Donique Torres
Brookshire
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator dedicated to supporting the growth and development of Pre-K and ESL learners in inclusive, play-based environments. Certified in EC-6 Education with a solid understanding of language development, culturally responsive teaching, and early childhood curriculum. Passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom that celebrates diversity and fosters confidence in young English language learners.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Pre-K Teacher
Katy Independent School District
08.2025 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
ESL Pre-K Teacher Aide
Katy Independent School District
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Promote a culturally inclusive environment where students feel valued and confident using their home language and English.
- Support ESL Pre-K students in small groups to build English vocabulary, sentence structure, and social communication.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Lead language-rich activities including pretend play, songs, story time, and hands-on learning.
- Assist with daily classroom routines, whole group instruction, and individual student support.
- Collaborate with teacher to plan developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
Special Education Teacher Aide
Katy Independent School District
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Provide support for early learners with diverse abilities, incorporating visual schedules, functional routines, and sensory-friendly activities.
- Track student progress and collect data on academic and behavioral goals.
- Help students develop independence and social-emotional skills through consistent routines and positive reinforcement.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education EC-6
University of Houston
Katy, TX12-2024
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish & English
- ESL strategies for early learners
- Developmentally appropriate practices for Pre-K
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Classroom management and routines
- Child-centered learning through play
- Social-emotional learning
- Strong communication with families and staff
Certification
Texas Educator Certification - EC-6 Generalist, 2025
Timeline
ESL Pre-K Teacher
Katy Independent School District
08.2025 - Current
ESL Pre-K Teacher Aide
Katy Independent School District
08.2022 - 08.2025
Special Education Teacher Aide
Katy Independent School District
11.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Education EC-6
University of Houston
Awards
Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary - Rookie Teacher of the Year