MR. DANA L.

ORTMAN
8243 Rodebaugh Rd,
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 864-9496 dkaortman2000@yahoo.com

QUALIFICATIONS
Energetic, enthusiastic, dedicated, organized, honest, hard-working,
resourceful, adaptable, creative, and innovative leader.
Dedicated to creating a positive learning environment and making a
difference in students lives.
Extensive experience working with and motivating both young
people and adults.
Innovative user of 21st century technologies.
Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Effective communicator who is bilingual (English/Spanish).

Educational Background
Principal License (grades 4-9 and 5-12)
April 2015
Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
Master of Education: Curriculum and Classroom Instruction
Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
Dec 2006
(Cumulative GPA: 3.97)
Bachelors of Arts (Spanish)
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
June 2002
(Cumulative GPA: 3.39, Major GPA 3.8)

Certifications
OTES Certification
Ohio Principal License (4-9 and 5-12)
Spanish Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12)
Three-Year Pupil Activities Certificate

 Two- Year Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification

Professional Experience
Bexley City Schools
2014 Present
Spanish Teacher

Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning

mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
Design and implement daily lesson plans and including various
enrichment activities in order to enhance learning and meet state
foreign language standards.
Developed inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who
help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural
understanding and respect.
Reynoldsburg City Schools
2002 - 2014
Spanish Teacher
eSTEM Middle/Waggoner JR High
Created and developed a hybrid blended learning course of Spanish I
in 2012-2013, in which over 250 students received high school
foreign language credit.
Volunteer 180+ hours in an administrative internship at eSTEM
Middle.
Heath City Schools
*2009 - 2010
Spanish teacher

Coaching Experience
Bexley City Schools
- Present
Asst. Varsity Baseball Coach
Reynoldsburg City Schools
2004 2014 Baseball Coach (7th JV)

2014

Reynoldsburg City Schools

2010 - 2012 Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
2011 OCC Coach of the Year
Created Middle School Girls Program grades 7-8
Established Youth Summer Camp for grades K-12

Volunteer Experience
Institute Instructor
2005 Present The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Teaching university level religious courses to students ages 18-35.
Administrator Leader (Bishopric, Stake High Council)
2010 2014 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Organized, planned, and presided over weekly sacrament meetings.
Meet with local leaders regularly to learn of their needs, and teach
them of their duties.
Provide ongoing encouragement, support and instruction for these
leaders.
Full-Time Volunteer Missionary Via del Mar Chile, South America
1996 1998
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Trained new missionaries in the Spanish language and effective
teaching techniques.
Educated and taught people about the church.
Planned, organized, and taught workshops on goal setting,
relationship building, and leadership skills
Consistently worked 10-12 hour days for two years.
Organized and completed humanitarian service work.

References:
Mr. Jason Caudill
Principal
Bexley Middle School
614-237-4277
Jason.Caudill@BexleySchools.org
(Principal and Internship Mentor)
Dr. Kirk Hamilton
Executive Director Buckeye Association of School Administrators
614-906-6149 (cell)
614-317-7146 (home)
kirkhamilton@live.com
Mr. Scott Bennett
Principal eSTEM Academy
Reynoldsburg High School
614-501-2310
sbennett@reyn.org
(Former Principal and Internship Mentor)
Mr. Steve Dackin
Superintendent of School and Community Partnerships
Columbus State Community College
614-287-2307
sdackin@cscc.edu
(Former Superintendent)
Mr. R. Scott Burton
Seminaries and Institutes of Religion Coordinator

Columbus, Ohio
614-291-5769 (Office)
614-746-3485 (Cell)
BurtonRS@ldschurch.org