YESENIA TORRES
Mission
Summary
Motivated, responsible, and professional business teacher with over 8 years of experience in teaching and over 10 years in the business industry. Well-versed in the technology of education, both classroom and online. Eager to apply my skills and experience as a dual instructor for South Texas College. Passionate teaching professional with successful classroom experience. Strong record of implementing creative and engaging learning activities that motivate students to reach their highest potential. Proven track record of helping students excel academically and developing positive relationships with parents and colleagues. Committed to creating a safe and inspiring learning environment for all students. Previous experience as a BSA Analyst II, bringing a strong foundation in financial analysis, compliance, and risk assessment. Passionate about leveraging industry experience to enrich student learning and career readiness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
South Texas College
08.2023 - Current
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Selected, organized and distributed materials and supplies to meet classroom instructional needs.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to assess student learning and identify individuals likely to need assistance.
TEACHER
LA JOYA ISD
11.2017 - Current
- Teach business classes for over 100+ students daily with different learning abilities
- Prepare and design lessons for different business classes
- Ensure class safety and a positive classroom environment
- Work cooperatively with subject areas teaches planning lessons and sharing resources
- Maintain up-to-date records of formal and informal assessments
- Maintain a professional relationship with students, colleagues, parents, and community members
- As department head, conduct annual meetings with our CTE department, assist colleagues with inventory and supply needs, perform audits of lesson plans, and provide additional resources as needed
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
BSA/AML ANALYST
LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK
09.2011 - 10.2017
- Working knowledge of BSA, AML, OFAC, and USA Patriot act laws and regulations
- Conduct internal audits of business operations and processes to identify and document BSA risk
- Collaborated with other analysts and clients to understand organization's business processes and legacy systems environment
- Customized dashboards and obtained essential user info by creating saved searches and reports
- Research customer transaction records to determine whether transactions are suspicious
- Perform reviews on sanctions search results for OFAC /PEPS
- Work with different departments to ensure the bank was following regulations
- Provide assistance to personal bankers and lenders on document requirements
- Train new personnel in our daily procedures and processes
- Recommended new software tools and enhancements to improve fraud detection, prevention and reporting efforts.
- Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures.
Education
MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEYAT EDINBURG
03.2023
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN-AMERICAN
08.2011
ASSOCIATES OF BUSINESS ADMIN - undefined
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
McAllen, US05.2009
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Communication
- Initiative
- Detail-oriented
- Problem Solving
- Software Proficiency
- Microsoft
- Blackboard
- Google Suite
- Group Instruction
- Individual Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Data-driven instruction
- Family involvement
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year in 2022-2023
- Supervised team of 11 staff members as Department Head for over 4 years.
- Accounting UIL Coach for 2 years
- LEO Club sponsor (La Joya Lions Club)
Certification
Teacher Educator Certificate - Business and Finance 6-12
Additional Information
Teacher of the year 2022-2023, Accounting UIL coach, CTE campus department head for 3 years, LEO club sponsor
Community Service
La Joya Lions Club, Lion Member, Aug 2018- Aug 2023
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Instructor
South Texas College
08.2023 - Current
TEACHER
LA JOYA ISD
11.2017 - Current
BSA/AML ANALYST
LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK
09.2011 - 10.2017
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN-AMERICAN
ASSOCIATES OF BUSINESS ADMIN - undefined
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEYAT EDINBURG
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