Tanya Torres
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Highly organized and self-motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Outstanding ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Strong ability to develop meaningful relationships with students and provide individualized support to help each child reach their full potential. Adept at assisting in the development of engaging lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and providing positive and encouraging feedback to help boost student achievement. Excellent rapport with parents and staff. Additional benefits are strong organizational, administrative, and clerical background.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher / After School Teacher
Greensboro Day School
Greensboro
09.2024 - Current
- Counsel students regarding personal issues or conflicts among peers in order to promote a healthy learning environment.
- Adapt instruction methods according to the individual needs of each student.
- Create and maintain safe, healthy, and organized learning environment for students.
- Monitor sign-in and sign-out procedures for after-school sessions, maximizing student safety.
- Communicate effectively with students to identify individual needs and interests.
- Manage classroom environment thereby helping students learn in absence of regular teachers.
- Maintain discipline and classroom control, in doing so, fostering a safe and positive learning environment.
- Follow existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to students.
- Excellent communication with fellow co-workers and lead administration.
- Provide praise and encouragement. Consistently look for and celebrate areas of improvement.
Dog Boarder
Tanya's Ark
Greensboro
08.2018 - Current
- Successfully cared for a variety of breeds and sizes of dogs, providing regular exercise, socialization, and affection.
- Provide overnight boarding services in my home for clients' pets in a safe and comfortable environment.
- Developed strong relationships with pet owners through consistent communication regarding their pets' wellbeing and progress.
- Provide special attention to elderly or disabled dogs requiring extra care during boarding stays.
Math Teacher Assistant
LionHeart Academy of the Triad
Greensboro
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed the use of educational software programs designed for teaching mathematics effectively.
- Supported teachers by grading assignments and providing feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify areas of need and develop appropriate interventions.
- Monitored student performance during tests and quizzes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Maintained an organized classroom environment that promoted positive behavior management techniques.
- Helped teachers manage student behavior in the classroom through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
Stocker/Cashier
Food Lion
Greensboro
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Stocked shelves during store hours, maintaining clean and presentable work areas to reduce hazards.
- Provided assistance to customers with locating items.
- Maintained a clean and orderly work environment.
- Assisted in unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, and transporting products to appropriate locations within the store. Breakdown and create endcaps and specialty displays during sales and holidays.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately during peak hours with high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Provided superior customer service by promptly addressing inquiries or complaints regarding products or services.
- Accurately processed customer payments using cash, credit cards, and checks.
- Developed strong customer relationships to support satisfaction and loyalty.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro
11.2014 - 08.2018
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through open-ended questions, problem-solving tasks, and collaborative group activities.
- Enforced school rules and regulations while maintaining order within the classroom setting.
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in grade levels K-12.
- Demonstrated strong classroom management techniques to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior, and assessment data for each class period.
- Utilized effective communication skills when working with colleagues, administrators, and families.
- Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers.
- Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues.
- Worked with special education teachers to address the needs of special education students.
- Maintained confidentiality of privileged information by respecting personal privacy.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to help master difficult subjects.
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities.
Education
Certification in Secretarial Sciences - English, Office Management, Keyboarding
Katherine Gibbs Business School
NY1991
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
NY1989
Skills
- Special Education Support
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Instructional Support
- Fun, Positive, and Supportive Learning Environment
- Embrace the Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility
- Team Collaborations and Communications
- Foster an Environment for Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Certification
- Heart Saver Institute - CPR AED & First Aid, 11-17-2025
- Child Abuse - Mandatory Reporting, 2025-2026
- Fostering Belonging in K-12 Classrooms Full Course 2026
- Bullying - Recognition and Response Full Course 2026
- Cultural Competence and Racial Bias Full Course 2026
- Calm Every Storm - Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training, 01-03-2024
- Ed App - Child Protection 04-06-2024
- Social Thinking - Combating Loneliness and Misbehavior, 03-05-2024
- Iris Center - Addressing Challenging Behaviors Part 1 and Part 2, 10-08-2023
Timeline
Substitute Teacher / After School Teacher
Greensboro Day School
09.2024 - Current
Math Teacher Assistant
LionHeart Academy of the Triad
02.2023 - 06.2024
Stocker/Cashier
Food Lion
10.2022 - 03.2023
Dog Boarder
Tanya's Ark
08.2018 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Guilford County Schools
11.2014 - 08.2018
Certification in Secretarial Sciences - English, Office Management, Keyboarding
Katherine Gibbs Business School
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College