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Leila Torres

Lake Worth,FL

Summary

Accomplished educator from Hallandale Academy with a proven track record in fostering student academic growth and emotional well-being. Skilled in classroom management and lesson planning, adept at motivating students and enhancing parent-teacher communication. Demonstrated ability to improve learning strategies and outcomes, leveraging critical thinking and bilingual capabilities for diverse student needs. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Hallandale Academy

Teacher
01.2021 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

JCPenney

Cashier
02.2016 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

Aventura Cleaning

Cleaning Crew Member
03.2008 - 10.2015

Job overview

  • Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
  • Cleaned and organized restrooms by restocking dispensers, sanitizing fixtures and spot cleaning partition walls and doors.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Enhanced cleanliness standards by consistently maintaining a well-organized and efficient cleaning routine.
  • Collaborated effectively with other crew members for efficient completion of assigned tasks.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, providing prompt communication and updates on the progress of cleaning tasks, ensuring their satisfaction.
  • Used cleaners and squeegees to clean windows, glass partitions and mirrors.

Education

Drago
Argentina

High School Diploma
11.2000

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Learning Strategies
  • Fluent in [Language]
  • Testing and grading
  • Student evaluations

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Teacher

Hallandale Academy
01.2021 - 04.2023

Cashier

JCPenney
02.2016 - 11.2020

Cleaning Crew Member

Aventura Cleaning
03.2008 - 10.2015

Drago

High School Diploma

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