Omar Ramon Ortiz
Newport Beach
Summary
Bilingual educator with expertise in creating and implementing instructional materials in English and Spanish. Proficient in utilizing GLAD strategies to enhance language acquisition and communication skills. Experienced in data organization, progress tracking, and fostering collaboration among parents and students to drive academic success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dual Immersion Teacher - (English & Spanish)
PLACENTIA-YORBA LINDA UNIFIED
Anaheim
06.2021 - Current
- Plan and deliver English and Spanish instruction across all content areas (Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science) in a 50/50 dual-immersion model.
- Adapt lessons using informed pedagogy to meet diverse student needs.
- Strengthen students’ comprehension skills, including making connections, predictions, and asking questions.
- Use assessment data to inform instructional decisions and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Conduct parent conferences to communicate student progress in English and Spanish.
- Lead after-school tutoring for students requiring academic intervention across subject areas and grade levels.
- Coordinate student leadership planning and school events.
- Adapt instruction to comply with IEP and 504 accommodation requirements.
- Integrate English and Spanish grammar, vocabulary development, and spoken language practice into daily instruction.
ESL Teacher
EducationFirst
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Seasonally employed as an ESL teacher at the CSULB campus.
- Plan English instruction for international ESL students with ranging proficiency in the language.
- Adapt curriculum to meet students need for support and rigor.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Garden Grove Unified & Newport-Mesa Unified
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Instructed students by following teacher provided lesson plans and managed classroom behavior.
- Provided virtual instruction, hybrid instruction, and in-person instruction for grades K-12 and Special Education.
Elementary School Student Teacher
Newport-Mesa Unified
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with coworkers to develop UDL lesson plans based on the Common Core curriculum.
- Provided virtual, hybrid, and in-person instruction (cohort model and full-time).
- Helped facilitate parent-teacher outreach (e.g., parent-teacher conferences, teacher letters, Spanish translations) and participated in the school's COVID-19 reopening taskforce.
- Participated in IEP meetings.
Administrative Assistant
NeuroRestorative
Tustin
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Organized client files and maintained accurate records for efficient access.
- Managed incoming communications and directed inquiries to appropriate staff.
- Assisted in preparing reports and documentation for administrative needs.
- Supported onboarding processes by preparing materials for new hires.
- Maintained office supplies inventory and ensured timely replenishment.
- Collaborated with team members on special projects to enhance efficiency.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on office procedures and policies.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Worked collaboratively with payroll department to provide comprehensive support.
- Supervised payroll processing activities for all employees.
- Managed payroll information including hours worked, overtime pay rates.
- Reviewed and processed employee benefits, payroll deductions, and garnishments.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
Orange, CA08-2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2019
Skills
- Bilingual: English–Spanish (reading, writing, and oral communication)
- Grammar, Language Arts, and Text Accuracy Instruction
- Detailed Lesson Planning, Documentation, and Record-Keeping
- Instructional Technology & Student Data Management Platforms
- Classroom Management & Student Engagement
- Parent and Family Communication
- GLAD Strategies (structured approaches for language development and comprehension)
- AVID Methodologies (organizational, inquiry-based, and problem-solving strategies)
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Timeline
ESL Teacher
EducationFirst
06.2022 - 08.2022
Dual Immersion Teacher - (English & Spanish)
PLACENTIA-YORBA LINDA UNIFIED
06.2021 - Current
Elementary School Student Teacher
Newport-Mesa Unified
02.2021 - 05.2021
Administrative Assistant
NeuroRestorative
04.2020 - 03.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Garden Grove Unified & Newport-Mesa Unified
09.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology
University of California, Irvine