Claudio Torres

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Social Work professional with over 18 years of experience supporting students, families, and diverse communities. Skilled in family engagement, behavioral support, and school-based interventions. Extensive experience collaborating with educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams to promote student success, safety, and well-being.

Known for strong judgment, effective communication, and the ability to build trusting relationships with students and families from diverse backgrounds.

Student Mentor/Behavior Specialist - Canyons School District - Salt Lake City, UT

(2023-01)

• Build and maintain respectful, trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Support students in developing self-awareness and behavior management skills, with consistent follow-up and monitoring.
• Collaborate with administrators, school social workers, and psychologists to support student well-being and safety.
• Assist in maintaining a safe school environment by addressing behavioral concerns and supporting student needs.
• Work with teachers and staff to develop and implement strategies that promote student success.
• Conduct home visits to strengthen family–school partnerships and better understand student needs.
• Facilitate communication between parents and teachers to support learning and behavior at home.
• Promote parent education and family involvement, encouraging parents to actively participate in their child's education.
• Support families in creating positive and structured home environments that benefit student outcomes.

Family Engagement / Family-School Collaboration Coordinator - Edison Elementary School - Salt Lake City, UT

(2006-01 - 2014-12)

• Conducted home visits to assess family needs and strengthen school–home relationships.
• Developed strong partnerships with parents, promoting leadership, advocacy, and engagement in education.
• Facilitated collaboration between families and teachers to support student learning at home.
• Promoted parent education programs and increased family involvement in school activities.
• Built positive relationships with students to support behavioral growth and engagement.
• Assisted students in developing behavioral awareness and self-regulation skills.
• Helped families create supportive home environments that promote academic and social success.
• Collaborated with school staff and administration to improve school climate and family engagement practices.
• Administered parent surveys to assess needs, goals, and areas for improvement.
• Connected families with community resources and services.
• Established and coordinated parent volunteer opportunities.
• Maintained ongoing communication with administrators, teachers, and families.
• Collected and analyzed data to identify students in need of additional support.
• Supported the development of a family liaison structure to ensure consistent parent services.

Master of Social Work - Social Work - Grand Canyon University (2024-12)

Bachelor of Science - Psychology - University of Utah (2014-12)