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ERIC TORRES

ERIC TORRES

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

Multifaceted Lecturer with 21 years of expertise in adapting presentations to reach students of diverse backgrounds. Expert in leveraging in-depth knowledge and experience in education to provide relevant information and first-hand experiences. Known for great personable demeanor and strong work ethic.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

Elevate Bridgeport
06.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for establishing and executing major goals and objectives for the organization both organizationally and financially
  • Implements policies established by the board of directors
  • Provides leadership, direction, and guidance of Elevate Bridgeport activities
  • Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of all organization operations
  • Develops and maintains organizational structure and effective personnel
  • Represents Elevate Bridgeport to regulatory bodies, other agencies, community and civic organizations, donors, funders and supporters, and the public
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.

Assistant Principal

Highville Charter School and Change Academy
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for all students
  • Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students
  • Developed class learning plans to meet all district and statement requirements for instruction
  • Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children
  • Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies
  • Reviewed standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle
  • Assessed teaching and support staff and delivered exemplary development and instructional leadership strategies improving capabilities and testing outcomes

Elementary Education Teacher

City of Bridgeport Board of Education
08.2012 - 08.2019
  • Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of one's students
  • Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real world problems
  • Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students
  • Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students
  • Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills
  • Monitors and evaluates students' progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives
  • Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction

School Suspension Officer

City of Bridgeport Board of Education
08.2010 - 06.2012
  • Collects and reviews assignments from teachers for students assigned to in-school suspension
  • Briefs students on rules and procedures for in-school suspension
  • Distributes work assignments and assists students as necessary
  • Communicates with students as appropriate to ensure that they understand objectives, activities, assignments and the amount of work expected of them
  • Performs related tasks as required by the principal or designee

Special Education Paraprofessional

City of Bridgeport Board of Education
06.2001 - 08.2010
  • Implement Behavioral Modification techniques to socially and emotionally challenged children
  • Assist teacher with lesson planning
  • Serve as a liaison between parent, student and school
  • Supported the teacher in the development of individual learning strategies
  • Oversaw a class of 10 students when the instructor was out of the room
  • Maintained safety and security of all youth under care
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support

Education

Sixth Year - Educational Leadership

Sacred Heart University
11.2019

M.S - Elementary Education (K Through 6th)

University of Bridgeport
01.2012

B.S - Human Services

University of Bridgeport
01.2008

A.S - Human Services

Norwalk Community College
01.2005

Human Service Program

Housatonic Community College
01.2004

Skills

  • White boarding
  • Blackboard
  • Microsoft Software
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Team leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Zoom
  • Google Suite
  • Growth management
  • Board relations
  • Marketing
  • Leadership development
  • Performance feedback

Certification

  • Elementary Education Certification (013), 2012, Current
  • 092 Certification, 2019, Current

Additional Information

Local Community Organizer for the Marines Toys for Tots,

Former Events Coordinator for 'Back to School Summer Jam: Backpack Giveback' Initiative

Timeline

Executive Director

Elevate Bridgeport
06.2021 - Current

Assistant Principal

Highville Charter School and Change Academy
08.2019 - 06.2021

Elementary Education Teacher

City of Bridgeport Board of Education
08.2012 - 08.2019

School Suspension Officer

City of Bridgeport Board of Education
08.2010 - 06.2012

Special Education Paraprofessional

City of Bridgeport Board of Education
06.2001 - 08.2010

A.S - Human Services

Norwalk Community College

Human Service Program

Housatonic Community College

Sixth Year - Educational Leadership

Sacred Heart University

M.S - Elementary Education (K Through 6th)

University of Bridgeport

B.S - Human Services

University of Bridgeport

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