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Janette Ortiz

Lexington

Summary

Assist in providing client services within wide variety of fields, with strong foundation in psychology, rehabilitation and social work, including support for families. Skilled in assisting clients by identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. Support social workers in developing, organizing and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Sixpence
01.2025 - Current

Full Time

  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development activities, staying current on social work trends and emerging research findings.
  • Provided social work support to assist parents with children.

Teacher

Head Start Program
08.2023 - 05.2024

Full time- Paid

  • 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.

Teacher's Assistant

Head Start Program
01.2023 - 08.2023

Full Time- Paid

  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.

Volunteer

Center For Survivor
09.2022 - 09.2022

Volunteer

  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Kearney Nebraska
Kearney, NE
05-2025

Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts Degree in General Education

Central Community College
Lexington, NE
05-2023

High School Diploma -

Lexington High School
Lexington, NE
05-2021

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Collaborative learning
  • Educational research
  • Bilingual in spanish

Timeline

Intern

Sixpence
01.2025 - Current

Teacher

Head Start Program
08.2023 - 05.2024

Teacher's Assistant

Head Start Program
01.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Center For Survivor
09.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Kearney Nebraska

Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts Degree in General Education

Central Community College

High School Diploma -

Lexington High School
Janette Ortiz