Elissa Torres
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Results-driven Assistant Teacher recognized for boosting student participation and nurturing supportive relationships. Proficient in customizing educational content to address diverse student needs while ensuring clear communication with parents. Committed to inclusivity and adept at resolving challenges through active listening and problem-solving techniques.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Teacher
Champions Before & After School Care
Beaverton, OR
05.2025 - Current
- Enhanced classroom environment by implementing diverse instructional strategies for different learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about student progress and needs.
- Boosted critical thinking skills through group problem-solving activities and real-world applications.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
- Monitored student attendance by collecting attendance rosters and overseeing attendance database.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
Assistant Teacher
German International School
Beaverton, Oregon
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Facilitated lesson plan development and classroom activities to boost student participation.
- Cultivated strong relationships with children, enhancing their learning experiences.
- Maintained organized instructional spaces while ensuring classroom cleanliness.
- Monitored student attendance and relayed information on absences or tardiness.
- Worked with teachers to tailor curriculum according to student goals.
- Engaged parents in discussions regarding academic progress and behavioral matters.
- Mediated disputes among students, reporting significant incidents to authorities.
- Led group problem-solving initiatives within the classroom environment.
Stagehand
Northwest Youth Theatre
Beaverton, OR
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Constructed and decorated set pieces and props per design specifications.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses.
- Worked with team to put all props and set pieces in place and supervised prop movements at correct times during performances.
Retail Sales Associate
Burlington
Henderson, NV
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Customer Service Representative
Pizza Hut
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
- Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Portland State University
Portland, ORAssociate of Arts - Oregon Transfer
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.2025
High School Diploma -
Aloha High School
Beaverton, OR06.2023
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Tactical Communications
- Active Listening
- Prioritizing Tasks
- Developing Social Skills
- Behavior management
- Learning support
- Student monitoring
Certification
OR Food Handler
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Site Teacher
Champions Before & After School Care
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Teacher
German International School
08.2023 - 01.2025
Stagehand
Northwest Youth Theatre
12.2022 - 05.2023
Retail Sales Associate
Burlington
08.2021 - 02.2022
Customer Service Representative
Pizza Hut
01.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Portland State University
Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer
Portland Community College
High School Diploma -
Aloha High School