Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Singing and Dancing
Timeline
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Michelle Torres

Blacktown,NSW

Summary

Versatile Education Coordinator well-versed in training and assessing teachers to optimize delivery of effective instruction. Vigilant and hands-on leader with good understanding of learning methods and instructional strategies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Education Specialist

Department Of Education
03.2015 - Current
  • Conduct an assessment of the human resource development situation and needs of the Schools Division Office, schools and learning centers, to provide basis for HRD plans and programs.
  • Coordinate the preparation of a Human Resource Development Plan for the Schools Division to ensure the availability of competent personnel in the schools division when needed.
  • Determine professional and competency development needs of individual personnel in the schools division by implementing the system designed for such, in order to arrive at profiles on individual and group competency development needs.
  • Determine the competency development needs of personnel in the Schools Division and identify those which can be responded to by training.
  • Conduct training programs (including career development programs) regularly offered to schools division personnel.

Special Education Teacher

Department Of Education
12.2007 - 03.2015
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Teacher

Department Of Education
09.2004 - 12.2007
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

Education

Doctor of Education - Educational Management

University of Southeastern Philippines
Philippines
01.2021

Master of Education in Exceptional Children - Blind And Visually Impaired

University of Southeastern Philippines
Philippines
04.2012

Skills

Teaching strategies

Educational leadership

Curriculum Mapping

Training facilitation

Singing and Dancing

I have a passion of singing and dancing since when I was in kinder. And I am thankful of that skill because it is very easy for me to teach my student especially the special education students. And with that I am confident to include my special/blind students in a singing contest in the school. 

Timeline

Senior Education Specialist

Department Of Education
03.2015 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Department Of Education
12.2007 - 03.2015

Teacher

Department Of Education
09.2004 - 12.2007

Doctor of Education - Educational Management

University of Southeastern Philippines

Master of Education in Exceptional Children - Blind And Visually Impaired

University of Southeastern Philippines
Michelle Torres