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 engagement, participation, and success.

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 classroom setting.• 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 problem-solve.• 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