Marybeth Ortiz
Hayward,CA
Summary
Proactive and mission-driven educator with exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities, consistently recognized for reliability and adaptability. Demonstrates a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills, ensuring effective responses to evolving challenges. Committed to leveraging strengths to foster team success and contribute to organizational growth while supporting faculty, staff, and students in achieving their goals. Passionate about creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment that empowers all stakeholders.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal: Student Life
Junípero Serra High School, San Mateo
01.2006 - Current
- Worked in various departments of the school over the past 25+ years as the World Languages Department Chair, Algebra and Spanish Teacher, Club Moderator, Class Moderator, Swim School Director and Activities Director.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2001
Multiple Subject Credential -
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Spanish
University of California, Davis
Davis06.1998
Skills
- Spanish Speaking
- Google Suite
- Supervision and leadership
- Excellent communication
- Mission driven decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Self-Directed
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 program heads and a staff of over 80.
- Led the school through Covid-19 as the lead coordinator of in-school testing while creating cohorts and re-introducing student activities and athletics in a safe manner to support the mental health, social growth and spiritual development of the student body.
- Revamped the Campus Ministry program to create opportunities to grow in their faith journey.
- Created the Mission & Brotherhood program at Serra which was a moral-based decision -making program that was student led.
Certification
Completed CAA Certification Process (2011)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Principal: Student Life
Junípero Serra High School, San Mateo
01.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of San Francisco
Multiple Subject Credential -
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Spanish
University of California, Davis
Affiliations & Memberships
- Member of St. Timothy Catholic School Board (2024-present)
- Volunteer Athletic Director, St. Timothy Catholic School (2023-present)
- Member of the CAPSO Board of Directors (2021-2024)
- Member of St. Veronica Catholic School Board (2017-2019)
- Member of CIF Federated Council as the CAPSO Representative (September 2014-present)
- Member of the CIF Federated Council Executive Board (February 2022 - February 2024)
- WCEA-WASC Visiting Team Member and Chair Person for Serra (2009)
- Member of the NCEA (2008-present)
- Member of the NIAAA (2008-present)
- Member of the CSADA (2008-present)
- Member of the CCSADA (2008-present)