Talia Ortega
1239 N. Country Club Blvd., Stockton,CA
Summary
Educational professional accomplished in organizing, implementing, and assisting integrated lesson design, and effectively collaborating with other professionals to provide the highest level of rigorous and relevant education for every student. Dedicated to collaborating with colleagues in order to craft authentic learning experiences and prepare students to be career and college ready in the 21st Century. Successfully implemented tailored coaching strategies that enhanced educator effectiveness and student outcome with new and veteran teachers. Trained extensively in the Science of Reading, Professional Learning Community, Project based learning, and Guided Language Acquisition Design.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Stockton Unified School District
56 S. Lincoln Street
08.2016 - Current
- Supported 3 K-8 SUSD schools (San Joaquin Elementary, Huerta Elementary, Pittman Charter) providing coaching for over 80 teachers in general education and special education over the course of ten years
- Supported in the implementation of newly adopted curriculum (Benchmark, SAAVAS, I-Ready/Ready Math, SIPPS, Heggerty)
- Supported specialized programs such as Pittman Dual Immersion Charter School in the Teaching and Learning Cycle for dual language instruction
- Trained and collaborated with teacher to support English Language Development using data analysis, utilizing the ELD framework, and best practice to support language development with goal of reclassifying students
- Supported and trained teachers in Early Literacy/Science of Reading at the site level with SIPPS and Heggerty curriculum implementation
- Collaborated and coached teachers/grade levels to implement instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and academic achievement (AVID, GLAD, UDL, PBL)
- Mentored/coached new teachers in classroom management techniques in K-8 including Special Education, fostering a positive learning environment utilizing CHAMPS and PBIS
- Utilized all components of coaching cycle during coaching sessions to support teachers professional goals
- Supported/collaborated with the administrator and Solution Tree to promote Professional Learning Community to enhance instructional coherence across grades
- Cultivated strong partnerships between administration and faculty to align goals, expectations, and action plans.
- Fostered data-driven decision-making processes through the implementation of assessment tools and data analysis to support MTSS
- Contributed to a positive school climate by participating in various committees, events, and initiatives outside of direct coaching responsibilities.
- Improved teacher retention rates by offering ongoing support for new educators and long term substitutes
- Mentored teachers through the Induction process to clear credentials through CSTP standards
- Collaborated with administration team on AVID site walk throughs, Instructional Rounds, and Equity walks to support school wide goals
- Led site and district level professional development across content area to support instructional strategies and curriculum support
- Supported parents and students during student goal setting in IEPS, parent coffee hour, and student conferences
Multiple Subject Teacher Intermediate/Middle School Teacher
Nightingale Charter School - Stockton Unified School District
1721 Carpenter Road Stockton, CA 95206
08.2006 - 05.2016
- 7th Grade Multiple Subject Teacher (2013-2016)
- 5th Grade Multiple Subject Teacher (2006-2013)
- Developed engaging Project Based Lesson units aligned with state standards and interdisciplinary teaching to enhance student learning outcome
- Experienced in Common Core Standards through unwrapping standards, assessment development, and vertical articulation
- Utilized data driven instruction to include common formative assessment, diagnostic testing, district assessments to provide differentiation, intervention, or extension of instruction
- Implementation of research based strategies (Reading Apprenticeship, DII, AVID, Math Practices)
- Provided targeted instruction for English Learners through small group instruction
- Promoted parent engagement and student goal setting through Academic Parent Teacher Teams with data analysis and goal setting
- Collaborated with colleagues in various aspects of education to support Professional Learning Communities
- Led reform efforts with community members, organizations, and district officials for charter petition approval and implementation
- Held positions in school site council and leadership committees
Education
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - Education Administration
Teachers College of San Joaquin
2721 Transworld Dr, Stockton, CA 9520601-2014
Master of Education in Educational Inquiry -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
2721 Transworld Dr, Stockton, CA 9520601-2011
Teaching Credential Multiple Subject -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
2721 Transworld Dr, Stockton, CA 9520601-2008
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies -
California State University - Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 9084001-2005
Skills
- Trained in Science of Reading- LTRS course completion
- Trained in Professional Learning Community- Solution Tree/West Ed
- Be GLAD Trained/Certified Educator (Guided Language Acquisition Design)
- Developer/Instructor of Project Based Learning Units
- Trained in Teaching and Learning Cycle
- Trained in the Art of Coaching (Coaching cycle)- Elena Aguilar
- Lead teacher of grassroots school reform and development of Nightingale Charter School (2011)
- Unbound ED- Standards Institute participant
Key Qualifications
- Certified in Multiple Subjects (K-8)
- Knowledge and experience in Common Core Standards through West Ed including: instructional practices, math practices, unwrapping standards, assessment development, and vertical articulation
- Experienced in analyzing various forms of student/school data
- Experienced in Project Based Learning and lesson design
- Implemented a variety of Project Based Learning units for multiple grade levels
- Trained and implemented Reading Apprenticeship strategies
- Trained and implemented Direct Interactive Instruction
- Observed colleagues in classroom instruction
- Promoted parent engagement and student goal setting through Academic Parent Teacher Teams
- Collaborated with colleagues in various aspects of education to support Professional Learning Communities
- Knowledgeable in the Frameworks of 21st Century Learning
- Facilitated and led staff/parent meetings
- Collaborated with community members, organizations, district officials in a charter reform
- Held positions in school site council and leadership for several years
- Organized science camp fieldtrip, Scholastic Book Fair, school pep rallies, student council, in addition to various school events
- Tutored for afterschool programs to provide support and intervention for struggling students
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Stockton Unified School District
08.2016 - Current
Multiple Subject Teacher Intermediate/Middle School Teacher
Nightingale Charter School - Stockton Unified School District
08.2006 - 05.2016
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - Education Administration
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Master of Education in Educational Inquiry -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Teaching Credential Multiple Subject -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies -
California State University - Long Beach