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Melody V. Ortiz

South Gate,CA

Summary

I am a passionate, innovative, and organized teacher with a record of improving test scores by adapting curriculum and teaching styles. Familiar with educational philosophies aimed at supporting students academically and socio-emotionally. Adept in creating engaging learning environments that celebrate students' unique learning styles and ideas. Co-host of a podcast called "Intersectionality in the Diaspora" where my partner and I talk about social issues in the BIPOC community.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Service Representative 911 Dispatcher

LAPD
04.2025 - Current

Training Program: Utilize multiple screens, radio frequencies, and a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to receive and differentiate 911 and non-emergency telephone calls from the public, dispatch police patrol cars to calls for service, critical incidents and emergencies, access law enforcement databases and provide support information to police officers.


Spanish Embedded Tutor

Cerritos College
01.2021 - 04.2025
  • Teaches Spanish language to adults of various demographics.
  • Interprets Chicanx/Latinx literature through the lens of language to encourage proper grammar and syntax.
  • Evaluates student performance through written and oral assessment.
  • Provides singular tutoring and accommodations to all students regardless of individual difference in abilities, needs and interest.

Substitute Educator

Los Angeles Unified School District
04.2018 - 04.2025
  • Utilizes AUTCore lesson plans aimed at promoting students' physical, emotional and social growth. Experience with Welligent, DRDP’s, IEP’s and Creative Curriculum.
  • Designed a behavioral technique (calm down corner) aligned with state curriculum that improves focus, mood and functionality.
  • Incorporates problem solving tactics to assist in the improvement of skills that nurture strengths and develop weaknesses.
  • Knowledgeable in N2Y Unique, Social express, Amplify, Eureka Math, Great Minds, IXL, Imagine Learning, Newsla, Zearn, Brainpop, Edpuzzle and Dreambox.

Citizenship & ESL Spanish Teacher

Norwalk / La Mirada Adult School
03.2018 - 04.2025
  • Creates a full curriculum based on state standards.
  • Delivers English language lessons that incorporate the use of audio-visual aids and civic teaching methods to promote interaction.
  • Prepares necessary resources to aid in student comprehension of the curriculum.
  • Establishes rigorous learning objectives to prepare students for evaluation.

Special Education Assistant

156th Street Elementary School
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Compiled documentation for student behavior and interventions for Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
  • Assisted teachers in refocusing challenging behaviors expressed by students within the program.
  • Oversaw students during instruction, small groups, and breaks.

Coordinator

Herbalife International
04.2011 - 09.2014
  • Earlier Professional Experience

Interpreter

Salazar Int Agency
06.2008 - 04.2011
  • Earlier Professional Experience

Education

Master's - Spanish Literature

California State University Los Angeles

Bachelor's - Spanish, Minor: Education

University of California Davis

Skills

  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Lesson Planning
  • Group Guidance
  • Conflict Management
  • Strategic Thinker

Language

English
Spanish

Internships

  • Cerritos College CTX Program
  • 2nd Annual Interdisciplinary Conference – CSU Sacramento

Timeline

Police Service Representative 911 Dispatcher

LAPD
04.2025 - Current

Spanish Embedded Tutor

Cerritos College
01.2021 - 04.2025

Substitute Educator

Los Angeles Unified School District
04.2018 - 04.2025

Citizenship & ESL Spanish Teacher

Norwalk / La Mirada Adult School
03.2018 - 04.2025

Special Education Assistant

156th Street Elementary School
08.2017 - 04.2018

Coordinator

Herbalife International
04.2011 - 09.2014

Interpreter

Salazar Int Agency
06.2008 - 04.2011

Bachelor's - Spanish, Minor: Education

University of California Davis

Master's - Spanish Literature

California State University Los Angeles
Melody V. Ortiz