Vicky Torres
Groton,CT
Summary
RE: Obtaining an entry-level position with opportunity for advancement.
Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational, and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 20 years of experience supervising a number of children and families simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Groton Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and instructional support for diverse student needs.
- Implemented individualized learning strategies to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Collaborated with educators to develop educational materials and resources tailored to curriculum objectives.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to help improve learning outcomes and behavioral skills.
Communications Specialist
Step Up New London
07.2021 - 06.2025
- Base building
- Leadership development
- General email and phone communications
- Maintain database and filing system
- emailing base
- newsletter building
- updates on website
- flyer create
- Created engaging content for newsletters, and social media channels.
Paraprofessional
Nathan Hale Elementary School
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Assists teacher with conducting lessons, managing the classroom and developing materials
- Track student progress during the school year and create reports to let parents understand what their children are learning
- Take data on behavior
- Empower students through programs designed to enhance their academic and social achievements
- Work with computers and specialized AV equipment to make these resources available to the teacher during lessons
- Act as a nurturing and encouraging influence for students during lessons
- Monitor the classroom and minimize distractions and disruptions
Teacher Aide
TVCCA
08.2006 - 12.2019
- Manage challenging behaviors.
- Promote and increase social skills.
- Supervising children
- Assist teacher with 0- to 5-year-olds
Education
No Degree - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota12-2028
High school diploma - undefined
Grasso Technical High School
Groton, CT06.2006
Child Development Associate -
Charter Oak State College
Skills
- Team Leader (7 years)
- Child Care (10 years)
- Teaching (3 years)
- Special Education (5 years)
- Event Planning (8 years)
- Autism Experience (3 years)
- Classroom Management (1 year)
- Experience Working With Students (5 years)
- Time Management (6 years)
- Behavior Management (2 years)
- Experience with Children (10 years)
- Behavioral Therapy (2 years)
- Special Needs (5 years)
- Developmental Disabilities Experience (5 years)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (1 year)
- Case Management
- Behavioral Health (5 years)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Groton Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
Communications Specialist
Step Up New London
07.2021 - 06.2025
Paraprofessional
Nathan Hale Elementary School
09.2015 - 06.2021
Teacher Aide
TVCCA
08.2006 - 12.2019
High school diploma - undefined
Grasso Technical High School
No Degree - Social Work
Walden University
Child Development Associate -
Charter Oak State College