Donna M Torrent
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Highly effective at promoting learning and encouraging well-rounded development. Accomplished Resource and Classroom teacher, successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Currently mentoring a first-year teacher in classroom management and curriculum.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Teacher
Orangewood Elementary School
Fort Myers, United States
08.2021 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- New Teacher Mentor for 4th grade
Language Arts Teacher Grade 5
Tanglewood Elementary School
Fort Myers, FL
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Plans lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Builds positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drives student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborates with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Keeps classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Teaches lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Specializes in developing writing lessons for grades 3-5
Language Arts Teacher Grade 5
Edgewood Academy
Fort Myers, FL
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning
- Improved student's analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Instructed up to 95 students individually and in groups
- Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time
- Created and taught engaging math lessons and activities
- Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children’s literature from cultures around the world
Language Arts Teacher Grade 5
Cumming Elementary School
Cumming, GA
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest
- Developed differentiated writing lessons in preparation for state test
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Edgewood Academy for the Arts
Fort Myers, FL
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity
Administrative Assistant
Huff Insurance Agency
Ft. Myers, FL
06.2006 - 05.2014
- Met with walk-in policy holders to address and resolve complaints
- Modeled exceptional customer service skills
- Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently
- Organized and maintained commission reports
Education
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction Elementary Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA2025
Master of Science - Curriculum & Instruction with an Emphasis in Language Arts
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education 1-6
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL1995
Skills
- Positive and encouraging
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Expertise in Language Arts & Writing
- Creative learning strategies
- Proficient in Google Classroom
- Student engagement
Timeline
Resource Teacher
Orangewood Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Language Arts Teacher Grade 5
Tanglewood Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Language Arts Teacher Grade 5
Edgewood Academy
08.2017 - 06.2020
Language Arts Teacher Grade 5
Cumming Elementary School
07.2016 - 06.2017
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Edgewood Academy for the Arts
07.2013 - 06.2016
Administrative Assistant
Huff Insurance Agency
06.2006 - 05.2014
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction Elementary Education
Liberty University
Master of Science - Curriculum & Instruction with an Emphasis in Language Arts
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education 1-6
University of South Florida