Lindsey Torres
GARDEN CITY,KS
Summary
I am a task-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. I have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and am filled with compassion and a love for education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learn & Play Coordinator
Russell Child Development Center
06.2023 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Hired, managed, developed and created relevant training for staff, and administered pay.
Teacher
USD 457 - Garden City Public Schools
12.2012 - 05.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan lessons that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Director of Christian Education
First United Methodist Church
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Enhanced spiritual growth by developing comprehensive Christian education programs for all ages.
- Delivered instruction, supervision and consultation to individuals involved in the church's educational programs
- Collaborated with training team and developed missionary and member care training that met educational and spiritual needs in organization.
- Create meaningful lessons as an extension to curriculum used for programs such as Vacation Bible School, Bible Zone, and Sunday School.
Education
Endorsement - Early Childhood Unified
Newman University
Wichita, KS - Outreach08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Newton University
Wichita, KS -Outreach12.2011
Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-Centered Learning
Certification
- ESOL Endorsement
- 5th - 8th Grade ELA Endorsement
- LETRS
- Early Childhood LETRS
- KIPS Certified
- Triple P - Level 4 Standard Certified
- CPR Certified
- Defensive Driving Certified
Trainings
Trauma Informed Trainings in San Diego 2019
Zero to Three Conference Trainings in Minneapolis 2023
Zero to Three Conference Trainings in Long Beach 2024
Autism and Neurodivirsity Trainings in Garden City 2024
Sensory Input Trainings in Garden City 2024
Play-Based Learning Approach Training Garden City 2024
Timeline
Learn & Play Coordinator
Russell Child Development Center
06.2023 - Current
Director of Christian Education
First United Methodist Church
06.2014 - 07.2015
Teacher
USD 457 - Garden City Public Schools
12.2012 - 05.2023
Endorsement - Early Childhood Unified
Newman University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Newton University
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