Arthur Ornelas, Jr
E-Mail: arthurornelas9@gmail.com
Resumè
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Philosphy
Educational Technology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287
Completed: December 2014
Graduation: May 2015
Master of Arts
Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education; Minor in Educational Administration
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 88003
May 1999
Bachelor of Science
Secondary Education - Social Studies Minor in History
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 88003
May 1994
Associate of Arts
University Studies
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
Roswell, New Mexico 88202
December 2002
LICENSURE
New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED)
Level III Instructional Leader
Endorsements:
NMPED Coaching License, 7-12
Arizona Department of Education (ADE)
Secondary - History
EXPERIENCE
TEACHER-SOCIAL STUDIES (New Mexico, World History and Advance Placement World History): Mayfield High School, Las Cruces Public Schools, Las Cruces New Mexico;
8th Grade Lang. Arts, Aug. 2001 to May 2011, 7th Grade Lang. Arts; 2002 to 2003& 2006; Mr. Michael Montoya,(mmontoya@lcps.k12.nm.us) Principal; Picacho M. S., Las Cruces, NM 88005 (575)527-9455; Fax (575)527-9459
CLASSROOM TEACHER: Fifth grade (Aug. 1997-Aug. 2001) and Sixth Grade (Aug. 1996-May 1997), All subject areas, Desert Trail Intermediate School, Gadsden Independent School District, Anthony, NM 88021; Mr. Thomas Bulger
Principal; (575)824-6500; Fax (575)824-6550.
SUMMER ACADEMYCOORDINATOR: Gadsden ISD, Anthony, NM 88021, May to June, 1999; Ann Steinhoff; Director of Federal Programs, (505)882-6485l; Fax (505)882-6469·
Doctorate of Philosphy
Educational Technology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287
Completed: December 2014
Graduation: May 2015
Master of Arts
Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education; Minor in Educational Administration
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 88003
May 1999
Bachelor of Science
Secondary Education - Social Studies Minor in History
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 88003
May 1994
Associate of Arts
University Studies
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
Roswell, New Mexico 88202
December 2002
LICENSURE
New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED)
Level III Instructional Leader
Endorsements:
- Elementary Education, K-8
- Social Studies Specialist, K-12
- Language Arts Specialist, K-12
NMPED Coaching License, 7-12
Arizona Department of Education (ADE)
Secondary - History
EXPERIENCE
TEACHER-SOCIAL STUDIES (New Mexico, World History and Advance Placement World History): Mayfield High School, Las Cruces Public Schools, Las Cruces New Mexico;
- Instruct approximately 165 students in New Mexico and World History
- Develop and implement lessons
- Develop assessments for the end of the unit and end of the course exams
- Aid the team in the development of Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) and the updating of End of Course Exams (EOCs)
- Supervised two student teachers (spring 2016 and fall 2016)
- EDT 321: Instruct undergraduates in basic and advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and web design
- Assist with interdisciplinary team (Education and Engineering) in the development and design of learning material for Geotechnical Engineering undergraduate curriculum
- Collect and analyze data, write and publish material for Engineering and Education journals and national conferences
8th Grade Lang. Arts, Aug. 2001 to May 2011, 7th Grade Lang. Arts; 2002 to 2003& 2006; Mr. Michael Montoya,(mmontoya@lcps.k12.nm.us) Principal; Picacho M. S., Las Cruces, NM 88005 (575)527-9455; Fax (575)527-9459
- Instructed approx. 80 students in Language Arts
- Developed and implemented lesson plans in Language Arts discipline, including cross-curricular units with team members and Pre-AP methods
- Developed & implemented units in the Advanced Lang Arts/Literature curriculum/Bridge class
- Assist in the referral and review of students with special needs, including A. I. P.’s (Academic Improvement Plans)
- Created and instructed units and tests in Lang. Arts discipline to meet state and district standards and benchmarks 2003
- Pre-AP Middle School English and Pre-AP U.S. History Summer Institute participant
- School-wide Title I Committee member
- ENLACE Literature pilot program member; State ENLACE convention attendee, Santa Fe, NM; February, 2003
- Coach: 8th Grade Football and Volleyball
- Administrator Evaluation Committee Chairperson/New teacher selection committee
- Picacho Educational Plan for Student Success (EPSS) committee member; 2006-2011
- Designed, from previous classes and using my own ideas, an upper-division/graduate level college class: Teaching
- History Develop syllabus and curriculum for 30 to 60 undergraduate (5 to 10 graduate students from 2006 to 2010)
- Facilitate lessons in how to teach history in the elementary, middle and high school levels in both a live and hybrid setting
- Coordinate with the History Department and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction to insure standards are met
CLASSROOM TEACHER: Fifth grade (Aug. 1997-Aug. 2001) and Sixth Grade (Aug. 1996-May 1997), All subject areas, Desert Trail Intermediate School, Gadsden Independent School District, Anthony, NM 88021; Mr. Thomas Bulger
Principal; (575)824-6500; Fax (575)824-6550.
- Instructed approx. 20-30 students in all disciplines
- Developed and implemented lesson plans in Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts disciplines
- Wrote and implemented tests to students in all disciplines
- Assisted in the referral and review of students with special needs, including I. E. P.’s
- Created and instructed units to meet with state and district curriculum requirements
- Worked with first and second year teachers to help them develop a classroom discipline plan, at the request of the school administrator
- Administrative apprentice; 1998-1999
- Gadsden ISD calendar committee member; 1998-1999
- Gadsden ISD SB-9 funding committee member; 1998-1999
- Site-based SB-9 funding committee chairperson; 1998-1999
- Lead teacher: school administrative responsibilities in the absence of both administrators; 1997-1999
- Interview committee chairperson; 1998-1999
- Team Leader Committee chairperson; 1997-1999 & Fifth Grade Co-team Leader; 1997-1999
- National Science Teachers Convention: Boston, MA; March 1999
- Gadsden ISD Language Arts book adoption committee; 1996-1997
SUMMER ACADEMYCOORDINATOR: Gadsden ISD, Anthony, NM 88021, May to June, 1999; Ann Steinhoff; Director of Federal Programs, (505)882-6485l; Fax (505)882-6469·
- Interview and recommend for hire teachers for the academy
- Coordinate curriculum and instruction for the Summer Academy
- Oversee three lead teachers, seven classroom teachers and six student “techno-pals” over a three and a half week period
- Order and coordinate the purchasing and borrowing of supplies for academy purposes
- Work with the Director of Federal Programs & lead teachers to meet state & district standards & benchmarks
- Ornelas, A., Savenye, W., Sadauskas, J. D., Houston, S., Zapata, C., & Ramirez, E. (2013). An engineering and educational technology team approach to introducing new unsaturated soil mechanics material into introductory undergraduate geotechnical engineering courses: Cross-curricular coordination and working outside of your comfort zone. In Proceedings of the 120th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, held in Atlanta, GA, June 23 - 26, 2013.
- Poster presentation: June, 2013 Amercian Society of Engineering Education (ASEE); Atlanta GA
- Roundtable: Oct-Nov, 2013 Association of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
- Computer skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel; website creation, sky drive
- Speak, read and write Spanish moderately well
- Strong managerial and delegatory skills
- Strong personal and public relations skillS
- Lector & Eucharistic Minister; Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, Las Cruces, NM; 2001-2010
- R.C.I.A. Team Member; Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, Las Cruces, NM; 2002-2010
- Volunteer; New Mexico Folklife Festival, Las Cruces, NM; October, 1993
- Volunteer; Casa Maria Retirement Home, Roswell, NM; May, 1988
- Reference names and contact information available upon request.
