Timothy Ornes
Educator
Denver,CO
Summary
Compassionate, innovative leader with a proven track record in management, fostering professional growth and executing successful projects. Competent at performing independently or as member of a team. Well-versed in traditional workplace, thrives in an outdoor space and excels in the digital world.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Teacher
Denver Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Owner/Operator
Camp Explorasaur
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Determined business plan, mission statement and vision.
- Met or exceeded all business and professional goals to date.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads, maximize brand identity and inspire exploration.
- Managed registration, transactions and other administrative tasks to foster excellent personalized customer experiences.
- Created space for meaningful, memorable experiences in supportive environment
- Promoted self-guided learning, cooperation and fun utilizing hands-on activities to foster individual growth and inspire appreciation for natural world.
- Developed personal knowledge of natural spaces along Colorado River to enhance quality programming for each camp.
Teacher
Austin Discovery School
03.2015 - 09.2023
- Guide for K-8 students' journey through natural world, food systems and waste stream.
- Built curricula and served as co-chair for EcoWellness and PE program.
- Created and maintained two acres of garden space that includes food forest, annual gardens, poultry and pollinator gardens (with students).
- Led students on culinary adventures using ingredients harvested from gardens.
- Supervised several award winning student led community improvement projects with focus on sustainability that were fully funded through City of Austin.
- Offered students compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support native habitat and prevent harm to students and staff.
Undergraduate Student Intern
Wild Basin Creative Research Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch such as interactive educational exhibit in visitor gallery.
- Leveraged data to achieve success.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders.
Teacher
Children's Discovery Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for all students.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help ensure success of each child.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional & behavioral strategies.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
St. Edward's University
Austin, TX08.2015
Associate of Arts - Teaching With 8-12 Specialization
Austin Community College
Austin, TXSkills
Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
Licensed Colorado Teacher w/ Science Education (7-12) Endorsement
Timeline
Teacher
Denver Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
Owner/Operator
Camp Explorasaur
06.2022 - 11.2023
Teacher
Austin Discovery School
03.2015 - 09.2023
Undergraduate Student Intern
Wild Basin Creative Research Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Teacher
Children's Discovery Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
St. Edward's University
Associate of Arts - Teaching With 8-12 Specialization
Austin Community College
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