Heather Tortoreti

• Created strategic plans to guide the growth and development of the union over time, ensuring continued effectiveness in representing all members.
• Increased union membership by promoting its benefits and actively recruiting new members.
• Fostered open lines of communication between management and union members, promoting greater understanding and cooperation between both parties.
• Organized training programs for union leaders to enhance their leadership abilities.
• Organized successful events and initiatives that fostered camaraderie among union members.
• Collaborated with other unions on joint initiatives and shared resources, strengthening collective efforts to advance worker rights and benefits.
• Represented MTA at various conferences and events.
• Enhanced existing processes and procedures for MTA.

• Enhanced classroom management and fostered a positive learning environment through consistent communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Developed tailored instructional materials for students of varying abilities, ensuring individualized attention and support.
• Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
• Strengthened student's social and emotional skills by incorporating SEL principles into daily lessons and activities.
• Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
• Utilized various technology platforms to enhance virtual learning experiences during remote instruction periods, ensuring continued academic progress despite challenging circumstances.

• Collaborated with fellow council members to develop strategic plans for new CTA Policy initiatives.
• Served on Professional rights and Responsibilities Committee in the State Legislation sub committee as secretary.
• Navigated existing Ed code, CTA Policy, labor law and legislative bills in order to examine what action best suites our fellow educators.
• Reviewed proposed legislation, providing valuable feedback to ensure alignment with CTA's values and objectives.

• Supported strategic planning efforts to align with long-term organizational goals.
• Collaborated with MUSD team and the district's legal counsel to review and uphold contractual language created by both parties.

*Accompanied Middle School Students to various history/science travel locations: Washington D.C., Philadelphia PA, New York, NY, Williamsburg, VA, Florida Keys, FL, Costa Rica.

*Developed itineraries with staff that were engaging and academic based.

*Managed behavioral, medical, and safety concerns as they arose in real time.

*Trained chaperones on their roles prior to embarking on the trip.

*Organized meetings before, during and after the trip with students and parents to highlight student experiences.

• Conferred with district officials, district legal, and CTA Staff regarding difficult topics surrounding furlough days, impasse and negotiating salary and benefits.
• Collaborated on the creation of impasse documents and grievance issues that arose as a result of contract violations.