Isabel Torras

Isabel Torras

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Entrepreneur and Teacher

  • Education

    • Relay Graduate School of Education

      2016 - 2017
      Masters of Art (M.A.), Teaching
    • University of St. Thomas (TX)

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Education 3.6

      Activities and Societies: -Vice President of Bilingual Education Student Organization. -Treasurer of Association of Texas Professional Educator -Studied Abroad at Abat Oliba CEU University, helping me learn about the Spanish education system. Received dual certification in EC-6 and Special Education. Minored in Theology. Dean's List last three years.

  • Experience

    • KIPP Houston Public Schools

      Aug 2010 - May 2014
      Teacher Aide

      Collaborated with the teacher guiding students’ activities, such as reading and writing and assisted students in reading short stories and emphasized their critical thinking skills.

    • Montessori School

      May 2014 - May 2014
      Teacher Aide

      Observed Pre-K students, while learning through exploring the classroom and the materials provided and offered multicultural experiences for the students by reflecting on my personal experiences.

    • KIPP Houston Public Schools

      Jan 2015 - May 2015
      Student Teaching

      Directed reading interventions helping students excel in their fluency and developed lesson plans for both general education and special education classrooms.

    • KIPP Houston Public Schools

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
      Teacher

      Directed fun and engaging lessons that have improved the students’ knowledge of scienceCreated hands-on instructional plans intended to foster independent critical thinkingStarted a recycling program, which the students are now in charge of running

    • St. Paul's School (Barcelona)

      Sept 2017 - now
      Teacher

      Started new classroom management system to fit the new student population and agesDemonstrated flexibility by teaching new grade levels and more subjectsAided creativity week, helping students become engaged and develop a love for learning

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Texes Generalist, EC-6

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Teacher Aide

      Issued by Jamaica Volunteer Service Trip on Jan 2015
      Jamaica Volunteer Service TripAssociated with Isabel Torras
    • Camp Counselor

      Issued by Santa Isabel: Barcelona, Spain on Jul 2011
      Santa Isabel: Barcelona, SpainAssociated with Isabel Torras