Laura Torres

1500 Bob Hope Dr. Apt 1009| El Paso, Tx, 79936| (915) 317-8457| torres_laura21@yahoo.com| ltorre616@sisd.net
Certifications: TExES Physical Education K-12 Exam: Passed, September, 2017
TExES PPR Exam: Passed, October 2017

Education
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Minor in Physical Education K-12
May 2018
Skills:
 Fluent Bilingual Speaking (English/Spanish)
 Computer skills
 Microsoft Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Relevant Experience:
Long-term substitute at John Drugan School K-8th (6th grade) 07/29/19-Present
 I am in charge of teaching three classes for science, three classes for social studies and one for super school.
 I create assignments and activities for the students.
 I take attendance every day and for every period.
 I make sure students are using as many resources as possible.
 I incorporate technology in the classroom.
Permanent substitute at John Drugan School K-8th 12/05/2019-Present
 In charge of working with grades K-8th.
 In charge of executing lessons plans left by the teacher.
 Making sure students are engaged in class and staying out of trouble.
 In charge of taking attendance.
Long-term substitute at John Drugan School K-8th 8/17/2018-12/05/2018
 In charge of working with a kinder class with seventeen students.
 In charge of creating lesson plans and activities for the class.
 In charge of taking attendance and grading student’s work and projects.
 Also, in charge of teaching Spanish super school during my conference time to students from 2nd-5th grade.
 In charge of communicating with the student’s parents about activities, class assignments, behavior, and or concerns about their child.
Student Teaching Internship at Ramona Elementary School 03/05/2018-04/27/2018
 Helped with gymnastics in the morning while students waited to be picked up for class
 Modified lessons and activities for Special-Ed students, according to different disabilities
 Helped organize and execute the Ramona series at EPCC for our softball unit.
 Helped organize and monitor Wheel week from Kinder-6th grade.
 I taught a lesson on personal space and informed the students about the safety on protecting your body.
Volunteer Track coach at Montwood Middle school 01/15/2018-03-01/2018
 Attended after school practice and created agility workouts and speed workouts for the sprinters.
 Worked with the sprinters and with the relays.
 Attended track meets and kept athletes updated on all their events.
 Hosted the Montwood Middle school track meet and assisted at the finish line with running times.
Student Teaching Internship at Montwood Middle school 01/08/2018-03-01/2018
 Created appropriate lesson plans that met the TEKS and National standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
 Modified any activities for any of the Special-Ed students, according to their disability.
 Executed parking duty in the mornings from 7:00 a.m. through 7:45 a.m. crossing students and directing traffic.
 Monitored the valentine’s school dance with other certified teachers.
Student Teaching at the Canutillo District during staff development 08/17/2017
 Got together with other colleges prior to the staff development to create the activities for the teachers.
 Taught 2 different sessions to the district teachers.
 Created 8 different activities to present to the teachers.
Student Teaching at Montwood Middle school 04/19/2017
 Created an activity called pipeline to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, where they learned about teamwork.
 Implemented dance lessons into the curriculum for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
Student Teaching at AOY Elementary school 05/27/2016 and 11/10/2016
 Taught golf disc to 83 kindergartens.
 Guided 63 first graders in acquiring catching and throwing abilities.
Work Experience:
Ignited Youth Group leader & Children Ministry teacher 12/05/2-17-Present
 I am a youth leader at my church and a Sunday teacher for the children’s ministry.
 I am in charge of coordinating any events for our youth group and children ages 4-12.
 I am in charge of contacting our youth for reminders and collecting information for any events.
Kohl’s Beauty Advisor (Promoted) 06/2015-09/18/2018
 Provide costumers with information about new skincare products and make up.
 Communicate with costumers to provide a great service.
 Drive sales by approaching costumers and bringing them into the beauty department.
 Work with a team of 6 people to organize activities and store events.
 Work with money and handle over $2,000 a day.
 Work with computers and technology.
Kohl’s Sales Associate (El Paso, Texas) 11/2014-06/2016
 Work with money as a cashier and at costumer service.
 Guide costumers through an easy and successful purchase.
 Work with a team to drive sales.
 References

Laura A. Torres
1500 Bob Hope Dr. Apt 1009| El Paso, Texas, 79936| (915) 317-8457| torres_laura21@yahoo.com|
ltorre616@sisd.net

Gloria Aguirre
Assistant Principal
John Drugan School
12451 Pellicano Dr.
El Paso, Texas 79928
gaguirre@sisd.net
(915) 937-7004

Melissa G. Rodriguez
Instructional Coach
John Drugan School
12451 Pellicano Dr.
El Paso, Texas 79928
mrodri04@sisd.net
(915) 497-9490

Fabian Martinez
Physical education teacher
Montwood Middle School
11710 Pebble Hills Blvd
El Paso, Texas 79936
fmarti07@sisd.net
(915) 433-3033

Fernando Arriaga
Physical education teacher
Ramona Elementary School
351. Nichols Rd.
El Paso, Texas 79915
farriaga2@yisd.net
(915) 525-5040

Ana L. Cisneros
P.E Professor
The University of Texas at El Paso
500 West University Avenue
El Paso, Texas 79968
alcisneros@utep.edu
(915) 747-7245

Miriam Amaya
Kohl’s Manager
1319 George Dieter Dr.
El Paso, Texas 79936
miriam.amaya@kohls.com
(915) 305-9243