Michelle Orobitg-Baca
McKinney,TX
Summary
Dynamic and equity-focused educational leader with over 18 years of experience in designing and leading impactful bilingual, dual language, and ESL programs across K-12 school systems. As the Founder and CEO of Aprendas Education Solutions, expertise in instructional design, culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy, and large-scale professional learning facilitation drives a commitment to enhancing teacher and leader capacity for emergent bilingual students. Proven ability to manage complex educational initiatives while partnering with district and school leaders ensures the implementation of data-informed, equity-centered learning solutions. A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, combined with a dedication to disrupting systemic inequities, empowers educators through research-based, scalable learning experiences that transform teaching and accelerate student achievement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator of Language Acquisition
Allen ISD
Allen, TX, USA
06.2020 - Current
- Lead professional learning design and delivery for Bilingual and ESL educators across the district.
- Conduct district-wide program evaluations and data analysis to assess effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Support administrators and teacher leaders in implementing HQIM in bilingual classrooms, including coaching in English and Spanish.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with curriculum and data teams to align language acquisition efforts with academic goals.
Founder & CEO| Educational Consultant
Aprendas Education Solutions, LL
McKinney, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Lead a bilingual education consulting firm specializing in designing and implementing dual language programs across school districts in the Southern U.S.
- Partner with school and district leaders to design and execute strategic, research-based professional learning experiences aligned with district goals and emergent bilingual student outcomes.
- Supervise consultants and project teams in implementing coaching, facilitation, and curriculum design services.
- Develop programmatic systems, scopes of work, and impact measurement tools that guide implementation and sustainability.
- Provide expert support on translanguaging, bridging strategies, and bilingual instructional standards in both English and Spanish.
- Regularly consult with stakeholders to ensure alignment with instructional goals, improve service delivery, and maintain long-term partnerships.
Bilingual/ESL Coordinator
McKinney ISD
McKinney, TX, USA
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Create and facilitate professional development to enrich learning, language and literacy for second language acquisition
- Partner with individual campuses to provide assistance including: differentiated campus professional development, conduct campus focus walks based on PD and EL support, analyze campus/district trends, provide feedback & support, collaborate with teacher teams during PLCs, collaborate with instructional coaches to impact teacher pedagogy, providing model lessons, and coaching
- Assist teachers in learning and using a variety of on-going, researched-based approaches to support second language acquisition
- Consult with parents, administrators, teachers, and stakeholders regarding the Dual Language Program
- Assist with the selection of supplemental teaching materials
Bilingual Teacher
Earl Slaughter Elementary, McKinney ISD
McKinney, TX, USA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Taught 3rd grade bilingual students using teaching strategies including: small groups for reading and math, differentiation, workstations, balanced literacy (reading/writing workshop model)
- Facilitated Lead4Ward Strategies of Engagement Professional Development and coached peers on implementation
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
- Collaborated with other staff members from my campus and others amongst the district to help in the implementation of Tabor Rotation Math rotation program for student led learning
- Collaborated with district bilingual coordinator in creating balanced literacy training for the district summer institute
- Facilitated with the district bilingual coordinator in training district teachers on components of the balanced literacy framework
Bilingual Teacher
Earl Slaughter Elementary, McKinney ISD
McKinney, TX, USA
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Taught 1st grade bilingual students using teaching strategies including: small groups for reading and math, differentiation, workstations, balanced literacy (reading/writing workshop model)
- Mentored and modeled implementation of teaching strategies and lessons to new teacher
- Facilitated iStation Cycled Based Interventions Professional Development and coached peers on implementation
- Facilitated in the implementation of Tabor Rotation Math rotation program for student led learning with my peers on 1st grade team
Dual Language Teacher
Barton Elementary, Irving ISD
Irving, TX, USA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Taught 2nd grade Dual Language students using teaching strategies including: small groups for reading and math, differentiation, workstations, balanced literacy (reading/writing workshop model)
- Collaborated with dual language English Partner in creating engaging lessons that used a variety of researched-based approaches to support second language acquisition
- Consult with parents, administrators, teachers, and stakeholders regarding the Dual Language Program
Education
Masters of Educational Leadership -
Texas A&M Commerce
Texas Teaching Certification - Bilingual/ESL EC-4
BA - Political Science and Spanish Literature
University of New Mexico
Skills
- Research-driven strategy development
- Adaptive problem-solving skills
- Group Facilitation, Interpersonal Communication, and Stakeholder Engagement: Vital for collaborating with school partners, internal teams, and community stakeholders
- Curriculum Development and Instructional Design: Show ability to translate research into actionable, teacher-friendly content
- Templates & Framework Design: Suggest skill in operationalizing complex ideas into usable resources
Accomplishments
- Presented at BEAM 2019 and TABE 2018 on dual language and bilingual education.
- Led CBLI training for sheltered and general education teachers of emergent bilingual students.
- Designed and facilitated PD on GLAD strategies, language objectives, academic vocabulary, and RTI for ELs.
- Developed and led new teacher academies and bilingual instructional coaching initiatives.
Certification
- Texas Educator Certificate – Bilingual Generalist EC–6
- Texas Educator Certificate – Principal EC–12
- Sheltered Instruction Training (SIOP & CBLI)
- Gifted and Talented (GT) Certified
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Certified
Languages
English + Spanish
Bilingual + Biliterate
Timeline
Coordinator of Language Acquisition
Allen ISD
06.2020 - Current
Founder & CEO| Educational Consultant
Aprendas Education Solutions, LL
01.2020 - Current
Bilingual/ESL Coordinator
McKinney ISD
01.2016 - 12.2019
Bilingual Teacher
Earl Slaughter Elementary, McKinney ISD
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bilingual Teacher
Earl Slaughter Elementary, McKinney ISD
01.2008 - 01.2013
Dual Language Teacher
Barton Elementary, Irving ISD
01.2007 - 01.2008
Masters of Educational Leadership -
Texas A&M Commerce
Texas Teaching Certification - Bilingual/ESL EC-4
BA - Political Science and Spanish Literature
University of New Mexico
Leadership Experience
- Designed and delivered 20+ targeted professional learning sessions for K–5 educators, coaches, and district leaders focused on bilingual instruction, language development, and literacy.
- Lead Presenter at BEAM 2019 and TABE 2018 on cross-linguistic bridging in dual language classrooms.
- Organized and facilitated district-wide GLAD Certification Cohorts (2017–2019); developed GLAD-based trainings (GLAD LAND, GLADifying Instruction).
- Created and led ELLevation Strategy Series (LevELL Up, Sailing Through ELLevation) to build teacher capacity with data-informed instruction.
- Delivered foundational training for bilingual new teacher academies and RtI coordinators, including sessions on vocabulary development, program models, and interventions for ELs.
- Co-created and presented the Balanced Literacy Institute for K–5 educators, aligning dual language instruction with reading/writing workshop models.
Professional Development
- Bilingual/ESL Education of the Metroplex 2019
- Texas Association for Bilingual Educators 2018
- National Association of Bilingual Educators 2017
- La Cosecha Dual Language Symposium 2018
- HRS Level 2 2019
- Solution Tree- Creating District Level PLC Structures 2019
- STAAR Training for Coordinators 2019
- Sheltered Instruction Training for Coordinators 2019
- 38 Great Academic Language Builders 2018 + 2019
- Bilingual/ESL Elementary LPAC Training 2016-2019
- RtI Coordinators Training 2018 + 2019
- Bilingual/ESL ELlevation Training 2018
- Leadership Summit Summer of 2017 + 2018
- Solution Tree Training 2017
- Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) 2017
- Learning Forward Coaches Academy 6-Day Training 2017