Franshesca Torres
Springfield,MA
Summary
Hardworking Middle School Science Teacher focused on providing first-rate, evidence-based scientific exploration for students. Meets all instructional requirements, enhances behavior, and maintains student safety while improving test scores and increasing understanding of material.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Holyoke Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Youth Sports Coach
Holyoke Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised practices, prioritizing safety for participants.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Developed practice guidelines for injury prevention.
- Recommended and ordered equipment, supplies and uniforms.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Paraprofessional
Holyoke Public Schools
11.2022 - Current
- Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
- Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
- Help students master equipment and/or instructional materials assigned by the teacher
- Assist in the implementation of behavioral modification programs as directed and supervised by the teacher
- Keep behavioral logs and data (daily and weekly)
- Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips
Case Manager/Family Support Worker
Clinical & Support Options, Inc.
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Provide community-based direct care services for children, adults and families including stabilization, ongoing support and case management through the state’s Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative
Residential Supervisor
Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corp.
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Coordinate and supervise therapeutic activity groups
- Maintain the safety and well-being of the residents and fellow staff
- Physically restrain students as necessary in accordance to policy and procedure
- Provide safe adult supervision and act as a positive role model for residents
- Communicate directly, clearly and respectfully in verbal and written form
- Provide recreational activities and facilitate psycho-educational groups
Shift Supervisor
HMS Host—Starbucks
03.2017 - 05.2021
- Assist the store manager in executing store operations during scheduled shifts
Direct Care
Terri Thomas Girls Program
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Supervise and manage the behavior, activities and movement of adolescent girls aged 13 to 19 years of age
- Monitor and provide recreational activities
- Conduct group meetings and provide counseling and advocacy for residents
Direct Care
Secure Residential Treatment Program
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Supervise and manage the behavior, activities and movement of adolescent boys aged 10 to 20 years of age
- Monitor and provide recreational activities
- Conduct group meetings and provide counseling and advocacy for residents
Education
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
American International College
05.2017
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Supervision
- Management
- Hands-on learning
- Behavior management systems
Certification
- Adult, Child, Infant CPR
- Adult, Child, Infant AED
- Adult, Child, Infant Standard First Aid
- Med Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Holyoke Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Youth Sports Coach
Holyoke Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Holyoke Public Schools
11.2022 - Current
Case Manager/Family Support Worker
Clinical & Support Options, Inc.
06.2021 - 11.2022
Residential Supervisor
Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corp.
05.2019 - 05.2021
Direct Care
Terri Thomas Girls Program
11.2017 - 02.2018
Direct Care
Secure Residential Treatment Program
11.2017 - 02.2018
Shift Supervisor
HMS Host—Starbucks
03.2017 - 05.2021
- Adult, Child, Infant CPR
- Adult, Child, Infant AED
- Adult, Child, Infant Standard First Aid
- Med Certified
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
American International College
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