NORMA BARRIENTEZ CORTESE
Racine
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Racine Unified School District, specializing in bilingual education and classroom management. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative lesson delivery and effective collaboration. Skilled in formative assessments and leveraging educational technology to meet diverse learner needs. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Racine Unified School District
09.1998 - 01.2023
- As a Dual Language teacher, I have diligently worked to create engaging lessons to enhance my students learning in two languages.
- I modified Lucy Calkins Reading and workshops to meet the needs of my diverse learners by focusing on the 'Teaching points'.
Restaurant Management
Buona Vita Pizzeria
Racine
06.2000 - 01.2018
- Restaurant Management with Bartending, Hosting, and Serving.
- Consulted with restaurant management on menu changes to ensure quality of drinks being served.
- Plated finished dishes according to presentation standards set forth by restaurant management.
- Ensured that prepared foods met quality standards set by restaurant management.
- Collaborated with the restaurant management to address customer feedback and improve service.
- Adhered to all safety protocols set forth by the restaurant management team.
- Delivered meals promptly while adhering to quality standards specified by the restaurant management team.
- Adhered to cash handling procedures as established by the restaurant management team.
Retail Management
Berman's Leather
Racine
01.1982 - 01.2000
- Retail Management.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in retail management as well as best practices within the industry.
- Delivered presentations at national conferences outlining best practices in retail management techniques.
- Attended industry-related seminars, conferences, workshops, staying up-to-date with trends in retail management.
- Assisted in inventory management, ordering and stocking of wines for retail sales.
- Reviewed weekly retail sales data to identify opportunities for improvement in inventory management practices at each location.
Educational Assistant
Racine Unified School District
08.1988 - 06.1998
- As an assistant I worked in grade k4-8 in different areas as in Bilingual program, Title 1, Special education and regular education.
- I provided support to the lead teacher by working in a small group setting with students, create bulletin boards, corrected papers and help organize grade book.
Education
Master of Arts - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY IN THE EDUCATIONAL FIELD
CARDINAL STRITCH
Milwaukee, WI12.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education
ALVERNO COLLEGE
Milwaukee, WI05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
CARTHAGE COLLEGE
Kenosha, WI05.1990
Skills
- Bilingual
- Data entry
- Classroom management
- Strong communication skills
- Time management
- PD training
- Effective collaborator
- Independent
- scheduling
- budgets
- Educational technology
- Bilingual education
- Conflict resolution
- Effective feedback
- Team collaboration
- Leadership development
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Lesson delivery
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Student needs assessment
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Special education
- Public speaking
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Educational activities
- Cooperative learning experience
- ESL, English as a second language
- SMART board aptitude
- Standardized testing techniques
- Standardized testing
- Test proctoring
- Instructional best practices
- Testing and grading
- Elementary education
- Student engagement
- Fundraising
- Record keeping
Certification
Life Time 1008 Elementary/Middle Level education, 1023-Bilingual -Bicultural
Accomplishments Community
- PDP Team Member, 2004-2016
- Awarded 'Citizen of the Year' from Wadewitz PTA, 2015-2016
- Student Council Advisor, 2018-2021
- Mentor Teacher and Supervising for Student Teacher, 2010-2022
- Racine Unified School District Encore Winner, 2016
- Graduate of Leadership Racine, 2013
- Data team member at Wadewitz and Dr. Jones, 2000-2018
- Union Leader that collaborates with ASC, 2000-2020
- Active member L.U.L.A.C., 2015-2022
- Lead Teacher in Problem Solving, 2000-2021
- Pandemic Re-Entry implementation committee, 2020-2021
- Instructional Framework Action, 2020-2021
- Google Tools Portfolio, 2020-2021
- Participated in the District Rapid Improvement Calendar Kaizen, 2015-2022
- PTA member, 2000-2021
- Testing Coordinator -Dr. Jones Elementary (NWEA Map test and WKCE state test), 2002-2011
- RUSD MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOCUS, 2022
- WIABE Educator of the Year, 2022
- Retired from district, 2023
- 360 Learn2Serve for Bartending Certification, 2018-Present
- 360 Learn2Serve Food and Safety Management Certification, 2023-Present
- Restaurant Management, 2000-2018
- Retail Management, 1982-2000
Timeline
Restaurant Management
Buona Vita Pizzeria
06.2000 - 01.2018
Teacher
Racine Unified School District
09.1998 - 01.2023
Educational Assistant
Racine Unified School District
08.1988 - 06.1998
Retail Management
Berman's Leather
01.1982 - 01.2000
Master of Arts - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY IN THE EDUCATIONAL FIELD
CARDINAL STRITCH
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education
ALVERNO COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
CARTHAGE COLLEGE
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