Omar Cortez Email & Phone Number

United States

• Design and implement STEM curriculum for elementary and middle school students, incorporating robotics, coding, and drone technology to foster interactive learning and engagement.
• Mentor competitive robotics teams, driving them to success at state and global levels, while emphasizing the engineering design process to strengthen problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Coordinate and execute district-wide STEM programs, facilitate professional development workshops on drone education, and host GirlPowered events to encourage the participation of underrepresented groups in STEM fields.
• Ensure the physical and emotional safety of students in the classroom by implementing proactive safety protocols, while fostering an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic learning environment that promotes student.

I am currently the technology teacher at White Rock Hills Preparatory for Uplift Education. I have taught and am currently teaching different skills from Python to Google Classroom. I also have an after school program called the Whiz Kids where I teach anything from 360 photography to coaching robotics.

Chandler. Arizona

• Delivered comprehensive STEM instruction, focusing on core principles such as coding, engineering design, and computational thinking through engaging, hands-on projects and activities that fostered practical application.
• Nurtured an environment of creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration by encouraging students to explore innovative solutions and engage in group work, while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and motivating.
• Developed and executed detailed, student-centered lesson plans that stimulated curiosity and active participation, facilitating a deeper understanding of technology and empowering students to experiment and.
• Inspired a passion for STEM by fostering an enthusiasm for technology and engineering, helping students build a robust foundation that promotes future learning and academic achievement in these fields.

Master'S Degree, Educational/Instructional Technology

Bachelor'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching