Rena Torres
Manvel,TX
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Bel Nafegar Sanchez Elementary
Rosharon, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Provided whole classroom instruction for teacher when needed.
- Provided focused intervention with differentiation in language arts, reading, and math for elementary school students in K-4. Developed lesson plans for small group instruction and provided administrative and clerical support for teachers as needed.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to assess student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans to deliver personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Special Education Paraprofessional
E.C. Mason Elementary
Manvel, TX
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Reporting student behavior progress and social growth by documenting behaviors and interventions for IEP plans. Alerted instructor about student behavior or issues that needed to be addressed.
- One-on-One attention to students to assist in behavior situations to document student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Assisted teachers in managing student behavior and completing instruction by accompanying students to restroom, on field trips, cafeteria and to playground.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to maintain effective relationships for student and program growth.
PreK Bridge Teacher
In His Steps Academy
Pearland, TX
07.2017 - 06.2018
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction to implement Pre-K Bridge curriculum for school.
- Assessment of student's progress in Reading/Language and beginning Math to better prepare them for kindergarten.
- Worked together with other Pre-K Bridge teachers to write lesson plans, curriculum, and attended in school workshop trainings.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters. Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures and applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance to provide data for parent teacher conferences. Conferred with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX05.2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX05.2014
Skills
- EC-Generalist (Passed 11/22/2021)
- Special Education EC-12 (Passed 6/28/2019)
- Currently in Clinical Teaching ( will be completed on 1/25/2022) through Web-Centric Alternative Certification Program (WCACP)
- PPR Exam scheduled to take at end of this month
- ESL Supplement scheduled to take at beginning of January
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Bel Nafegar Sanchez Elementary
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
E.C. Mason Elementary
01.2019 - 05.2019
PreK Bridge Teacher
In His Steps Academy
07.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Associate of Arts - General Studies
San Jacinto College District