Madisyn Torrenti
Poquoson,VA
Summary
Passionate educator with experience in early childhood education, special education, and classroom leadership. Skilled in data-driven differentiated instruction, classroom management and positive behavior supports, and building strong relationships with students and families. Experienced as a paraprofessional, a long-term substitute, and a caregiver with a strong emphasis on individualized support and meeting the needs of diverse learners. Dedicated to creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment for all learners to feel supported and challenged.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
Poquoson City Public Schools
Poquoson, Virginia
08.2024 - Current
- Supports students with diverse learning needs by providing individualized instruction, differentiation, and accommodations.
- Collaborates with teachers, support staff, related service providers, and specialists to support classroom instruction and meet the needs of all learners.
- Encourages student independence by building confidence in students and fostering problem-solving and self-regulation skills.
- Promotes early childhood development by supporting the development of foundational academic, social-emotional, and communication skills.
- Extends learning opportunities for academically advanced students by providing enrichment activities based on their learning interests and boosting student confidence and engagement by using scaffolding.
Early Childhood Education Long-term Substitute
Poquoson City Public Schools
Poquoson, Virginia
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Developed positive relationships with students and families by fostering a supportive learning environment, implementing effective classroom management systems, and maintaining clear and consistent communication.
- Assumed full classroom responsibility by leading daily instruction, managing classroom routines and behaviors, lesson planning, implementing curriculum, monitoring IEP progress, and communicating with families, including facilitating parent-teacher conferences.
- Administered assessments, analyzed student data, and implemented data-driven learning strategies to differentiate learning.
- Implemented proactive behavior support strategies, established consistent classroom routines and expectations, and reinforced positive behaviors to create a safe, structured, and predictable learning environment.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Public Partnerships
Poquoson, Virginia
08.2024 - Current
- Provides individualized, in-home care for a child with significant developmental needs by implementing strategies that promote independence, encourage communication, foster self-regulation, and develop life skills.
- Adapt activities, routines, and learning approaches to fit the individual needs of the child, their specific interests, and their abilities.
- Apply knowledge of autism-specific supports, sensory needs, and positive behavior strategies to facilitate an environment that is safe and supportive, and encourages confidence and independence to allow for the development of skills.
Private Home Tutor
Anindita & Amit Dhingra
Glen Allen, VA
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Planned and facilitated tutoring sessions centered on students' individual needs, as well as course concepts and standards of learning.
- Used online learning platforms to develop lessons, post assignments, and communicate with students.
- Designed additional teaching and practice materials to further explore topics, and improve understanding.
Private Nanny
Anindita & Amit Dhingra
Glen Allen, VA
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Organized engaging, themed activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational, artistic, physical, and sensory components for cognitive development.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills to both preteens and a toddler.
- Created and implemented a daily routine that included the children in the tasks of cooking, hygiene, and light housekeeping.
- Provided consistent nurturing care, while simultaneously setting age-appropriate expectations for behavior.
Lead Tutor
Tutoring Club Of Glen Allen
Glen Allen, VA
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Helped students to define and plan academic goals and milestones to support progress.
- Supported skills development by assessing learning styles and providing diversified instructional techniques, based on students' various levels of learning.
- Delivered designated instructional models and strategies using company-designed materials and educational strategies, in addition to branching out of the curriculum for supplementary material.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Sociology
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA05.2022
Skills
- Communication
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Individualized and Group Instruction
- Student Relationship Building
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Special Education Support
- Classroom Management
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Family Communication and Engagement
- Collaboration and Co-Teaching
Timeline
Early Childhood Education Long-term Substitute
Poquoson City Public Schools
09.2025 - 01.2026
Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
Poquoson City Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Public Partnerships
08.2024 - Current
Private Home Tutor
Anindita & Amit Dhingra
07.2023 - 08.2024
Lead Tutor
Tutoring Club Of Glen Allen
01.2020 - 05.2022
Private Nanny
Anindita & Amit Dhingra
01.2019 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Sociology
Randolph-Macon College