Rafael Torres
Miami
Summary
Enthusiastic educator known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential. Bilingual fluency and adept at assisting students with all core subjects. Proficient in maintaining student engagement and safety. Strong problem-solver with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Rambam Day School Temple Beth Am
12.2024 - Current
- Maintains day-to-day classroom management to promote learning initiatives.
- Thoroughly follows classroom plans left by homeroom teachers.
- Upholds classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervises lunchroom, recess, and carpool activities.
Elementary Educator
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Taught core subjects of math, science, social studies, and ELA.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Summer School Teacher
Linda Lentin K-8 Center
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Second grade summer school
- English, Mathematics, and Science
- Planned lessons, engaged in lectures, differentiated instruction, and personalized lessons for students that displayed competence beyond the second grade level
Spanish Interpreter
Independent
02.2013 - 05.2024
- Interpreting doctor-patient interactions at hospitals
- Duties involve relaying post-procedure care, live interpreting in person and over the phone, and communicating the importance of following medication and care regiments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Education - Early Instruction
Athens State University
Athens, AL07.2023
Associate of Science - A.S. General Studies
Athens State University
Athens, AL06-2017
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Multi-subject instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Interpretation (English/Spanish)
- Proficient in Google Workspace
Certification
Florida Educator's Certificate
Issued 7/01/2024
Expires 6/30/2029
1- Year CPR Certificate
Issued June 6, 2024
Languages
Spanish - Native Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Rambam Day School Temple Beth Am
12.2024 - Current
Elementary Educator
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
08.2024 - 10.2024
Summer School Teacher
Linda Lentin K-8 Center
06.2024 - 07.2024
Spanish Interpreter
Independent
02.2013 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Technical Education - Early Instruction
Athens State University
Associate of Science - A.S. General Studies
Athens State University
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