Alina Torres
Columbia,CT
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning to any group from young children to older adults. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Hard worker with determination to get the job done. Is always interested in growth and learning of any kind in any situation. Very experienced in making relationships with staff and costumers to make any work environment for a comfortable space for all.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher, Head Staff, Lead CAMP Teacher
Discover Zone Learning Center
08.2019 - Current
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Training future teachers in childhood development.
- Office paper work
- Filing medical paperwork for children.
- Job interviews for potential future workers.
- Giving tour for interacted families enrolling their children.
- Lifting heavy equipment and children daily.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Summer camp teacher for school aged children.
- Driving van bringing children to and from daily field trips.
- Encouraging good behavior and manners in a public setting.
Bakery Assistant
UConn Dining Services
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
- Washed dishes and sanitized prep area at end of each shift.
- Operated commercial kitchen equipment and tools.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Decorated baked goods and designed visually appealing displays of finished products.
- Stored, labeled and replenished supplies in compliance with food safety regulations.
- Lifted and moved items weighing over 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
- Created new bakery menu items to appeal to new and existing customers.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Measured and mixed ingredients accurately to assist in baking process.
- Used utensils and equipment to portion, wrap and display bakery items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Windham Technical High School
Willimantic, CT06.2020
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Office Management
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Child Development
- Student Records Management
- Classroom Organization
- Head Start Programs
- Training in Food Handling Preparation
- Afterschool Program Leadership
- Early Childhood Education
- Social Skills Development
Certification
- CPR Certified - Current
- First aid Certified - Current
- EPI Pen Certified- Current
- Serve Safe Certified- 2019- 2022
Timeline
Preschool Teacher, Head Staff, Lead CAMP Teacher
Discover Zone Learning Center
08.2019 - Current
Bakery Assistant
UConn Dining Services
10.2018 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Windham Technical High School
- CPR Certified - Current
- First aid Certified - Current
- EPI Pen Certified- Current
- Serve Safe Certified- 2019- 2022
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