Darian Anthony Ortiz

417 North Lyons St

Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 690-3791 dortiz2423@gmail.com

Education
Major: Early Childhood Education
Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO

May 2018
GPA: 3.1

Relevant Coursework
Schooling in the United States
Cognitive and Language Development
Administration in Early Childhood Programs
Early Childhood Healthy, Safety, and Nutrition

Creative Experiences for Children

Literacy and the Learner
Infant and Child Development
Educational Technology and Assess.

Work Experience
Assistant Teacher for Older Preschoolers
2016-Present
CSU Early Childhood Center
223 South Shields Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Implement policies and procedures according to Staff Handbook.
Be familiar with the Reggio Emilia approach.
Assist in Execution of classroom routines, including mealtimes, free play, transitions, group
times, and outside play.
Maintain a global room awareness to best support the Mentor and Classroom Teachers.
Plan activities and provacations to promote interest and interaction with the children.
Implement a guidance policy that incorporates the use of positive redirection and sensitivity to
individual students needs.
Playgrounds Summer Program
2005-Present
Northside Aztlan Community Center
112 East Willow Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Since 2012 I have served as the lead of the Tot Lots program. From 2005-2011, I was a support staff
for both the Playgrounds and Tot Lots programs.
Provided childcare services to low-income and/or at risk youth in the Fort Collins community
Supervised and led weekly staff meetings preparing for the success of the summer program
Prioritized the supplies necessary to complete the program on a weekly basis and purchased
materials necessary depending on the budget we were able to obtain
Coordinated activities, events, and field trips we wanted to pursue each summer in order to make
the program fun for the kids, but at the same time being financially realistic
Delegated tasks to my staff each day, ensuring all activities ran smoothly and that the kids
enjoyed their day
Integrated activities that allow the children a space for artistic expression, including drawing,
coloring, painting, creating 3-D objects, etc.
Building Attendant
2005-Present
Northside Aztlan Community Center
112 East Willow Street

Fort Collins, CO 80521

Works with the Northside staff as a team to provide activities, resources, and services to the
community
o City of Fort Collins Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Fathers Day 5K, Kites in the Park,
Chili Fest, Andersonville Neighborhood Block Party, Easter Egg Flashlight Hunt, Pow
Wow, Holistic Fair, etc.
Set-up and take-down of equipment throughout the facility
Maintains audio visual equipment and supplies, assists in the repairs and maintains inventory
Is responsible for all the needs of the programs and activities, including rentals
Coordinates with the Building Attendant Manager to provide a well-maintained facility
Provides custodial services throughout the facility as needed and reports any deficiencies to
supervisors
Monitors and secures the facility as needed
After-School Enrichment Program
2012-2016
Poudre School District
2407 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Plan ahead with fellow staff to prepare for class activities and gather supplies
Arrange our educational setting to ensure physical safety of children
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order in class
Teach basic skills and social skills to students
Organize and participate in physical activities with the kids to promote healthy lifestyles
Oversee study time and support students when they need help with homework
Implement curriculum and follow a set structure to teach children
Trash Island the purpose is to teach children about the importance of recycling

Volunteer Work
Toys for Tots
Visit participating stores around Fort Collins to pick up boxes of gifts
Unloading dozens of gifts at a local movie theatre where the event is held
Set-up and take-down the event including popping popcorn and filling drinks
Hand out gifts to each registered child and make sure they are picked up by their parents
Dia de los Muertos
Set-up and take-down equipment for the event
Help children decorate sugar skulls, prepare the Mexican hot chocolate, and direct guests to the
altars
Kites in the Park
Set-up/run/take-down food and drink booths
Help children and families fly kites at Spring Canyon Park
Flashlight/Easter Egg Hunt
Fill Easter eggs, hide them, and oversee children as they search through City Park
World Unity Fair
Organized a cultural booth with one of Colorado State Universities diversity offices which
included preparing a dish, setting up a childrens activity, and decorating tables to represent
Puerto Rico

References available upon request