Dante Torres

Help students develop their communication, self-regulation and social skills while delivering functional academics for students with exceptionalities, including autism spectrum disorder. provide the necessary assistance to students with special needs, including behaviours. required to provide support to students within a classroom.

Education Assistant - Algoma District School Board - Sault Ste. Marie

(2021-09 - 2026-06)

• Help students develop their communication, self-regulation and social skills while delivering functional academics for students with exceptionalities, including autism spectrum disorder.
• provide the necessary assistance to students with special needs, including behaviours.
• required to provide support to students within a classroom.
• may be required to provide support to students outdoors (yard)
• assist the classroom teacher in the preparation of materials required for daily programming.
• assist the classroom teacher in the supervision of pupils.
• assist in the maintenance of the safety of the pupils.
• Work with individual students and small groups.

Casual Cashier/Stocker/Inventory staff - Lyon's Timber Mart - Black Road, Sault Ste. Marie

(2021-04 - 2025-08)

• Greet customers
• Establish or identify price of goods, services or admission and tabulate total payment required using electronic or other cash register, optical price scanner or other equipment
• Weigh produce and bulk foods
• Receive and process payments by cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit
• Wrap or place merchandise in bags
• Provide information to customers
• Assist sports spectators and theatre patrons with seat selection
• Calculate foreign currency exchange
• Calculate total payments received at end of work shift and reconcile with total sales
• Verify the age of customers when selling lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco products
• May accept reservations and take-out orders
• May also stock shelves and clean check-out counter area.

Host, View Restaurant - Delta Hotel - Sault Ste Marie

(2021-05 - 2021-07)

• Receive and record patrons' reservations and assign tables
• Greet patrons and escort them to tables or other seating areas
• Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, and attend to complaints
• Order dining room supplies and equipment
• Inspect dining and serving areas and equipment
• Supervise and coordinate activities of food and beverage servers and other serving staff
• Accept payment from patrons for food and beverages
• Maintain financial statements and records

Special Education Needs (SEN) Teacher Assistant - Newton British Academy - Barwa City, Qatar

(2017-08 - 2020-08)

• Developing and overseeing the implementation of the school's SEN policy.
• Working closely with teachers, parents, and external specialists to create and implement individualized support plans for students.
• Leading training sessions for staff on SEN best practices and strategies.
• Conducting assessments to identify students' needs and monitoring their progress.

Cover Teacher - Newton British Academy - Barwa City, Qatar

(2014-08 - 2017-07)

• Deliver Lessons Effectively – Follow lesson plans or adapt teaching materials to ensure continuity of learning across all subjects and key stages.
• Classroom Management – Maintain a positive and orderly learning environment, ensuring student engagement and discipline.
• Support Student Learning – Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs, providing support where necessary.
• Adapt Quickly – Be flexible in adjusting to different classes, year groups, and school routines at short notice.

Marketing Officer - Pinoy Express PTE LTD - Singapore

(2012-02 - 2012-07)

Customer Service Officer - Pinoy Express PTE LTD - Singapore

(2011-09 - 2012-01)

Management Trainee/Barista - Starbucks Coffee - Singapore

(2011-01 - 2011-08)

Instructor - San Sebastian College - Manila, Philippines

(2001-10 - 2009-10)

Master of Arts - University of the East (2005-03)

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - University of the East (1990-06 - 1994-04) Manila, Philippines

High School Diploma - Saint Charles Academy (1986-06 - 1990-03) San Carlos City, Philippines

Elementary Diploma - Balangay School (1980-06 - 1986-03) Urbiztondo, Philippines