Julie Orr
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in creating engaging and interactive science lessons. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and engaging students in critical thinking. Caring relationship builder with analytical mindset to encourage successful learners.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Science Teacher
Science-2-U
08.2008 - Current
- Developed engaging science lesson plans that enhanced student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to promote experiential learning and critical thinking among students.
- Utilized technology tools, such as interactive simulations, to enhance classroom engagement and learning outcomes.
- Established a positive classroom environment, including up to 5 classes of 30 students each day, that encouraged curiosity, exploration, and collaboration among students.
- Partnered with parents to create open lines of communication and encourage involvement in their child's education.
Administrative Assistant, Children's Ministry
Fullerton Free Church
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Entered and maintained data in company's Direct Connect System.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets, email newsletters and informational flyers and posters.
- Controlled and managed document processes by reviewing files, records and critical information to confirm accuracy.
- Planned and implemented various special events for children and families from conceptualization to completion, for up to 750 participants.
Bible Magazine Business Owner and Publisher
Contemplate the Bible Magazine
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Planned and executed print magazine publication from conceptualization to publication.
- Handled all aspects of business, including accounting, sales, social media presence and web design.
- Cultivated relationships with photographers, ministry partners, customers and printing companies to publish 9 bi-monthly issues over 18 month period.
- Worked with Prison Fellowship to donate over 2000 Bible magazines to inmates all over the United States.
Educational Facilitator
Julian Charter School
08.2001 - 06.2008
- Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Coordinated assessment strategies to evaluate student performance and inform instructional adjustments.
- Mentored new homeschooling parents, providing guidance on effective teaching methodologies and school and records management techniques.
- Developed diverse lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, fostering academic growth and achievement.
6th Grade Teacher
Washington Middle School
08.1996 - 06.2000
- Taught Language Arts, ESL, and Social Studies.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by promoting respect, responsibility, and collaboration among students.
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback for improvement.
Kindergarten 2-Way Immersion Teacher
Central Elementary School
08.1994 - 06.1996
- Taught Kindergarten Curriculum in English and in Spanish in order to increase fluency in both languages.
- Facilitated engaging language acquisition through hands-on activities and cultural experiences.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lesson plans.
4th Grade Teacher
Horace Mann Elementary School
08.1993 - 06.1994
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of key concepts.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Fostered positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques.
- Collaborated with parents and colleagues to support student progress and well-being.
Education
Master of Arts - Education-Middle Grades Option
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA05.1993
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student engagement
- Scientific inquiry
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson development
- Classroom behavior management
- Science content knowledge
- Hands-on learning
Certification
- Middle Grades Education Certificate, 1997
- California Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Authorization (CLAD) 1996
- Bilingual, Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Credential (BCLAD) 1996
- Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential, 1993
Timeline
Administrative Assistant, Children's Ministry
Fullerton Free Church
08.2018 - 01.2021
Bible Magazine Business Owner and Publisher
Contemplate the Bible Magazine
10.2017 - 01.2020
Elementary Science Teacher
Science-2-U
08.2008 - Current
Educational Facilitator
Julian Charter School
08.2001 - 06.2008
6th Grade Teacher
Washington Middle School
08.1996 - 06.2000
Kindergarten 2-Way Immersion Teacher
Central Elementary School
08.1994 - 06.1996
4th Grade Teacher
Horace Mann Elementary School
08.1993 - 06.1994
Master of Arts - Education-Middle Grades Option
California State University, San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Point Loma Nazarene University
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