Mo Ortgies
Atascadero,CA
Summary
Dedicated educator with classroom experience supporting diverse learners and designing educational programming in STEM, math, and social-emotional development. Skilled at fostering inclusive, engaging environments where students feel safe to explore, collaborate, and build foundational academic skills. Committed to supporting the whole child and building strong relationships with students and families and eager to contribute to a collaborative elementary school community that values curiosity, inclusivity, and student-centered learning.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Central Coast Waldorf School
Los Osos, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with lead teacher to design and deliver engaging daily lesson activities that fostered children's learning.
- Supported children's developmental needs through engaging play and structured activities.
- Prepared educational resources and assisted in classroom setup for various activities.
- Monitored behavior and guided children to improve social skills and peer interactions.
- Organized classroom materials to ensure a clean, safe, and accessible learning environment for all students.
Program Specialist
Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast
San Luis Obispo
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Established partnerships with community organizations, broadening program reach and accessibility.
- Developed engaging curriculum materials for diverse learning environments.
- Created educational materials for Girl Scout programs, increasing participant engagement.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts to support local troop activities, fostering community involvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2023
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (In Progress) -
University of Massachusetts Global
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Literacy development
- Inquiry learning
- First aid and CPR
- Social learning
- Family communication
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Central Coast Waldorf School
08.2025 - Current
Program Specialist
Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast
03.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California Polytechnic State University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (In Progress) -
University of Massachusetts Global