Megan Ortiz
Conroe,TX
Summary
Motivated Teacher with 2 years teaching experience in CISD. Confident in lesson plan implementation including differentiation, higher order thinking and intervention plans. Supports students through creating a calm and engaging classroom environment. Passionate about teaching language arts using the 5 essential components of reading. Enthusiastic about helping students build self confidence and achieve full potential.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade ELA Teacher
Bonnie Wilkinson Elementary School
Conroe, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and delivered engaging lessons in accordance with curriculum guidelines and TEK standards.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by providing open-ended questions or tasks.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop strategies for improving student outcomes.
- Cultivated a safe, clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Attended professional development sessions related to ELA instruction.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments.
- Utilized technology frequently into lesson plans.
Substitute Teacher
ESS
Saint George, UT
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Worked primarily in k-5th grades.
Sales Associate
Downeast Home
Saint George, UT
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Engaged shoppers, providing assistance and information on merchandise and product features.
- Managed cash register operations using POS system, including processing sales and returns.
Furniture Sales
Boulevard Home
Saint George, UT
01.2017 - 09.2018
- I communicated with multiple departments to set up delivery, financing, etc to make sure all sales went smoothly for each guest.
- Received weekly sales training and participated in multiple cross trainings in order to do my job efficiently and pass on knowledge to te rest of my team.
- During my first year in sales my department saw a 41% sales increase.
Teaching Internship
Snow Canyon High School
Saint George, UT
05.2016 - 01.2017
- I helped monitor the classroom, organize school work, help prepare lesson plans, made copies and all other necessary duties.
- I helped students stay on task and work through problems with the help and direction of my Mentor Teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dixie State University
Saint George, UT05-2022
Skills
- Meaningful Lesson Plan Development
- Teacher Support And Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Detail Oriented
- Title 1 Experience
- ESL certified
- Time Management
- Proficient in Microsoft, Google docs, and various programs: NoRedInk, Lexia, Canvas, etc
Certification
NoRedInk
- ESL certified
- GT certified
- Reading Academy certified
- Attended multiple dyslexia trainings in CISD
- Sam Houston mentor teacher
- Worked in Washington County School District for 2 years as a Substitute teacher K-5th
- Spent a full year working with a mentor teacher through AmeriCorps
Timeline
3rd Grade ELA Teacher
Bonnie Wilkinson Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
ESS
01.2021 - 03.2022
Sales Associate
Downeast Home
10.2019 - 01.2021
Furniture Sales
Boulevard Home
01.2017 - 09.2018
Teaching Internship
Snow Canyon High School
05.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dixie State University
NoRedInk
- ESL certified
- GT certified
- Reading Academy certified
- Attended multiple dyslexia trainings in CISD
- Sam Houston mentor teacher
- Worked in Washington County School District for 2 years as a Substitute teacher K-5th
- Spent a full year working with a mentor teacher through AmeriCorps
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