Nadine Torres
Fontana,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a friendly demeanor and strong problem-solving skills, offering 25 plus years working with children. Also has 28 ECE units in child development. Positive roll model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. CPR and first aide certified with dedication to creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment for children and co co workers.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Ever Brook Academy
09.2011 - 07.2025
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Facilitated connection with nature through regular educational outdoor excursions, enhancing environmental awareness.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Improved learning with well-structured lesson plans that made complex concepts easier for preschoolers to understand.
- Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Coordinated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Preschool Teacher
University for Young Children
09.2004 - 10.2009
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to engage students, making learning more interactive and fun.
- Developed diverse curriculum to cater to different learning styles, improving educational outcomes.
- Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
- Initiated parent-teacher meetings to discuss children's progress, strengthening family-school connections.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specially designed activities and games.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Facilitated connection with nature through regular educational outdoor excursions, enhancing environmental awareness.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Improved learning with well-structured lesson plans that made complex concepts easier for preschoolers to understand.
- Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Coordinated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Education
No Degree - Child Development
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CANo Degree - Child Development
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CASkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Verbal communication
- Multitasking
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
Timeline
Assistant Director
Ever Brook Academy
09.2011 - 07.2025
Preschool Teacher
University for Young Children
09.2004 - 10.2009
No Degree - Child Development
Chaffey College
No Degree - Child Development
Mt. San Antonio College
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