Cathlene Torres
Covina,CA
Summary
Effective student committed to learning, developing skills in pre-med courses. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments, working independently and collaborating with others on group projects.
Detail-oriented Assistant Teacher. Lends creative approach to classroom preparation, policy and presentation. Promotes collaborative environment focused on curriculum and strategy development prioritizing productive, customizable learning practices. Excels at sharing unique approach to individualized instruction to keep students on pace. No task too small in supporting teachers, administrators and at-large school community.
Highly efficient team member, well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher assistant
Nightingale Middle School
Los Angeles , CA
10.2015 - 06.2019
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Tutor
Azusa High school
Azusa, CA
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Tutored struggling and average students in Algebra course materials.
- Worked with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Teacher Assistant
Harrison Elementary School
Los Angeles , CA
10.2020 - Current
- Provide one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Perform staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Developed an understanding of the physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth patterns of students
- Support oral and written communication skills
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Administer oral, reading, and writing test required by the district
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
Team Member – Style Consultant
Target
West Covina , CA
07.2020 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Demonstrated respect and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton05.2022
Skills
- Statistics & Research Methods
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Learning Modalities
Piano
Taught myself to play the piano at 14 years of age using foundational music theory skills acquired through elementary and middle school years. Continued developing music theory throughout high school and college to further support passion for music.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Harrison Elementary School
10.2020 - Current
Team Member – Style Consultant
Target
07.2020 - Current
Tutor
Azusa High school
09.2017 - 11.2017
Teacher assistant
Nightingale Middle School
10.2015 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
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