Joshua Torres
School Administrator
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
A proven visionary and strategic leader that is looking to obtain a leadership position that embraces student learning, staff development, and diversity learning in a K-12 setting. Dedicated to maintaining a reputation built on quality, service, and uncompromising ethics. Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 10-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Principal
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
11.2021 - Current
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
Principal
Charter Schools USA
Riverview, FL
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Leader in me Trained Administrator
- Master Scheduler for over 1200 Students K-8
- Supervision of 30 teachers and 15 support staff
- Participated in monthly Board Calls
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Assistant Principal Curriculum/Discipline/Facilities
Brevard County Schools
Viera, Florida
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
Director of Student Services
Titusville High School
Titusville, FL
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Supervise and evaluate five Guidance Counselors
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Assessed student's abilities and recommended degree programs to highlight strengths.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Provided alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
Director of Student Services
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
10.2004 - 12.2009
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Implemented career counseling path mandated by state, working with parents and students to implement new parent-teacher conference approach.
- Developed new student orientation programs to build excitement around transfer and enrollment.
- Organized college tours for graduating students and coordinated group visits from high schools.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
School Counselor/ Exceptional Student Education Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
11.2003 - 10.2004
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Administered and graded tests, homework and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Education
Ph.D. - Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN 01.2022 - 05.2026
Master of Education Educational Leadership - Education Administration
University of Texas
10.2010 - 05.2012
Master of Counseling - Mental Health, Marriage and
Barry University
Skills
Student achievement
Student and parent relations
Relationship building and networking
Special education
Common Core learning standards
Staff Development
Budgeting
Staff Management
Elementary education
Curriculum Development
Secondary education
School administration
Training and mentoring
Affiliations
FASA
NAESP
ACA
GKI
Timeline
Ph.D. - Leadership
American College of Education
01.2022 - 05.2026
Assistant Principal
Orange County Public Schools
11.2021 - Current
Principal
Charter Schools USA
06.2017 - 06.2021
Assistant Principal Curriculum/Discipline/Facilities
Brevard County Schools
01.2013 - 06.2017
Master of Education Educational Leadership - Education Administration
University of Texas
10.2010 - 05.2012
Director of Student Services
Titusville High School
01.2010 - 01.2012
Director of Student Services
Orange County Public Schools
10.2004 - 12.2009
School Counselor/ Exceptional Student Education Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
11.2003 - 10.2004
Master of Counseling - Mental Health, Marriage and
Barry University