Gabriella Ortega
Brampton,Ontario
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. All while approaching all collaborative and teaching using Indigenous based theories of knowing and being. As well as implementing Indigenous methodologies by taking from my own lived experiences as an Indigenous person, and guest on Anishinaabe traditional lands and territories.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
TDSB, Adam Beck Jr Ps
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Adapted to curriculum expectations while focusing on Indigenous pedagogy .
- Implemented Indigenous based teaching models through a culturally responsive approach.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Teacher
Oxford Learning Centre
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Taught by accommodating to students personal needs, goals and pace.
- Smaller classroom environment in order to better use time to cater to each student personally and as effective as possible
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom depending on student grade and skill level.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Student Teacher
TDSB, Kapapamahchakwew Wandering Spirit School
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Implemented Indigenous based teaching strategies (medicine wheel and seven grandparent teachings)
- Approached education through an Indigenous world view and perspective
- Participated in-class daily smudging ceremonies.
- Encouraged and supported students in drum circles, singing, and Anishinaabemowin langauge classes.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Event Coordinator
York University, FESI Conference
06.2020 - 06.2020
- FESI - Faculty of Education Summer Institute.
- Co-Organized conference meetings, guest speaker panels and ceremonies, while focusing on diversity, inclusion, Black and Indigenous solidarity through a anti racist framework.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Rights & Equity Studies
York University
Toronto, ON09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Education
York University
Toronto, ON10.2021
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Social Perceptiveness
- Anti-Racist & Indigenous methodology based approach and lived experience
- Strong focus for inclusivity and equity based teaching
- Excellent communicator, de-escalation skills
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Instructional Methods using Indigenous pedagogy and adhering to Indigenous learning tools, theories and beliefs
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
TDSB, Adam Beck Jr Ps
04.2022 - 08.2022
Teacher
Oxford Learning Centre
02.2022 - 08.2022
Student Teacher
TDSB, Kapapamahchakwew Wandering Spirit School
09.2021 - 03.2022
Event Coordinator
York University, FESI Conference
06.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Rights & Equity Studies
York University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
York University
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