Christina Marie Ortiz

8736 Birmingham Dr.

Austin, TX 78748
M: (512) 563-3934
cmo29@txstate.edu

EDUCATION
Music Education Texas State University 2011 Present
Music Austin Community College 2009 2011
General Education James Bowie High School 2007 2009
General Education Akins High School 2005 2007

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher: Ralph Pfluger Elementary School; Music; Grades, K-5, Buda, TX; Spring 2017
Implemented and prepared lessons based on K-5 Elementary Music TEKS.
Facilitated a safe learning environment by building a positive relationship from teacher to student.
Maintained a fair classroom behavior guide in which student expectations were consistent and clear.
Recorded students learning and behavior improvements.
Utilized all types of learning styles, tools, and technology within lessons to reach a diverse student body.
Lead classroom activities that centered around student success, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
Modified curriculum for special needs, ELA, and advanced students.
Engaged students in lessons that progressively provided a solid foundation of music.
Assisted student performance on voice, recorder, ukulele, xylophone, and percussion instruments.

Student Teacher: D J Red Simon Middle School; Choir; Grades, 6-8, Kyle, TX; Spring 2017
Implemented lessons based on 6-8 Middle School Choir TEKS.
Broke down sections of repertoire with differentiated approaches to connect with all learning styles.
Facilitated a safe learning environment by building a positive relationship from teacher to student.
Maintained a fair classroom behavior guide in which student expectations were consistent and clear.
Recorded students learning and behavior improvements.
Provided individual voice lessons for students competing in UIL Region Choir and Solo & Ensemble.
Lead classroom activities that centered around student success, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
Modified curriculum for special needs, ELA, and advanced students.
Engaged students in rehearsals that progressively provided a solid foundation of music.

Intern: Canyon High School; Choir; Grades, 9-12, New Braunfels, TX; Fall 2016
Assisted a cooperating teacher with classroom activities such as leading warm-ups, and sectionals.
Established classroom behavior guide that was consistent and clear.
Utilized all types of learning styles, tools, and technology within lessons to reach a diverse student body.
Lead classroom activities that centered around student success, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
Broke down sections of repertoire with differentiated approaches to connect all types of learning styles.
Provided individual voice lessons for students competing in UIL State Competitions.
Assisted students with picking out appropriate piano repertoire based on individual student skill level.
Maintained positive learning environment by building positive relationship from teacher to student.
 OTHER TEACHING & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Voice Instructor Private Studio 2016 Present
Camp Counselor Texas State Choir Camp 2015
PR/Executive Board American Choral Directors Association, Texas State 2015 2016
PR/Historian Alpha Pi Chapter, Mu Phi Epsilon 2015 2016
Secretary Texas State Quidditch Association 2012 2013
Intern Austin Childrens Choir 2009 2011
Camp Counselor Austin Childrens Choir Camp 2004 2011

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Ensembles
Chorale Soprano I Texas State University 2015 2016
University Singers Soprano I/II Texas State University 2011 2015
Symphonic Choir Soprano I Conspirare 2009 2011
Chamber Choir Soprano I Austin Community College 2009 2011
Jazz Choir Soprano I Austin Community College 2009 2011

Productions
Young Lady Bird Lady Bird: First Lady of the Land Texas State Opera Theatre 2016
Josephine HMS Pinafore Texas State Opera Theatre 2015
Lead Singer/Actress Putting it Together Austin Community College 2011
The Queen Madrigal Dinner Austin Community College 2010
Lead Singer/Actress 1940s Radio Hour Austin Community College 2009
Edith Frank The Diary of Anne Frank Bowie High School Theatre 2009
Mother Abbess The Sound of Music Bowie High School Theatre 2008

Concerts
Soprano Soloist Handel Messiah Texas State University 2015
Soprano Soloist Schubert Mass in G Austin Community College 2011

AWARDS AND HONORS

Family Award Alpha Pi Chapter, Mu Phi Epsilon 2016
Semi Finalist Texoma NATS 2015
Outstanding Candidate Award Alpha Pi Chapter, Mu Phi Epsilon 2014
Semi Finalist South Texas NATS 2012
Semi Finalist South Texas NATS 2010
2nd Place Winner South Texas NATS 2009
1st Alternate UIL Area Choir Contest 2009
3rd Chair UIL Pre-Area Choir Contest 2008
1st Chair UIL Region Choir Contest 2008
10th Chair UIL Region Choir Contest 2006 2007
1 Rating UIL Solo & Ensemble 2006 2009

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member Alpha Pi Chapter Mu Phi Epsilon 2014 Present
Member Texas Music Educators Association 2013 Present
Member American Choral Directors Association 2010 Present