Lina Torre
Scottsdale,Arizona
Summary
Experienced teacher with expertise in developing tailored lesson plans and facilitating effective language acquisition. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and assess language proficiency, ensuring measurable growth in diverse learning environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
ELL Specialist
Paradise Valley Unified School District
Phoenix, AZ
08.2019 - 05.2025
- Taught ELD targeted instruction to groups of students in grades K-6.
- Administered AZELLA assessments to students in grades K-6.
- Collaborated with various grade-level teachers to improve specific language-related skills for the ELL students.
- Participated in school-wide and district-wide panels for integrating the ELL standards into classroom instruction.
- Implemented behavior management principles, like PBIS and Make-Your-Day, in daily instruction.
Self-contained ELL teacher
Paradise Valley Unified School District
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2004 - 05.2019
- Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse English language learners.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance language proficiency.
- Assessed student progress and provided targeted feedback for improvement.
- Implemented technology tools to support language learning and engagement.
- Adapted curriculum materials to meet the needs of individual students according to their learning styles and levels of proficiency.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2004
Ph.D. - Education
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO08-1994
Master of Arts - English Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-1988
Bachelor of Arts - English And Journalism
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-1986
Skills
- Individualized lesson planning
- ELD assessment administration
- Language proficiency evaluation
- Curriculum adaptation
- Technology integration
- Collaborative teaching
Affiliations
- Two-time recipient of Teacher Appreciation Award
Timeline
ELL Specialist
Paradise Valley Unified School District
08.2019 - 05.2025
Self-contained ELL teacher
Paradise Valley Unified School District
08.2004 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Ph.D. - Education
University of Colorado At Boulder
Master of Arts - English Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts - English And Journalism
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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