Valeria Ortiz
Art Educator
Montreal,Quebec
Summary
Experienced educator and event coordinator specializing in designing and facilitating creative workshops for diverse audiences, including children, families, immigrants, and marginalized groups. Skilled in developing educational content and interactive activities for various settings, including schools, community centers, and non-profit organizations. Proficient in adapting artistic and cultural concepts to engage participants, fostering creativity, mindfulness, and community connection.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Art Educator & Program Coordinator
AGIR Montreal
9 2024 - Current
- Leading a 3-month long community arts project (Taller de Arte Colectivo) for queer and Latin American immigrants/refugees in Montreal in collaboration with AGIR Montreal.
- Designed and facilitated workshops and events that encourage creative expression across various artistic mediums, with a focus on fostering intercultural and intergenerational dialogue, community-building, and collective art-making.
- Coordinating a culminating group exhibition to showcase participants' works and promote community engagement
Gallery Attendant
Leonard Bina Ellen Art Gallery
09.2023 - Current
- Providing information about exhibition programs and responding to inquiries
- Ensuring the safety of various artworks, addressing technical and security issues
- Serving visitors during special events related to the public programming
Art Educator - Internship
Y des Femmes
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered multidisciplinary art workshops in English and French, promoting mindfulness and creative expression, while adapting content and instruction to meet the needs of women with disabilities, language barriers, and diverse backgrounds.
- Facilitated a safe space for cultural exchange and communication, supporting women from varied experiences, including refugees and those with mental illness or trauma.
- Organized a culminating exhibition to showcase participants' work, celebrating their creative journey.
Outreach Coordinator
Quebec Public Interest Research Group
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted outreach initiatives by tabling on campus to inform students about QPIRG Concordia's mission and services, fostering engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with student associations and clubs to increase QPIRG's visibility, strengthening community connections and broadening support.
- Created and distributed event promotions and social media content, ensuring effective communication of QPIRG's events and workshops to the Concordia community.
Childcare Provider & Tour Guide
Independent Contractor
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Develop and implement outdoor childcare programs for homeschoolers, providing childcare to groups of children aged 7-10 years old
- Led tours in Museums and hikes on Mont-Royal, while incorporating art and nature connection opportunities
- Collaborate with homeschool parents to tailor the program to the needs and interests of the children to ensure a positive and educational experience for all
Community Host & Supervisor - 'Free-Play Saturdays Program'
CCS VERDUN
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitating weekly free play activities for over 40 families in the Verdun neighbourhood
- Welcoming families, guiding them through the space, and presenting additional community services
- Assuring the safety of participants and the materials used for play
Language Tutor - English, Spanish and Reading
Charla English Learning
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Provide virtual support for English and Spanish as a second language students (children and adults) in grammar, conversational fluency, pronunciation, and reading comprehension
- Assist and teach early reading and spelling skills to children as young as 5, following, developing, and adapting teaching material to meet students' needs and learning styles
- Administer class bookings, payments, and marketing strategies to ensure effective and successful tutoring services
Events Coordinator
Concordia's Fine Arts Student Alliance
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Planning and implementing over 6 large-scale events and activities to celebrate the arts community
- Create a budget for each event and keep track of monthly expenses
- Coordinate with external companies for events and perform booking duties
Art Educator - Online Internship
EMSB Virtual School
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Co-taught and supervised a Gd.1 Bilingual class as a student-teacher
- Developed and delivered original art lessons for students following well-structured lesson plans
- Assisted teachers with technological issues and classroom management
Art Educator - Internship
Fabrique Familiale La Cabane
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Developed and delivered original art lessons for children and families in a community organization, produced lesson plans and followed Concordia University's evaluation guidelines
- Created and prepared art craft ideas and materials for La Cabane's creative corner
- Observed and supervised La Cabane's creative space while providing customer service duties to ensure a positive and welcoming environment for all
Events Coordinator (Volunteer)
Concordia's InArte Journal
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Organized and facilitated mixer events, art exhibitions, and art workshops to bring together the fine art student community
- Responsible for booking and renting event spaces on campus, ordering catering, and renting necessary equipment for events throughout the year
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Community Art Education
Concordia University
Montreal, QC 05.2020 - Current
Diploma - Theatre Performance
Humber College
Toronto, ON 05.2001 - 01.2018
Skills
Community building Adaptability Tour Guide Video Production Performance Public Speaking Collaboration Outreach Program Coordinating Exhibition Planning Multimedia Instruction
Certification
TESOL/TESL/TEFL (120-hour course), Oxford Seminars, 2021, Language acquisition, teaching English grammar, classroom management techniques.
Timeline
Outreach Coordinator
Quebec Public Interest Research Group
01.2024 - 04.2024
Gallery Attendant
Leonard Bina Ellen Art Gallery
09.2023 - Current
Art Educator - Internship
Y des Femmes
09.2023 - 03.2024
Community Host & Supervisor - 'Free-Play Saturdays Program'
CCS VERDUN
09.2023 - 01.2024
Events Coordinator
Concordia's Fine Arts Student Alliance
06.2023 - 09.2023
Art Educator - Internship
Fabrique Familiale La Cabane
02.2023 - 04.2023
Childcare Provider & Tour Guide
Independent Contractor
01.2023 - 01.2024
Events Coordinator (Volunteer)
Concordia's InArte Journal
09.2022 - 04.2023
Language Tutor - English, Spanish and Reading
Charla English Learning
01.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Community Art Education
Concordia University
05.2020 - Current
Art Educator - Online Internship
EMSB Virtual School
01.2020 - 04.2020
Diploma - Theatre Performance
Humber College
05.2001 - 01.2018
Art Educator & Program Coordinator
AGIR Montreal
9 2024 - Current
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