Monica Torres
Denver,CO
Summary
Experienced educator with comprehensive understanding of mathematics education and coaching strategies. Successfully guided students and teachers to improve mathematical skills and instruction through targeted coaching sessions and curriculum enhancements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
District Instructional Math Coach
Adams 14 School District
Commerce City, CO
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with school leaders across the district to align educational goals with teachers on my coaching caseload.
- Engaged in coaching cycles to with teachers to provide targeted feedback, modeling and planning support regarding classroom instruction and student achievement.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan and design instructional materials tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Analyzed student assessment data to identify trends, inform instructional practices, and guide curriculum adjustments.
- Led professional development workshops for educators focused on effective math teaching methodologies and best practices.
Academic Interventionist at Stukey Elementary
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Thornton, Colorado
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Provided daily explicit, guided and engaging Math intervention using the Math Recovery scope and sequence.
- Participated in weekly planning meetings with grade levels to review student data and plan research based lessons incorporating Math Recovery training.
- Actively collected and analyzed progress monitoring data to determine growth and adjust instruction to ensure that over 85% of students met their end of year Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) goal.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for academic support and intervention techniques.
Special Education Teacher
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Thornton, Colorado
08.2014 - 08.2022
General Education Teacher: First, Second and Third
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Thornton, Colorado
09.2010 - 08.2014
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education Generalist K-12
University of Colorado: Denver
Denver, Colorado12-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Goshen College
Goshen, Indiana12-2009
Skills
- Expert problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Pedagogical expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Teamwork
Timeline
District Instructional Math Coach
Adams 14 School District
07.2025 - Current
Academic Interventionist at Stukey Elementary
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
08.2022 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
08.2014 - 08.2022
General Education Teacher: First, Second and Third
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
09.2010 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Goshen College
Master of Arts - Special Education Generalist K-12
University of Colorado: Denver
TRAINING
- Math Recovery Specialist Training
- Add+Vantage Math Training: Course 1 and 2
- Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Training
- Yoshimoto Orton-Gillingham 40 Hour Training
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Member of Adams 12 Intervention Advisory Board 2023-present
- Nominated by peers to serve on district advisory board along with district elementary math and reading directors and coordinators
- Meet monthly to review current intervention team needs to plan professional development
- Summer of 2021, 2022 and 2024: Instructor at Adams 12 District Math Summer Camp
- Provided tutoring in a small group setting using Add+Vantage Mathematical skills and concepts
- Summer of 2019: Instructor at Every Child Reading Summer Camp
- Provided tutoring in a small group and 1:1 setting to students with dyslexia using the Yoshimoto Orton-Gillingham scope and sequence
- Summer of 2018: Instructor at Adams 12 District Reading Summer Camp