Michelle Ortiz
El Paso,TX
Summary
Distinguished Pre-K Lead Teacher from 5 Stars Kids Daycare & Learning Center, adept in child behavioral management and lesson development. Developed wide range of skills in dynamic educational setting, including effective communication, curriculum planning, coupled with strong classroom management and communication skills. Energetic and compassionate with talent for fostering engaging inclusive positive learning environments that support student achievement. Leveraged adaptability and early childhood education skills to foster student growth, achieving notable increases in engagement. Excelled in parent-teacher collaboration, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse learning needs.
Seeking to transition into new field where these transferable skills can drive success and growth.
Possesses solid foundation in child development principles and curriculum design, Committed to inspiring and guiding students to reach their full potential.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Lead Teacher
5 Stars Kids Daycare & Learning Center
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Teacher -Toddlers
Castle Montessori
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Dallas, TX06-1988
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Safety awareness
- Key decision making
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Lesson development
- Age-appropriate discipline
- Student evaluations
- Student assessment
- CDA teaching credential
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Classroom restocking
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Social-emotional learning
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Reliability
- Safety Procedures
- Behavioral Management
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
- Student Motivation
- Early Childhood Education
- Physical Education
- Music Education
- Art education
- Multicultural education
Certification
- CDA 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pre-K Lead Teacher
5 Stars Kids Daycare & Learning Center
04.2023 - 10.2024
Teacher -Toddlers
Castle Montessori
02.2019 - 08.2019
- CDA 2024
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
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