Melissa Ortiz's Online Porfolio
About Me
My name is Melissa Ortiz. I was born in California in 1995 and moved to Texas at age 10. If you are not familiar with the state, it is the land of BBQ, the San Antonio Spurs, and the best burger chain known as Whataburger. My parents are from Mexico City and I am grateful to be able to read, write, and speak in both Spanish and English. I attended The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and graduated in May of 2018 with a Management Science degree. This degree encompasses various subjects such as finance, statistics, and analytics. However, it is mainly focused on Six Sigma, logistics, project management, and supply chain. During my time at UTSA, I discovered rock climbing and it has been my passion ever since. I was so dedicated that I made the choice to pursue it after graduation. I worked in all of the climbing gyms in my city (see resume below) and would travel outdoors to climb. Around September of last year, I met a lady who had just come back from teaching in Spain through a program called CIEE. I was hooked. I knew this was what I wanted to do because I enjoyed being a rock climbing instructor to people of all ages. So I applied in October of 2018, got accepted in February, and hopped on a plane to Spain in August. Keep in mind I've never been to the country, but I know I am not going back to the U.S.
“Pies para qué los quiero si tengo alas para volar”
"Feet? What do I need them for, when I have wings to fly!"
Frida Kahlo
CV
My Experience
Auxiliar de Conversacion CIEE
August 2019 - Currently
English language instructor at IES Rosa Chacel and IES Arturo Soria
Engages the classroom to participate in English speaking activities
Works with students to better understand English grammar and pronounciation
Creates personalized activities for every grade level
Staff/Instructor - The District Climbing Gym
March 2019 - August 2019
Provides climbing safety orientations for new climbers
Created an organizational system for the merchandise inventory
Collaborates with the rest of the floor staff on daily duties
Increased customer retention by 30% by providing excellent customer service
Instructor for Ab/Core classes, in charge of creating workout schedules and holding weekly classes
Instructor - Armadillo Boulder
August 2018 - January 2019
Instructor for Recreational Rock Climbing classes, in charge of developing fundamental climbing skills
Instructor for Ab/Core classes, in charge of creating workout schedules and holding weekly classes
Assistant coach for the Youth Competition Rock Climbing Team, in charge of group workout exercises
Instructor for Bouldering 101, in charge of educating the basics of bouldering in a group session
Even Coordinator - Armadillo Boulders
August 2018 - January 2019
Meets with parents beforehand to organize a personalized party schedule based on the child’s wants
Demonstrates climbing safety, the do’s and don’ts within the facility, and proper falling technique
Facilitates climbing games and teaches bouldering basics
Instructs children’s birthday introductory yoga class
Rockwall Supervisor - Lifetime Fitness
March 2018 - August 2019
Interviewed, trained, and supervised 4 incoming employees
Instructed two children’s climbing classes (Climb Time! and Cliff Hangers)
Performed daily, biweekly, monthly, and bimonthly rock wall and equipment inspections
Private Tutor
August 2014 - April 2018
Tutored students on a one on one basis in Business Statistics I, II, & III, Business Calculus I & II, Finance, and Spanish courses
Held group sessions for exam preparation, and guided students with test taking strategies
Created personalized homework schedules to keep students on track
Succeeded in helping students raise their grades to a B- or above