Ivana Torres
Brick,NJ
Summary
- Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Strong background in child psychology and development combined with expertise in classroom and crisis management. Successful at working with students from diverse backgrounds. Combine real-life experience with certified hours of student teaching experience to provide engaging and interactive learning environment.
- Creative and well-versed in classroom education and support. Organized and driven to manage file organization and materials to be prepared for daily instruction. Valued for delivering support to special needs students and nurturing development of all students.
- Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Organized in maintaining classroom spaces and supervising groups. Learns quickly and confidently uses technology to assist with communications, recordkeeping and small group instruction. Focused on helping each student reach full potential.
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Cedar Grove Elementary
Toms River, NJ
12.2021 - Current
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Teacher
The Learning Experience
Manasquan, NJ
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Monitored each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors.
General Education Teacher
PS 217
Brooklyn, NY
09.2007 - 10.2012
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Touro College
Brooklyn, NY01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Touro College
Brooklyn06.2007
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
Certification
- Child Abuse, Maltreatment Detection, Violence Prevention
- CPR Certified [American Red Cross]
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Cedar Grove Elementary
12.2021 - Current
Teacher
The Learning Experience
02.2021 - 12.2021
General Education Teacher
PS 217
09.2007 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Touro College