Ariana De La Torre
Teacher
Eagle Pass,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Eagle Pass Independent School District
Eagle Pass, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Student Teacher
Northside ISD
San Antonio, TX
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Had one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase classroom GPAs and individual student success.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests.
- Helped teachers decorate and organize classrooms with age-specific decor and organization prior to classes starting.
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
- Met with parents to discuss student behaviors and needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Eagle Pass Independent School District
Eagle Pass, TX
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Sales Associate
Childrens Place Inc.
Eagle Pass , TX
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6/ESL
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2021
Skills
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Integration Strategies
- Classroom Integration
- Behavior Management
- Understanding of Content
- Organization and Planning
- Enforcing Classroom Rules
- Classroom Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Different Learning Styles
- Lesson Plan Implementation
Hiking, Painting, Reading, DIY Projects, Thrifting
I added this section to show different types of hobbies that I love to do, I am more than just a teacher. I am a person who loves to be able to explore different traits about myself to bring in real life experiences to my students.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Eagle Pass Independent School District
03.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Northside ISD
01.2021 - 12.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Eagle Pass Independent School District
02.2018 - 06.2018
Sales Associate
Childrens Place Inc.
09.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6/ESL
The University of Texas At San Antonio