Alexander Ortega

Dedicated and compassionate educator with over 6 years of classroom teaching experience in the Philippines and current experience in Alberta early childhood and Montessori settings. Skilled in designing and delivering engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons that support diverse learners' academic, social, and emotional growth from early childhood through secondary levels. Holds an Alberta Level 3 Early Childhood Educator Certificate and is in the process of obtaining an Alberta Teaching Certificate.

Committed to fostering inclusive, safe, and respectful learning environments that promote student success and a lifelong love of learning.

Montessori Centre Manager / Teacher - The Stars Early Learning & Montessori - Lethbridge, Alberta

(2026-02)

• Lead the daily operations of a Montessori early learning classroom, ensuring a prepared environment that supports self-directed learning and independence.
• Plan and facilitate Montessori and Alberta curriculum-aligned learning experiences that build foundational literacy, numeracy, and practical life skills.
• Supervise and mentor staff and support educators, modelling effective classroom management and positive guidance strategies.
• Communicate regularly with families, sharing observations, progress updates, and strategies to support learning at home.

Early Childhood Educator - Lethbridge Little Explorers - Lethbridge, Alberta

(2025-03 - 2025-12)

• Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities for children aged 3 to 5 years, supporting cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development.
• Maintained a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment, promoting positive behaviour and self-regulation.
• Collaborated with parents and staff to monitor and support each child's progress through observation, documentation, and ongoing communication.
• Utilized strong communication and observation skills to identify and respond to individual learning needs.

Secondary Teacher - Gelacio C. Babao Sr. Memorial National High School - Carcar City, Philippines

(2017-01 - 2023-09)

• Taught core subjects to secondary students, adapting lessons to diverse learning styles and academic levels.
• Developed and executed lesson plans in accordance with curriculum standards, integrating assessment and feedback to improve student achievement.
• Managed classroom behaviour using positive, respectful strategies and fostered a supportive learning atmosphere.
• Engaged with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and collaborate on strategies for improvement.

Diploma - Business Administration – Accounting - Lethbridge Polytechnic (2025)

Bachelor - Secondary Education – Business Technology - Cebu Technological University (2014)

Master of Arts - English Language Teaching - University of San Carlos