Lisa Ortiz

Experience

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  UNM Children's Campus

  Jan 2002 - Aug 2007

  Student Staff/ group leader

  Support the teaching staff in implementing daily curriculum and taking care of the daily needs of the children. Supervise other students in absence of teacher.

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  University of New Mexico Children's Campus

  Sept 2007 - Aug 2008

  Teacher Aide

  Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher.Assists the teacher in preparing lesson outlines, plans, and curricula in assigned areas.Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids for use in classroom, including activity sheets, drawings, and similar handouts. Presents subject matter to children or adults, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, discussions, and role playing.Leads classroom activities; may confer with parents on children's progress in the absence of the teacher.Assists children or adults, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation. Show less

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  The University of New Mexico

  Aug 2008 - May 2021

  Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs; plans and implements curriculum and education for children ranging in age from six weeks to twelve years old. Supervises and observes teachers in classroom or other teaching settings to assess relevant skills, and recommends methods and strategies appropriate to the achievement of project goals. Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors. Mentors lower-graded teachers and student employees; models expert teaching practices, and provides feedback for improving teaching and enhancing parent and student relationships. Interacts with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships. Writes and compiles individual assessments of each child's development; completes daily inventories, child attendance, and related reports. Leads and functionally supervises assigned staff and students, to include work allocation, training, and problem resolution; provides performance management feedback as appropriate. Participates in research programs concerned with improvements in early childhood teaching methods, as appropriate. Develops and maintains systems for recording observations, organizing materials for teacher support, and assessing teacher progress. Participates in the development and presentation of in-service educational programs pertaining to the Center; provides feedback and focused educational programs as appropriate. Involvement with daily classroom scheduling and other administrative duties as assigned. Orders classroom supplies and supports teachers with appropriate classroom environments. Show less Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs; plans and implements curriculum and education for preschool children. Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children. Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors. Interacts with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships. Writes and compiles individual assessments of each child's development; completes daily inventories, child attendance, and related reports. Participates in teaching undergraduate and graduate preschool education labs, as appropriate. Participates in research programs concerned with improvements in preschool teaching methods, as appropriate. Lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation. Show less

  • Education and Development Manager

    Jul 2016 - May 2021

  • Master Teacher

    Feb 2012 - Jul 2016

  • Lead Preschool Teacher

    Aug 2008 - Feb 2012
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  University of New Mexico Children’s Campus

  May 2021 - now

  Assoc. Director