Mellissa Ortiz
Selah,WA
Summary
Compassionate individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Selah School District
08.2023 - Current
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with guardians to involve support systems in educational process.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Met with guardians to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
5th Grade Teacher
West Valley School District
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, guardians, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Met with guardians to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Elementary Educator
Ellensburg School District
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Second Grade Teacher
Wahluke School District
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Built positive relationships with guardians involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Nerve Conduction Technician CMA - Non Licensed
Yakima Valley Rehabilitation Center
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2007
Skills
- Student/client centered approach
- Understanding of Medicaid
- Insurance authorizations
- Administering variety of assessments
- Special needs support
- Collaboration with behavioral supports
- Connect families with resources as needed
- Submitting CPS reports
- Student/client advocate
- Cultural Awareness
- Self-Directed
- Verbal Communication
- Record keeping
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Selah School District
08.2023 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
West Valley School District
08.2022 - 08.2023
Elementary Educator
Ellensburg School District
08.2016 - 08.2019
Second Grade Teacher
Wahluke School District
08.2012 - 08.2015
Nerve Conduction Technician CMA - Non Licensed
Yakima Valley Rehabilitation Center
06.2007 - 07.2009
Master of Arts - Teaching
Heritage University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Washington State University
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