Derek Toro
Teacher/Coach
Leesville
Summary
Results-driven training professional with extensive experience in enhancing teaching methodologies and fostering professional growth. Known for delivering impactful training sessions and continuously improving educational standards. Team-focused with strong commitment to collaboration and achieving objectives, while being adaptable to changing educational needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Teacher/Coach
Leesville High School
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Vernon Parish School Board
- Currently teach three classes that allow students to earn State Business Credentials. (CompTIA A+, Autodesk Certified User: Inventor, and Commercial Drone Licensing with Louisiana Agriculture).
- Working with the VPSB Curriculum Department to install and develop Autodesk Certified User: Inventor classes in all rural high schools in the parish.
- Head Coach for the Lady Wampus Cat Powerlifting Team and Assistant Football Coach.
- Vernon Parish School Board
Teacher/Coach
Tioga High School
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Rapides Parish School Board
- Currently teach four disciplines to students of all four grade levels. This year's classes are Cyber Literacy I, Cyber Literacy II, Cyber Science, and Drafting (Autodesk Inventor). Former classes taught were Speech and Quest for Success.
- Currently teach two classes that allow for State Credential Testing (CompTIA A+ with Cyber Science and Autodesk Certified User: Inventor with Drafting).
- Current Praxis certification allows for teaching all Business Education classes, but I am open to taking more Praxis tests to become more versatile.
- Currently am the Head Coach for the Lady Indian Powerlifting Team.
- Rapides Parish School Board
Installation Records Manager
Dynamic Systems Technology Inc
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted with sorting the mail for the various departments that received correspondence within the Ft. Polk Military Base.
- Oversaw the implementation of digital Army records in the ARIMS system for the Ft. Polk Military Base.
- Ensured that Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests were completed promptly and followed all federal requirements; Possessed 'Confidential' clearance.
Operations Manager
Raising Cane's
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Successfully improved operations through training and promotion of crew members, increased restaurant audit scores, and restaurant customer service.
- Created weekly schedules for over 50 employees, audited financial documents, and ensured that Canes 57 exceeded Raising Cane's RSO daily expectations.
- Successfully integrated COVID-19 policy and procedures rolled down by Raising Cane's RSO. This included Dual and Quad scheduling, conducting COVID-19 surveys, and recognizing Covid-19 issues.
Education
Master's Degree - Curriculum and Instruction
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 01.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 03.2016 - 05.2018
Associate's Degree - General Studies
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 03.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
Adaptive learning
Instructional coaching
Project-based learning
Creativity and innovation
Mentoring teachers
Student engagement
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Lesson planning
Educational technologies implementation
Teacher mentoring
Certification
Autodesk Certified User: Inventor, 05/10/23, Present
Timeline
Teacher/Coach
Leesville High School
08.2023 - Current
Master's Degree - Curriculum and Instruction
Northwestern State University
01.2023 - 12.2024
Teacher/Coach
Tioga High School
12.2021 - 08.2023
Installation Records Manager
Dynamic Systems Technology Inc
11.2020 - 12.2021
Operations Manager
Raising Cane's
03.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Northwestern State University
03.2016 - 05.2018
Associate's Degree - General Studies
Northwestern State University
03.2016 - 05.2018
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