Sylvia Segura-Torres

3138 Roosevelt, Dearborn, MI 48124

sseguratorres@gmail.com
(313) 730-7934
Objective:
A highly qualified, confident and dedicated educator, with a solid commitment to social and
academic growth for every student is seeking a teaching position in an elementary or
intermediate setting.
Education:
August 2003
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Arts
Concentration: Teaching For Diversity
December 1997
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science
Major: Elementary Group Science
Minor: Social Science

Ypsilanti, MI

Ypsilanti, MI

Certification:
State of Michigan Professional Education Certificate
Elementary Education K-5 (all subject areas)
Social Studies (RX) 6-8
Employment Experience:
01/2015 present

Guest Teacher

South Redford School District, MI

Plans, develops, executes curriculum and lessons plans; 2 nd grade

Administers DRAs, DIBBELs and Quarterly assessments
Demonstrates ability to build positive relationships with students, families and staff
09/2014 -01/2015

South Redford School District, MI

Delivered differentiated instruction to at-risk students in mathematics and literacy

Implemented workshop model and tier 3 interventions
Provided rigorous and relevant lessons that support direct instruction
Evaluated and analyzed data to make decisions about student deficits
Collaborated with all teaching staff to improve student achievement

12/2013 - 06/2014

Title 1 Interventionist

Title 1 Student Interventionist Wayne-Westland Schools, MI

Delivered instruction to at-risk students in Literacy

Differentiated instruction based on learning needs of all students
Communicated effectively with school personnel, families and students
Integrated effective literacy strategies for all learners
Implemented instruction with Leveled Literacy Intervention by

Fountas & Pinnell, 2009

Employment Experience:
09/1999 - 06/2013

Sylvia Segura-Torres

Elementary Teacher

Willow Run Community Schools, MI

Planned, developed, executed curriculum and lessons plans; grades (3-5)

Lead parent/teacher conferences
Participated in school and district professional development
Taught a split class (3rd /4th) and successfully integrated two curricula
Tutored students after school for MEAP preparation
Modified curriculum to meet the needs of ELL and Special Education students

Ancillary Experience:
WRCS District Science Fair Committee Chair, 2007-2011
Holmes Elementary Science Fair Committee Chair, 2007-2011
Holmes Elementary Spelling Bee Coordinator, 2005-2011
Parent Involvement Committee member, 2005-2011
Social Committee member, 2005-2011
Accelerated Reader/Accelerated Math Family Night, 2005-2011
U of M, K gram participant, 2001-2013
Talent Show advisor and participant, 2001-2013
Holmes Elementary Student Council Advisor, 2000-2011
Professional Development:

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, 2014

Child Trauma and Mental Health, 2014
Common Core Curriculum, 2013
Data Director, 2013
Critical Friends, 2012
Curriculum Crafter, 2011
New Teacher Evaluations, 2011
Phonics First, 2011
Reading Apprenticeship, 2010
U of M, Mentoring in Mathematics, 2009-2010
Cooperating Teacher to student teachers (EMU and U of M) 2006 2013
6+1 Writing Traits, 2006
Accelerated Math, 2006
Marcia Freeman Writing Program, 2003-2005
Michigan Reading Conference, 2004-2008
Ventures Education Systems, 2001-2003
MEAP workshops, 1999-2003
References available upon request