ARRON MICHELLE GALLEGOS
Somerset,Texas
Summary
Organized and dependable small business owner, former educator and human resource professional with over 15 years at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator (Food Truck)
Grrilla George BBQ
01.2022 - Current
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Teacher
Poteet Elementary, Poteet ISD
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Created exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Teacher
Pearce Elementary, Southside ISD
10.2016 - 11.2020
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Promote accelerated reader program to promote reading for 1st-5th grades.
Human Resource Coordinator
Universal Protection Services
11.2013 - 10.2016
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
- Collaborated and assisted branch office with support programs
- Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.
Human Resource Manager
US Security Associates Inc
05.2004 - 06.2013
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective talent management strategies and fostering a positive work environment.
Education
Certificate - Elementary Education EC-6 Grade
Texas Teachers
BA - Communications Technology
UTSA
San Antonio, Texas 2011
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Small Business Operations
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Community Involvement
- Faculty Collaboration
- Records Management
- Employee Handbook Development
- New Employee Orientation
- Training Development
Accomplishments
- Achieved improved POS ordering by introducing Easy Eats Software for in person and online customers.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Led class to an average 40% increase in reading Amplify test scores during the 2022-2023 school year.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as multisensory learning, project-based learning and targeted small groups to reinforce learning.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and special education teachers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for engaging students in phonics and math.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily ELAR lessons for up to 120 students during the 2019-2020 school year.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Technology Integration - Led the"Leaders in Technology" school team by training colleagues in new technology concepts and practices.
- Data Organization - Organized scores of over 120 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of employee retention programs.
Affiliations
Texas State Teachers Association
SCBWI Member
Certification
State Educator Certification EC-6- [11/30/2025]
ESL Certified Teacher-[11/30/2025]
Texas Reading Academies Certification- [Completed June 2023]
Educational Podcast: Texas History for Kids
Texas History for Kids shares some of the known and lesser known parts of Texas history. Former Educator, Michelle Gallegos, will dive into history from Texas' battles and historical monuments to the odd and enchanted in a kid-friendly manner within 15 minutes or less. New episodes come out every Monday.
Timeline
Owner/Operator (Food Truck)
Grrilla George BBQ
01.2022 - Current
Teacher
Poteet Elementary, Poteet ISD
08.2021 - 06.2023
Teacher
Pearce Elementary, Southside ISD
10.2016 - 11.2020
Human Resource Coordinator
Universal Protection Services
11.2013 - 10.2016
Human Resource Manager
US Security Associates Inc
05.2004 - 06.2013
Certificate - Elementary Education EC-6 Grade
Texas Teachers
BA - Communications Technology
UTSA
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