Paola Rosario Torres
Caguas
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective English teacher with four years of experience in classroom administration. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of a teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Thomas Alva Edison School
08.2019 - Current
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Evaluated, graded, and corrected performance of approximately 150 students.
- Integrated technology into 50% of daily lessons to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians, and administration using tact and professionalism to improve students' overall performance.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Proctored College Board standardized testing, including PIENSE tests, PAA tests, and SATs.
- Gave prep courses to students preparing to take College Board exams, providing extensive review and practice.
- Collaborated with teacher colleagues in revising and improving our school’s English curriculum, aligning standards across grades levels and tailoring objectives to meet our institutional goals.
- Served as a judge for the English Forensic League of Puerto Rico and La Liga de Oratoria en Español de Puerto Rico, providing constructive criticism to students interested in public speaking and the dramatic arts.
Summer Camp Teacher and Volunteer
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal MI Caguas Pueblo
Caguas
07.2011 - Current
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities for approximately 50 - 80 campers every year.
- Created fun and educational activities for campers.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Created and maintained pleasant atmosphere to help campers feel comfortable and secure.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching of English To Spanish Speakers
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
San Juan, Puerto Rico06.2019
Skills
- Test Proctoring
- Effective Listening
- Patience and Empathy
- Distance Learning Platforms
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Willingness to Learn and Evolve
- Oral and Written Communication
- Middle and High School Education
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Classroom Technology Implementation
Timeline
Teacher
Thomas Alva Edison School
08.2019 - Current
Summer Camp Teacher and Volunteer
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal MI Caguas Pueblo
07.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching of English To Spanish Speakers
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
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