Kandis Ortiz
La Jara
Summary
Knowledgeable educator with hands-on experience in classroom instruction and student engagement. Successfully implemented lesson plans and facilitated interactive learning sessions. Demonstrated effective classroom management and communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Rubi Slipper
03.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
Reading Tutor
AmeriCorps
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracking attendance, goals achieved, and areas requiring continued focus.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Structured activities for interactive learning, reading understanding and fluency skills.
- Conducted ongoing research on best practices in literacy instruction, staying current on trends and methodologies within the field.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that empowered them to succeed.
- Improved students'' reading fluency through tailored lesson plans and engaging activities.
- Boosted student confidence in reading abilities by providing consistent support and encouragement.
- Provided positive feedback often to encourage continued reading success.
Math Tutor
AmeriCorps
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Boosted student confidence in problem-solving by providing individualized support and targeted feedback during tutoring sessions.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
- Assisted struggling students in building a strong foundation in basic math skills to improve overall performance in advanced courses.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and encouraging active participation during tutoring sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2025
Skills
- Individualized learning
- Records maintenance
- Patience and empathy
- Reading strategies
- Collaborative mindset
- Motivating and encouraging
- Differentiated instruction
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
Certification
- Substitute Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certificate - Colorado Department of Education. - Expected March, 2025
Timeline
Server
Rubi Slipper
03.2024 - Current
Reading Tutor
AmeriCorps
08.2023 - 05.2024
Math Tutor
AmeriCorps
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Substitute Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certificate - Colorado Department of Education. - Expected March, 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governor's University
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