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Melanie Ortiz

Summary

As a first generation latina in the Chicago, IL, I have always been motivated by culture, family, education, and inclusivity. I am hungry for experiences that will push me to grow, reflect, and impact the greater good of the communities I am part of with a focus on first generation communities, urban education, low income communities of color and higher education.

I am an experienced educator and college counselor who thrives in fast paced settings and is motivated by setting and achieving short and long term goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

College Team Member

Rauner College Prep, A Noble School
08.2016 - Current
  • Plan, develop & execute 9th & 10th early college curriculum & grade level college-focused curriculum
  • Manage Summer of a Lifetime pre-college summer program; execute recruitment, program matching, 1-1 application meetings, & travel logistics for 60 students; run parent, student, & teacher facing programming
  • Counsel high school seniors & their families to & through the college application process; track progress along various metrics including FAFSA submission, admissions decisions, and more; support first generation & undocumented communities through the complex college application process

Illinois Certified 04 Teacher

The Montessori School Of Englewood
08.2014 - 06.2016
  • Collaborate with co-workers to develop early childhood education lesson plans to ensure children are learning through kinesthetic & auditory methods
  • Foster relationships with stakeholders by communicating with parents on a weekly basis & ensuring they feel their children are safe & cared for in a loving & professional manner
  • Compose quarterly reports that detail children's academic, cognitive, social emotional & physical development & create action plans to support student growth

Education

04 Illinois Teacher License - Early Childhood Education

Dominican University
River Forest, IL
08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

DePauw University
Greencastle, Indiana
05.2014

High School Diploma -

Rauner College Prep
Chicago, IL
06.2010

Skills

  • Teach for America Teacher Spotlight: "Making Chicago Student College Ready" Article, 2017
  • Rochelle Lee Teacher Award Recipient, 2015-2016
  • Teach of America 2014 Corps Member
  • Chicago Marathon Runner, 2016
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority Inc
  • Chicago Posse Scholar

Timeline

College Team Member

Rauner College Prep, A Noble School
08.2016 - Current

Illinois Certified 04 Teacher

The Montessori School Of Englewood
08.2014 - 06.2016

04 Illinois Teacher License - Early Childhood Education

Dominican University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

DePauw University

High School Diploma -

Rauner College Prep

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