Michelle Torres

Instructional Coach

Michelle Torres is currently a K-5 District Math Coach in the Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development in Long Beach Unified School District, the fourth largest in California. As an instructional coach, she trains teachers and administrators by providing professional development in high quality classroom practices as well as the elements of pedagogy desired across all LBUSD classrooms. Torres strategically partners with high-need school sites and builds effective instructional teams that embody a culture of collective efficacy, with a focus on closing the achievement gap. She has played a vital role in developing K-5 math curricula, served on a department Design Thinking team, co-facilitated K-12 coaching support, while also serving on LBUSD's Teacher Leader Coaching Program, ELL Leadership Team, and SEL Steering Committee. Torres has a master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction and a Preliminary Administrative Credential. Prior to coaching for the district level, Torres spent 18 years as an upper-grade elementary teacher where she continued to be a teacher leader. Torres is rooted in the belief that “all means all,” has a commitment to be a lead learner, and desires to share her passion with her community.