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Maria Iliana Torres

103 Spring Grove Dr

Summary

Dedicated professional with experience as an ESL Paraprofessional at Florence Elementary School, adept at fostering student relationships and providing emotional support. Skilled in classroom organization and instructional assistance, I effectively collaborated with teachers to enhance learning strategies, ensuring a welcoming environment for diverse learners. Committed to promoting independence and dignity in all interactions.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional Substitute

LHISD
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.

ESL Paraprofessional

Florence Elementary School
08.2018 - 11.2024
  • Supported ESL students in acclimating to a new cultural environment, helping them feel welcome and comfortable within the school community.
  • Supported front-office operations during peak times through cross-training in various administrative functions.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Provided essential clerical support for teachers by preparing materials, photocopying, and distributing documents.
  • Assisted in developing instructional goals based on each student''s unique strengths and challenges and monitored student progress

CNA

Visiting Angles
01.2011 - 07.2017
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Costumer Service

Dillards Department Store
06.2005 - 08.2008
  • Evaluated customer service standards, policies and procedures to verify customer service goal achievement.
  • Developed knowledge base for customer service reps, reducing resolution time.
  • Provided outstanding customer service.

Education

High School Diploma -

Olton High School
Olton, TX

Skills

  • Respectfulness
  • Learning disabilities support
  • Flexibility
  • Classroom organization
  • Emotional support
  • Student supervision
  • Small group instruction
  • Special education support
  • Instructional assistance
  • Collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom support
  • Teacher assistance

Certification

  • Certified Paraprofessional.
  • Certified , CNA

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Paraprofessional Substitute

LHISD
02.2025 - Current

ESL Paraprofessional

Florence Elementary School
08.2018 - 11.2024

CNA

Visiting Angles
01.2011 - 07.2017

Costumer Service

Dillards Department Store
06.2005 - 08.2008

High School Diploma -

Olton High School