SOFIA ORTIZ
Oakland,CA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Specialist Teacher
Skyline High School
2023.08 - Current
- Assessed student progress regularly, utilizing various assessment tools to inform instruction and provide targeted feedback.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Contributed actively in IEP meetings with parents, administrators, and support staff, collaborating on strategies that best supported each student's unique needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and service providers to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement opportunities, promoting a supportive home-school partnership.
Instructional Support Specialist
Oakland Unified School District
2021.08 - 2023.05
- Provided core curriculum instruction and behavioral intervention to students with disabilities
- Supported students with meeting goals and objectives including students with IEPs
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students
- Modified general education curriculum as necessary and assisted students with class assignments
- Supported teachers and administrators in the coordination and monitoring of student behavior contracts
- Verified completion of appropriate student interventions and behavior consequences
- Communicated expectations, provided guidance, and showed an active interest in student progress
- Facilitated self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
Bears & Grizzlies Assistant Camp Lead
Cal Youth Camps - Blue Camp
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Assisted supervisor (Camp Lead) with coaching and support of staff (Camp Counselors) working in camp programs, providing direction and feedback if necessary
- Ensured staff are following stated policies and procedures and providing a safe, fun, and educational skills-based experience for the campers
- Supported supervisor with program quality review, including the execution and evaluation of program planning
- Planned, developed, and led recreational activities as needed or assigned
- Communicated and worked closely with supervisors on all aspects of customer service, paperwork, facility, program development, and staff supervision.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - ISD3 in Public Health, Sociology, Counseling & School Psychology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2021
Skills
- Student Advocacy
- Progress Monitoring
- Collaborative Teaching
- Motivating students
- Relationship Building
- Group and individual instruction
Leadership Experience
- Vice President of Finance, Co-President, 08/2018 - 05/2021, Planned Parenthood: Generation Action, SDSU, San Diego, CA, Educate the SDSU population about social justice and reproductive rights, Bring awareness to reproductive justice and pro-choice activism, Act as an affiliate to local, state, and national reproductive justice organizations
- Peer Health Educator, 08/2019 - 05/2020, Led sexual health education program with college students in small groups, Marketed health education program through social media and presentation platforms, Acted as a health resource for college students, Increased communication and education skills
Timeline
Resource Specialist Teacher
Skyline High School
2023.08 - Current
Bears & Grizzlies Assistant Camp Lead
Cal Youth Camps - Blue Camp
2022.05 - 2022.08
Instructional Support Specialist
Oakland Unified School District
2021.08 - 2023.05
Master of Science - Special Education
California State University - East Bay
Bachelor of Arts - ISD3 in Public Health, Sociology, Counseling & School Psychology
San Diego State University
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