Kristina Ortega
Dexter,NM
Summary
Authorized to work in the US for any employer Driven Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Roswell Independent School District
Roswell, NM
10.2021 - Current
- .Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
Foster Care Provider
State Of New Mexico
Roswell, NM
05.2016 - Current
- Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Taught older children about money, driving and other important life skills.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Used interactive visuals and static worksheets to teach each student algebra and writing techniques.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Hair Stylist/Owner
Pure posh salon
Roswell, NM
09.2013 - Current
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Completed wet styling, thermal styling, permanent waving and hair relaxing services.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
- Escorted guests to and from treatment rooms for specialty salon services.
- Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Designed individualized plans to assist customers in healing damaged or dry hair.
- Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Trimmed, cut and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
Baby sitter
Ortega baby sitting
Roswell, NM
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Certified Medicine Aide
Heart felt manor
Roswell, NM
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Monitored and reported changes in residents' condition and status.
- Secured medication, replaced stock and maintained medication room upkeep as well as pharmaceutical equipment.
- Recorded drug supply and monitored controlled substances following procedures.
- Verified resident identity before administering medications or treatments.
- Assisted with medication charting following direction of nursing staff.
- Obtained, recorded and reported resident vital signs.
- Observed and verified on-time medication ingestion or application.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for 10 patient rooms.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in [Number]-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health
Roswell, NM
08.2009 - 09.2011
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Nursing Assistant
Sunset Villa Care Center
Roswell, NM
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Roswell, NM05.2022
Certificate of Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology
Roswell, NM08.2012
Certificate in Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
Roswell, NM04.2008
Skills
- Assessments
- Analyzing data — Proficient
- July 2021
- Interpreting and producing graphs, identifying trends, and drawing justifiable conclusions from data
- Full results: Proficient
- Retail customer service — Proficient
- Comprehending and responding to retail customer needs
- Filing & organization — Familiar
- Arranging and managing information or materials using a set of rules
- Full results: Familiar
- Customer focus & orientation — Expert
- Responding to customer situations with sensitivity
- Full results: Expert
- Scheduling — Highly Proficient
- Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts
- Full results: Highly Proficient
- Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient
- Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting
- Electronic health records: Best practices — Proficient
- August 2021
- Knowledge of EHR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EHR use
- Proofreading — Proficient
- April 2022
- Finding and correcting errors in written texts
- Elementary school classroom management — Highly Proficient
- Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued
- Development in any professional field
- IEP understanding
- Parent Communication
- Classroom management
- Test preparation
- Safety awareness
- Organizational abilities
- Differentiated instruction
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Federal, State and Local Regulations Adherence
Accomplishments
- Managed 5th grade classroom for 7 months.
- Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
Certification
Cosmetology (10+ years)
Management (10+ years)
Colorist (10+ years)
Customer Service (8 years)
Documentation (6 years)
Filing (10+ years)
Advertising (6 years)
Child Care (10+ years)
Babysitting (10+ years)
Hair Styling (10+ years)
Makeup Application (10+ years)
Vital Signs (8 years)
Early Childhood Education (1 year)
Caregiving
Bookkeeping (8 years)
Management (6 years)
Administration management (6 years)
Continuous improvement (10+ years)
Retail management (8 years)
Management (8 years)
Classroom Management (1 year)
Languages
American Sign Language - Beginner
Certifications and Licenses
CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Roswell Independent School District
10.2021 - Current
Baby sitter
Ortega baby sitting
01.2017 - 03.2019
Foster Care Provider
State Of New Mexico
05.2016 - Current
Hair Stylist/Owner
Pure posh salon
09.2013 - Current
Certified Medicine Aide
Heart felt manor
04.2012 - 03.2013
Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health
08.2009 - 09.2011
Nursing Assistant
Sunset Villa Care Center
07.2008 - 07.2009
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Certificate of Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology
Certificate in Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
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