Wanda L. Torres

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
• Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
• Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
• Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
• Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
• Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
• Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Initial Certification

• Sum Cum Laude GPA