Lora A. Orta
Lincoln
Summary
Commitment to lifelong learning and mentoring individuals requiring distinct expertise. Enthusiastic teacher with several years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Montclair Public Schools
Montclair
01.2007 - 06.2024
- 2013- Teacher of the Year, Northeast Elementary
- 2018- Teacher of the Year, Buzz Aldrin Middle School
- 2022 Weston Award Winner for Teacher Excellence
- Supervised students with hearing loss throughout the district.
- Oversaw maintenance of amplification systems for hearing loss.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs of students.
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
New York School for the Deaf - White Plains
White Plains
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Managed library resources for K-12 students
- Led cheerleading and soccer practices for high school teams
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum initiatives.
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Lincoln Public School
Lincoln
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Facilitated communication and learning for grade 1-5 students using ASL.
- Supported Deaf and Hard of Hearing students with tailored educational strategies in multiple settings.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and understanding.
Education
Masters of science - Special Education, Deaf Education
University of Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska01.2000
Bachelors - Speech Pathology, Communication Disorders, Deaf Studies
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ01.1995
Skills
- NE Deaf Education Teacher Certification
- NE Special Education Teacher Certification
- American Sign Language Proficient
- Amplification devices
- Curriculum development
- Sign language activities
- After school ASL
- Hearing awareness event
- ASL funding
Skills Accomplishments
- NJ Special Education Teacher Certification
- NJ Deaf Education Teacher Certification
- Fluent in American Sign Language
- Knowledgeable of various hearing aids and amplification devices
- High School Sign Language Club
- John J Joyce ASL Fund with MFEE
- Team Montclair Walk for Hearing
Timeline
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Montclair Public Schools
01.2007 - 06.2024
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
New York School for the Deaf - White Plains
01.2006 - 01.2007
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Lincoln Public School
01.2000 - 01.2006
Masters of science - Special Education, Deaf Education
University of Lincoln
Bachelors - Speech Pathology, Communication Disorders, Deaf Studies
William Paterson University