Arthur Ornelas Jr, PhD
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Arthur Ornelas, Jr

E-Mail: arthurornelas9@gmail.com

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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:
  • Elementary Education, K-8
  • Social Studies Specialist, K-12
  • Language Arts Specialist, K-12
NMPED Level 3B Administrative License, 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)
TEACHING ASSISTANT/FACULTY ASSOCIATE: Arizona State University; TEL 313 “Technology In K-12 Curriculum” Aug 2011 to May 2012 and EDT 321 “Computer Literacy” Aug 2012 to Present; TEL 313: Instruct Undergraduates in the implementation of technology in the K-12 Curriculum
  • EDT 321: Instruct undergraduates in basic and advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and web design
RESEARCH ASSISTANT: Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science (TUES); January 2011 to Present
  • 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
CLASSROOM TEACHER:
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
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR: History 368: “Teaching History” (Methods in teaching History), New Mexico State University; Face to Face Aug. 2006 to 2008; Online 2007 to Present
  • 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
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
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
PUBLICATIONS
  • 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.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
  • Poster presentation: June, 2013 Amercian Society of Engineering Education (ASEE); Atlanta GA
  • Roundtable: Oct-Nov, 2013 Association of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
SKILLS
  • 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
ACTIVITIES
  • 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
REFERENCES
  • Reference names and contact information available upon request.
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