Claudia Torres
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Experienced Kindergarten Teacher with 12 years in early childhood education, specializing in creating engaging learning environments. Bilingual in Spanish and English, enhancing communication with diverse student populations. Cultivates collaboration among staff to improve educational outcomes and actively contributes to a positive school culture.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Colonial Elementary
Fort Myers, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging daily lesson plans for kindergarten class to enhance student learning.
- Facilitated weekly PLC meetings to collaborate on and enhance kindergarten class activities.
Paraprofessional – Kindergarten Teacher
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary
Fort Myers, FL
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted teacher across kindergarten to third grade, supporting diverse learning needs., Provided one-on-one support for special needs student, fostering individual growth and development. and Pursued position as kindergarten teacher to support young learners., aiming to contribute to early childhood education.
Paraprofessional
Orangewood Elementary
Fort Myers, FL
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Supported kindergarten and second grade teachers by providing classroom assistance and facilitating student engagement.
Day Care Attendant
Early Childhood Learning
Fort Myers, FL
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided attentive care for infants in the baby room and assisted in other classrooms as needed.
Teacher
Grace Community School
Fort Myers, FL
02.2013 - 10.2021
- Taught kindergarten to 5-year-old children enrolled in the daycare and supervised after-school children. Recently prepared Pre-k graduates for kindergarten in August.
Education
High School - Oriented in Pre-school
Sagrado Corazon Private School
Guatemala City 01.2002
Business Administration -
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FLBusiness Education from 6 to 12 certification -
Florida Department of Education
Fort Myers, FLPre-k to 3rd grade Teacher certification -
Florida Department of Education
Fort Myers, FLSpanish K – 12 Past Test -
FTCE
Fort Myers, FLSkills
- Creative problem solving
- Customer service excellence
- Computer proficiency
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Plan enforcement strategies
- Attention to detail
- Marketing expertise
- Multicultural education awareness
- Spanish language proficiency
References
- Jenny Bustamante, (239)4409014, Care Giver (Personal)
- Alison Lock, (217)4743388, Teacher (Professional)
- Michael Reardon, (239)2234757, Director of Religious Education (Personal)
Activities
Faith Formation Teacher volunteer, Saint Francis Catholic Church
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Colonial Elementary
08.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional – Kindergarten Teacher
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2025
Paraprofessional
Orangewood Elementary
03.2022 - 05.2023
Day Care Attendant
Early Childhood Learning
10.2021 - 03.2022
Teacher
Grace Community School
02.2013 - 10.2021
High School - Oriented in Pre-school
Sagrado Corazon Private School
Business Administration -
Keiser University
Business Education from 6 to 12 certification -
Florida Department of Education
Pre-k to 3rd grade Teacher certification -
Florida Department of Education
Spanish K – 12 Past Test -
FTCE