Sydney Lee Ortiz
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Energetic, creative, and proactive nanny and educator with a passion for cultivating the social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and artistic abilities in charges seeks a long-term position as nanny/private educator.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Private Family, Children 2, 3.5, And 5
01.2021 - Current
- Extensive international and domestic travel throughout the year.
- Other activities: Nanny and me music and swim classes, yoga, dancing, singing, running, contact improvisation, cooking, sensory play, and other child-directed play.
Share Nanny
Private Families
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Two sets of 4 and 7 year old siblings enrolled, respectively, in French and Chinese immersion schools.
- Provided support and assistance for all aspects of online learning including facilitating zoom classes, keeping students engaged, and homework completion.
- Engaged children in enrichment activities such as arts and crafts; STEM projects; yoga; creative movement; cooking; journal writing; and urban adventures on bicycles.
- Conflict resolution using restorative justice and positive discipline.
Temporary Nanny
Town And Country Agency
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Care for children ages 1 to 17.
- Responsibilities included, but not limited to, infant and toddler care; overnight stays; family assistant duties; and tutoring.
Elementary School Teacher
One Purpose Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Kindergarten to first grade, children ages 5, 6, and 7.
- performed a comprehensive range of responsibilities including the design and delivery of lessons in balanced literacy, math, science, social studies, English
language development, and project-based learning in alignment with California Common Core State Standards. - worked closely with behavior specialists, social workers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and administrators to implement behavioral and academic
support to maximize student learning and engagement, and to minimize disruptive behavior. - participated in weekly professional development meetings in project-based learning, curriculum mapping, guided reading, positive behavior intervention and support,
and best trauma informed practices.
Elementary School Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Kindergarten to second grade, children ages 7 to 9.
- Taught all academic subjects including math; Balanced Literacy; science; social studies; physical education; and art in second grade classroom.
- Planned and taught lessons in all subject matter in mild to moderate special day class.
- Participated in the writing and implementation of Individual Education Plans for students.
Elementary School Teacher
Salinas City Elementary School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Assumed all teacher responsibilities including adapting and implementing lessons in ELA; math; science; art; ELD; and
PE lessons to reflect CA CCSS. - Collaborated in bimonthly data team meetings to analyze data; set SMART goals; and select instructional strategies to ensure that all students were meeting the district's
priority standards. - Provided after school intervention classes in ELD for English Language Learners
Elementary School Teacher
Korean International School Of Ho Chi Minh City
03.2009 - 03.2013
- Designed and taught lessons in math; science; social studies; and English language development to students at dual immersion international school.
- Utilized training and experience as a children’s ESL/EFL instructor to provide differentiated and communicative instruction to students with varying levels of English.
- Worked with grade level team for curriculum mapping; lesson planning; and creation of formative assessments in all subjects.
- Taught summer enrichment and after school classes in arts and crafts; yoga; music; and dance.
Education
B.F.A. - Dance And Theater
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Newborn Care Specialist Certificate - Gentle Blessings
- Experience working with children who have special needs
- Extensive training in trauma informed practices
- Up to date passport and travel ready
- Experienced solo traveler
- Behavior management
- Enrichment
Timeline
Nanny
Private Family, Children 2, 3.5, And 5
01.2021 - Current
Share Nanny
Private Families
06.2020 - 06.2021
Elementary School Teacher
One Purpose Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Temporary Nanny
Town And Country Agency
01.2018 - 01.2021
Elementary School Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
08.2016 - 06.2018
Elementary School Teacher
Salinas City Elementary School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
Elementary School Teacher
Korean International School Of Ho Chi Minh City
03.2009 - 03.2013
B.F.A. - Dance And Theater
University of New Mexico
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