Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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CINTHIA AGUIRRE

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Proven leader and dedicated educator with a track record of fostering academic growth and enhancing classroom environments at institutions like Growing Together Academy. Skilled in bilingual education and cultural sensitivity, with a knack for multitasking and clear communication. Successfully boosted student engagement and operational efficiency, demonstrating resilience and a commitment to excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crew Member

Trader Joe's
03.2024 - Current
  • Worked front counter, and other areas.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
  • Collected payments.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.

Spanish Teacher

DMF Youth (After School Program)
01.2024 - Current
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.

· Supporting Lead Teachers: Collaborating with lead teachers in planning and executing engaging afterschool activities, particularly those involving dance and movement.

· Engaging with Students: Actively participating in all activities with students to foster a fun and inclusive learning environment.

· Language Translation: Translating key social-emotional learning concepts and instructions for students who may have limited proficiency in English. Ensure all students can fully participate in activities.

· Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness when working with students from diverse backgrounds and encourage an inclusive atmosphere.

CEO

Growing Together Academy
01.2019 - 03.2021

• Monitored company performance by measuring and analyzing results and minimizing impact of variances.

• Evaluated and documented student learning and growth.

• Maintained regular office hours to meet with students and discuss test results.

• Cultivated deeper understanding of themes in students and helped each read works to find meanings and explore concepts.

• Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.

• Hired and trained new teachers to increase team oversight and learning process effectiveness.

  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.

English Teacher

Building A Happy World Bilingual School
02.2019 - 11.2019
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.

Middle and High School Teacher

Canaan Christian Academy
06.2018 - 01.2019

• Providing classes of Literature, Grammar and Spelling from 7th Graders to 10th

• Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.

  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.


English Teacher (4th, Guide Teacher)

Shalom Bilingual School ABS
08.2017 - 06.2018

• 6th Graders Reading Class)

• Delivered educational after-school activities for

groups of students to improve learning potential outside of classroom.

  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.

Lead English Teacher

Discovery School
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • 5th Grade Lead Teacher.
  • Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching techniques.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.

Customer Service Representative

Cricket Wireless
10.2014 - 05.2016

• Improved customer service wait times to mitigate complaints.

• Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.

• Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.

• Escalated customer concerns, issues and requirements to supervisors for immediate rectification.

  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.

Translator and Interpreter

Santa Barbara Project
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Translated documents from English Spanish and viceversa.
  • Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information or classified documents for clients.
  • Improved cultural understanding among colleagues by providing language training sessions and workshops on foreign customs and practices.

Education

Spanish : World Language - Spanish Teaching Certificate

PRAXIS ETS
New York, NY
03.2024

ESL | TESOL Teacher - English Arts

Universidad Pedagogica Nacional Francisco Morazan
Santa Barbara, Honduras
12.2018

Elementary School Teacher -

ENMSB
Santa Barbara, Honduras
12.2012

Skills

Volunteer Work (Volunteer completed in the United States and Honduras) Go Forth Ministries (2014) New Mexico USA

Sigma Delta Pi: Spanish Honors Society

One Nation One Day 2013

Organization for Latino Awareness Students Helping Honduras

Parental Communication

Multitasking Abilities

  • Clear Communication
  • Integrity and Honesty
  • Initiative and Self-Motivation
  • Resilience and persistence
  • Multitasking and Organization

Accomplishments

• CEO & Founder of Growing Together Academy in 2019 with a student community higher than fifty. Starting from ages between 3-4 years old to adults group on the weekends.

  • Certified Teacher in NYC.

• Founder of the first English Academy in my hometown Santa Bárbara (Honduras) and signed an agreement with the department of Education

back in my country (Honduras) to issue diplomas to all students from my academy.

• CEO of Tita's Closet in Honduras, being the first online second handed clothing store of my hometown.

Certification

  • Spanish Teaching Certification, PRAXIS, ETS.
  • English as a second language and Conversation and Translation | UPNFM

References

  • Lindi Duesenberg (DMF Youth | Executive Director)

714-612-3440

www.dmfyouth.org


  • Alexa Lindberg DMF Teaching Artist

845-323-5172

alexa@dmfyouth.org


• Enny Tanoto (Ex Coworker & Friend) 

917-254-5562

Timeline

Crew Member

Trader Joe's
03.2024 - Current

Spanish Teacher

DMF Youth (After School Program)
01.2024 - Current

English Teacher

Building A Happy World Bilingual School
02.2019 - 11.2019

CEO

Growing Together Academy
01.2019 - 03.2021

Middle and High School Teacher

Canaan Christian Academy
06.2018 - 01.2019

English Teacher (4th, Guide Teacher)

Shalom Bilingual School ABS
08.2017 - 06.2018

Lead English Teacher

Discovery School
08.2016 - 06.2017

Customer Service Representative

Cricket Wireless
10.2014 - 05.2016

Translator and Interpreter

Santa Barbara Project
01.2012 - 01.2014

Spanish : World Language - Spanish Teaching Certificate

PRAXIS ETS

ESL | TESOL Teacher - English Arts

Universidad Pedagogica Nacional Francisco Morazan

Elementary School Teacher -

ENMSB
CINTHIA AGUIRRE