Kara Ortiz Email & Phone Number

El Paso, Texas, United States

Prosci Certified Change Practitioner in change management, Adobe Captivate Certified Professional, Texas certified educator EC-12, and instructional designer with nine years of training, facilitation, and leadership experience. Utilizing knowledge of proven instructional design standards and pedagogical techniques to develop and implement structured training while navigating organizational change.Within this role I enhance the competencies of employees in Operations by designing and conducting training programs. I develop and implement training using systematic approaches and strategies such as: training needs analyses; designing and developing instructional training curriculums, courses, and materials; developing, coordinating, and tracking on-the-job training and qualification activities; designing and delivering instructor-led, on-line or OJT training, and maintaining documentation to track individual and team-based performance and progress regarding assigned curriculum. Through assessments and evaluations that align with company goals I ensure departments are in compliance with standards and requirements related to training.

Teacher and program director at Harpool Middle School in Denton ISD. I worked to create well-rounded students to aim for and reach their highest potentials.Directing a nationally competitive orchestra program involved being a master teacher, facilitator and instructional designer among other skills. I was also an expert musician, organizer, communicator, trip planner, coordinator of events, and crisis solver for any middle school child's concerns. Most importantly, I approached every aspect of my job as an opportunity to connect with someone and build relationships with students, co-workers, and the community.

Summer program director, teacher within the program, and mentor teacher to UNT education students.

Master Of Education - Med, Education And Human Resource Studies, Adult Education And Training Specialization, 3.95

Bachelor'S Degree, Education, 3.98