Alma R. Torres
Gilroy,CA
Summary
Compassionate and reliable childcare professional with a strong background in early childhood education and hands-on teaching experience. Skilled in working with children across all age groups and supporting those with a wide range of learning differences through individualized, patient, and structured care. Recognized for creating a warm, nurturing environment that encourages healthy emotional and developmental growth. A clear and collaborative communicator who works closely with parents to maintain consistent routines and ensure every child's unique needs are met with empathy, attention, and professionalism.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Spanish Teacher
St Francis High School / Salesian College Preparatory
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance Spanish language proficiency and cultural awareness.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles in classroom settings.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies and student engagement practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular themes into the Spanish language curriculum.
Elementary School Teacher
Diocese of San Jose in California
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration among students.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, adjusting teaching approaches accordingly.
Bilingual Instructional Aide
Morgan Hill Unified School District
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Partner with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Organize classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Use behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Special Education Instructional Aide
Union School District
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff
- Taught students to advocate for themselves and worked on socializing skills
- Ensured classroom operations and curriculum complied with IEP standards
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students age four to ten with special needs, helping each navigate the education system
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Voices College Bound Language Academies
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Responsible in assisting the classroom teacher with daily classroom activities, modified work and provided and maintained IEP minutes
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction
- Oversaw students in classroom, halls and playground to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
Customer Service Representative
Coyote Valley Sporting Clays
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information
- Demonstrated to customers the proper and safe way to handle a shotgun
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on thefloor
- Greeted customers entering store and promoted sales or special programs
- Implemented company policies and procedures
- Opened and closed store independently when needed
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Worked with store employees to develop engaging and aesthetically appealing merchandise displays that drove store traffic.
Administrative Assistant
Diocese Of San Jose
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the parish office
- Performed clerical duties that included but were not limited to: photocopying, filing, mail distribution and keeping a log for office keys, room use requests and incoming calls and or messages
- Responsible for the Spanish translation of the weekly bulletin
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and greeting visitors
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors
Customer Service Representative
Fred Loya Insurance
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Contacted clients to verify account information and maintain accuracy.
- Worked to accommodate new and different insurance requests and explored new value opportunities to optimize insurance agency reputation.
- Collected premiums on or before theeffective date of coverage.
- Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers, and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Education
National University
La Jolla, CA02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
National University
La Jolla, CA03.2020
AA - Liberal Arts
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA2006
High School Diploma -
Live Oak High School
Morgan Hill 2002
Skills
- Spanish language fluency
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to maintain clear and open communication with parents and caregivers
- Quick learner
- Self-motivated and diligent professional
- Honest
- Behavior Management: experience using positive reinforcement strategies to encourage good behavior
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
- Friendly
- Emotionally supportive
- Empathetic and Patient
- Child Development Knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
High School Spanish Teacher
St Francis High School / Salesian College Preparatory
08.2024 - 10.2025
Elementary School Teacher
Diocese of San Jose in California
08.2022 - 06.2023
Bilingual Instructional Aide
Morgan Hill Unified School District
11.2019 - 08.2021
Special Education Instructional Aide
Union School District
07.2018 - 09.2019
Customer Service Representative
Coyote Valley Sporting Clays
07.2016 - 08.2017
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Voices College Bound Language Academies
08.2015 - 07.2018
Administrative Assistant
Diocese Of San Jose
08.2015 - 08.2016
Customer Service Representative
Fred Loya Insurance
03.2014 - 08.2015
AA - Liberal Arts
Gavilan College
High School Diploma -
Live Oak High School
Master of Arts - Master of Education
National University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
National University