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Zoraya Torres

Queens,NY

Summary

With a proven track record at P.S.220 Edward Mandel School, I excel in multicultural competence and creative thinking, effectively enhancing student and family engagement through targeted interventions and comprehensive support. Skilled in translating and technology support, I've significantly contributed to fostering inclusive, collaborative environments, demonstrating unparalleled reliability and organizational skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Parent Coordintaor

P.S.220 Edward Mandel School
08.2014 - Current
  • Collaborated with school staff to identify areas of need, implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
  • Provided translation services for non-English speaking families during school events, meetings or conferences; reducing language barriers to promote equal access to information.
  • Facilitated informative sessions related to standardized testing guidelines helping parents understand assessment expectations and student performance indicators.
  • Assisted administrators with the development of parent surveys to gather feedback on school-wide initiatives and improvements.
  • Assisted the CASA program afterschool program with the upper grades students after school hours
  • ESL program for parents benefit when parents become proficient in English, enabling them to participate in their children's education and social lives.
  • SPOC AT PS220 I am designated backup with school's technology eg Google, computer inventory, and provides tech support assistance.
  • Service Learning Liaison offers numerous benefits to students, schools, and communities. Service-learning helps students and school community to develop a sense of empathy and compassion as they actively engage in meaningful projects that address real community needs.
  • LAC Liaison build a bridge between families,students, and classroom teachers to improve academic opportunities, all while nurturing the mental, emotional, and intellectual well-being of the whole school community.
  • Facilitate parent workshops to provide parents/caregiver valuable information and practical strategies to enhance parenting skills. A cultural understanding to foster an inclusive environment for families with diverse cultural backgrounds. Community building through sharing the same experiences and challenges. Crucial skills for parents to navigate modern life challenges such as social media, mental health and wellbeing.
  • Registration assist in the enrollment process and maintain accurate student records and attendance.
  • Facilitate and work close with ENL Team in creating events,workshop, trips and presentation
  • Family outing with families/caregivers strengthen family bonds, create lasting memories, and have fun together. Also families networking with other families.

Family Specialist at CommonPoint Queens

Commonpoint Queens
09.2022 - Current
  • Strengthened family relationships through tailored interventions and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Encouraged family members to express their emotions and concerns openly during workshop sessions, promoting improved emotional awareness.
  • Facilitate workshops, events, and activities that engage family involvement to promote positive outcomes, families spend time having fun together, they create strong bonds and build trust together.
  • Communication through calendar with events, paper flyers ,digital flyers, and monthly meeting.
  • Working Together with Afterschool director with activities and events that engage families to participate.


Adult ESL Teacher

Queens Community House
09.2015 - 06.2022
  • Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Supported students with field trip by using local landmarks or events to teach new vocabulary and language structures.
  • Keeping accurate records of student performance.
  • Encouraging and engaging students to speak in English.
  • Remaining knowledgeable about and respectful of cultural differences within the classroom.

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
06.2011

High School Diploma -

New Town High School
Elmhurst, NY
06.1988

Skills

  • Professional boundaries
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Communication skills
  • Networking
  • Collaboration
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Creative thinking
  • Planning
  • Operating equipment
  • Translating

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Family Specialist at CommonPoint Queens

Commonpoint Queens
09.2022 - Current

Adult ESL Teacher

Queens Community House
09.2015 - 06.2022

Parent Coordintaor

P.S.220 Edward Mandel School
08.2014 - Current

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Valencia College

High School Diploma -

New Town High School

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