classrooms, collaborated with teach LA and CCC for substitute scheduling, approved lesson plans, prepared licensing files and DRDPs for state auditing, designed promotional materials for events, organized onsite field trips and health clinics, and structured staff meetings and training sessions.
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Supervised the recruitment process by interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions, and onboarding new hires.
- Guided teachers in uploading professional growth hours to workforce registry and supported their permit acquisition.
- Recruited for state preschool program CSPP and infant toddler state preschool program CCTR while completing all related duties.
Lead Teacher with Administration Responsibilities
Maryvale
Duarte
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Oversaw staff on infant toddler side of preschool, completed payroll, coached on iters/ecers, monitored infant napping logs and food orders, managed allergies, collaborated with child care careers for substitutes, input DRDPs into system, opened and closed facility.
- Managed administrative tasks while serving as lead teacher.
- Coordinated enrollment processes for infant toddlers and managed food program compliance.
- Facilitated classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior.
Associate Teacher
Maryvale
Duarte
04.2012 - 11.2020
- Developed and executed a daily creative curriculum for a classroom of 16 or more children.
- Taught students daily routines promoting structure, creativity, and cleanliness.
- Held various teaching roles, including Infant-Toddler, Preschool, and School Age Teacher.
- Built relationships with families through ongoing communication about child development and growth.
- Completed anecdotal records for each student to support accurate DRDP assessments.
- I structure my classroom to follow the ECERS guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development
Citrus Community College
Glendora, CA12-2019
High School Diploma -
Monrovia High School
Monrovia, CA06-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2026
Skills
- CPR/First Aid Certified for Infants/Toddlers, Children and Adults Expires 05/2028
- Mandated Reporter Training Expires 01/22/2027
- Infant & Child Development Associate Teacher Skills Award 2012
- Child Development Associate Teacher Skills Award 2012
- Bilingual in English & Spanish
- Organized
- Fast Learner
- Team Player
- Site Supervisor Permit Expires 08/01/30
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Teach LA
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Childcare Careers
02.2025 - Current
Assistant Director
Maryvale
08.2023 - 10.2024
Lead Teacher with Administration Responsibilities
Maryvale
11.2020 - 08.2023
Associate Teacher
Maryvale
04.2012 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Child Development
Citrus Community College
High School Diploma -
Monrovia High School
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University