Samantha Torres
Spring Hill,FL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-8 Substitute Teacher
Hernando County
04.2025 - Current
- Delivered 165+ hours of instruction in diverse classroom environments
- Adapted instruction to meet diverse student needs and abilities across multiple grade levels and subjects
- Demonstrated flexibility and strong problem-solving skills by supporting student learning through engaging instruction, support, and responsive classroom strategies that fostered motivation and academic growth
Program Assistant
Posability
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Planned, organized, and hosted 17 large-scale community and volunteer events, including Trunk or Treat (1,200+ attendees), Breakfast with the Bunny, and Family Christmas Party
- Directed daily programs (Recharge, Kids Club, Creative Posability) to foster inclusion, creativity, and social development for children and teens with disabilities
- Designed and taught lesson plans for Friends Social Skills class, leading three 8-week semesters for teens with disabilities
- Supervised and supported staff and volunteers; recruited, trained, and coordinated over 30 volunteer sessions across four years
- Created engaging digital content (2.3M views, 163K likes on TikTok) to showcase inclusive programming, sensory bins, and art activities and managed schedules, timelines, and mass communications (emails and texts) to ensure successful program execution
Support Staff
Ability Tree Florida
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported behavior management by assisting with the creation and implementation of program's discipline policy and procedures.
- Built relationships with parents, schools, ABA and RBT professionals, and community leaders to enhance services for families
- Facilitated 4 multi-day caregiver respite events
Volunteer Support
Ability Tree
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensure a healthy and safe environment for children and encourage inclusion, creativity and play.
- Build meaningful connections through one-on-one play and interaction with children.
- Served over 100 hours
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida05.2026
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Planning and Time Management
- Leadership
- Community Outreach
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Wilton Simpson Technical College - Anticipated Graduation: November 2025
- CPR Certified - American Heart Association - Expiration: 2026
Awards
- Dean’s List Spring 2025 USF
- Multi-scholarship recipient: Florida Bright Futures, USF History of Achievement Award, Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, and Posability Program
Timeline
K-8 Substitute Teacher
Hernando County
04.2025 - Current
Program Assistant
Posability
12.2022 - 05.2025
Support Staff
Ability Tree Florida
09.2021 - 06.2022
Volunteer Support
Ability Tree
07.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of South Florida
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