Torger McRae
Summary
I have been a Para-Educator for 12 years in Special Education. My skills include quickly building rapport with students, parents, faculty and staff. I am very. As an account manager, I am passionate about helping develop customer and manager interaction. Setting goals and achieving results. Sales s and customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Success@Thurgood .Marshall
New Orleans
11.2021 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction and engagement strategies to support diverse student learning needs.
- Coordinated small group activities to promote collaboration and enhance student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers on lesson planning and classroom management to create effective learning environments.
Para-Educator
Lawrence Crocker College Prep
New Orleans
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Enhanced student learning through individualized and small group support focused on reinforcing classroom topics.
- Ensured student safety by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking movements, safety hazards, and visitors.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student’s needs.
- Facilitated understanding of lesson concepts through targeted tutoring and support for individuals and small groups of up to 3.
- Organized and distributed learning materials like homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
- Straightened classroom, placing books back on shelves and generally tidying up to keep areas well-maintained and organized.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
Para-Educator
Camden Fairview Schools
Camden
08.2009 - 05.2020
- Supported teachers in lesson preparation and curriculum implementation to enhance student engagement.
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to 3 by re-teaching and reviewing lesson concepts and games.
- Monitored student behavior and movements to ensure safety in and out of classrooms.
- Managed organization and distribution of learning materials to facilitate efficient classroom operations.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual students’ needs.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Straightened classroom, placing books back on shelves and generally tidying up to keep areas well-maintained and organized.
Accounts Payable Manager
Furniture Appliance Now
Little Rock
01.2004 - 07.2009
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy, resolving discrepancies to ensure timely payments.
- Redistributed responsibilities to streamline workflow, aligning tasks with individual strengths.
- Enhanced profitability by leveraging valuable vendor relationships to negotiate favorable pricing terms.
- Built strong working relationships with partners, employees, and clients through effective communication.
- Used exemplary communication and interaction skills to build strong working relationships with partners, employees and clients.
- Followed company's strict rules and procedures to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration and Management
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, ARCertificate - Computer Technology
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, ARSkills
- Special needs education
- Tutoring students
- Individual instruction
- Behavior management
- Standardized testing
- Setting up activities
- Classroom supply management
- Maintaining safe environments
- Time management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Calm and patient demeanor
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Success@Thurgood .Marshall
11.2021 - Current
Para-Educator
Lawrence Crocker College Prep
07.2020 - 05.2021
Para-Educator
Camden Fairview Schools
08.2009 - 05.2020
Accounts Payable Manager
Furniture Appliance Now
01.2004 - 07.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration and Management
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Certificate - Computer Technology
Pulaski Technical College