Sandra Torres

Experience

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  School of Plastics Arts & Design

  Aug 2004 - May 2005

  Academic Dean Assistant

  * Education Languages Related Technical Acumen Publications & Conferences Awards* Reported on activities, performed faculty evaluations, developed program faculty and course schedule.* Developed the faculty's Mentor Program, participated in the Student Admission Committee.* Adapted and improved teaching materials.

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  Inter American University of Puerto Rico

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2014

  Spanish Instructor

  * Prepared, designed, structured, and modified courses at various levels in Education and Humanities.* Assisted the Department Director in providing educational materials and Blackboard implementation.* Advised and mentored instructors on advanced learning methodologies.* Evaluated and collaborated in the development of quality control materials and evaluation tools.* Serve as counsel and expert in Distance Learning/Online Programs.* Collaborated with the department's first educational travel experience for Honor students. Show less

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  Pearson

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

  Academic Coach

  * Served as Spanish Expert coach for special project to improve student and teachers' performances.* Coach teachers on Best Practices and techniques to achieve classroom learning goals and student engagement.* Assist teachers in securing the necessary resources to successfully implement school improvement plans.* Provide recommendations to the school and school administration to improve the overall resource alignment.* Serve as editor for the School Transformation Project from the RAD17.* Gathered and analyzed student achievement and testing data to help inform classroom teaching direction.* Developed and implemented staff development plans with the school leadership to address professional development needs and complete the task in a frame of timeline.* Implemented actions and strategies to assist the school in meeting the identified goals.* Collaborated with the principal in research, planning, implementing, and assessing reform efforts. Show less

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  Pearson

  Aug 2016 - now

  * Maintain standardized procedures and quality assurance measures to ensure quality examination programs.* Interpret the results of standardized assessments and develop reports noting key findings for stakeholders.* Provide training in test development and interpretation of test results to various stakeholder groups.* Employ advanced statistical analyses to evaluate the validity and reliability of local assessments and provide guidance on improving local assessments based on findings.* Analyze data collected as part of program evaluations and develop reports and program recommendations.* Design, conduct, and report results of program evaluations and longitudinal studies.* Develop evaluation plans for completing formative and summative program evaluations.* Provide in-service training to teachers and administrators as requested.* Interdepartmental collaboration and school liaison on the use and interpretation of educational data. Show less

  • Senior test development manager

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Assessment Specialist

    Aug 2016 - now