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RUTH TORRES

Miami Lakes,FL

Summary

Forward-thinking Teacher experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Educational
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.

Teacher

Miami Dade County Schools
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Teacher

Private School
10.2021 - 03.2023

Angela Suarez (305-305-8039)

Address: 7031 W 14th CT Hialeah FL. 33014

  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
  • Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
  • Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
  • Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
  • Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
  • Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.

Patient Access Representative

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
08.2017 - 10.2021
  • Floryvette Vega (305-243-0459)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: 10451 NW 117 AVE SUITE 201 MEDLEY, FL.33178
  • Completed registration procedures for patients, expertly inputting information to meet provider, facility and legal requirements.
  • requesting procedures and surgeries authorizations to primary doctors,
  • Organized timely and accurate referrals to help patients obtain health care services and access available resources.
  • Compiled information from patients and caregivers or family members to identify care concerns.
  • Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to meet patient needs.
  • Registered patients by completing face-to-face interviews to obtain demographic, insurance and medical information.

Education

Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Florida National University
Hialeah, FL
08.2012

Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice

Florida National College
Hialeah, FL
11.2009

High School Diploma -

Barbara Goleman Senior High School
Miami Lakes, FL
06.2000

Skills

  • Tutoring and After School Help
  • Lesson Planning
  • Relationship Building
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Parent Communication
  • Effectively Work With Parents
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Fluent in Spanish & English
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Motivating Students
  • Public Speaking
  • CPR/First-aid Certified
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • do things fast and curate,
  • have the work done by deadline,
  • fast learner, can follow directions, have great customer service
  • Good communications skill, and work very well with others
  • Delegating Work
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Call Center Operations
  • Work Prioritization
  • Decision Making
  • Customer Service
  • Registration and Admissions
  • Scheduling Diagnostic Procedures
  • Insurance Company Knowledgeable
  • Communicating to Patients and Families
  • Resolving Problems
  • Registration and Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Phone and Email Etiquette

Certification

Certificate from Miami-Dade Public Safety Training Institute for the completion of the course for Physical Evidence Investigations, Abbreviated

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Educational
10.2023 - Current

Teacher

Miami Dade County Schools
04.2023 - 09.2023

Teacher

Private School
10.2021 - 03.2023

Patient Access Representative

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
08.2017 - 10.2021

Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Florida National University

Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice

Florida National College

High School Diploma -

Barbara Goleman Senior High School
RUTH TORRES