Connie Torres
Kress,TX
Summary
Experienced in working with educators. Quick to adapt to new roles. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SPED Paraprofessional
Plainview Intermediate Middle School
2024.01 - Current
- Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Reading Resource Teacher
Brentwood Elementary
2022.08 - 2023.09
- Completed and organized assessments
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Paraprofessional
Brentwood Elementary
2017.08 - 2023.09
- Made copies, organized supplies and supervised children
- Created creative writing course as part of afterschool program for students.
Reading Specialist
Wildflower Voice & Swallow Therapy
2022.06 - 2022.07
- Wrote detailed notes after each session.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
Instructor
Central Texas College
2012.08 - 2022.01
- Taught public speaking to veterans and active-duty soldiers via remote video conferencing.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
Online Instructor
The University of Arizona Global Campus
2016.05 - 2021.08
- Instructed public speaking course and communication in persuasion course
- Assessed students’ discussion posts, written work and recorded videos.
Education
Masters in communications -
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TXBachelors in communications -
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TXFL K-12 Reading Certification -
Dyslexia Graduate Certificate -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLSkills
- Patience and Empathy
- Motor Skills Development
- Special Education Strategies
- Literacy support
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
SPED Paraprofessional
Plainview Intermediate Middle School
2024.01 - Current
Reading Resource Teacher
Brentwood Elementary
2022.08 - 2023.09
Reading Specialist
Wildflower Voice & Swallow Therapy
2022.06 - 2022.07
Paraprofessional
Brentwood Elementary
2017.08 - 2023.09
Online Instructor
The University of Arizona Global Campus
2016.05 - 2021.08
Instructor
Central Texas College
2012.08 - 2022.01
Masters in communications -
Angelo State University
Bachelors in communications -
Angelo State University
FL K-12 Reading Certification -
Dyslexia Graduate Certificate -
University of Florida
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