Clarissa Partida
Donna
Summary
Ambitious graduate obtained Bachelors degree in English with a concentration in English Language Arts (ELA) eager to contribute to any institute. Serves as a role model, driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Experienced with designing and implementing student development activities that support academic and personal growth. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to build meaningful relationships with students and staff. Track record of creating positive and inclusive environment that enhances student engagement and retention.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Donna High School
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Provide students with appropriate in-person and distance or virtual instruction in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Coordinates student services with other teachers departments to aid students with academic and personal development.
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
- Be a positive role model for students and support the goals of the campus and school district.
- Communicate with students or parents on a regular basis via phone or video conference, email, or district-approved website.
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Enhanced student development by implementing innovative educational programs and activities.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and staff, fostering a supportive community atmosphere.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enhance students'' personal growth and social development.
Library Aide
Donna High School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assist librarian and teacher in providing group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques.
- Assist librarian and teacher on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials for classroom instruction.
- Assist librarian in serving as information resource for users of library/media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability of campus learning resources.
- Check Library books in and out.
- Answer the telephone and take reliable messages.
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Supervises students while they are in the library.
Checker
HEB
09.2021 - 08.2022
Checker
HEB
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Prepared an checked cashier register tills
- Weighed or measured materials, equipment or products using volume meters, and scales.
- Greeted customers and responded to informational requests.
- Processed credit card, EBT, and gift certificate payments in electronic computer systems.
- Redeemed coupons and cross-sold products to maintain customer satisfaction levels.
- Bagged, boxed or gift-wrapped sold merchandise per customer’s request.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
Customer Service Associate
HEB
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Bagging groceries, gathering shopping carts, assisting with heavy loads or groceries, and tending to customers.
- Suggested products and services to customers based on individual needs to drive consistent sales.
- Communicated information to customers about product quality, and value.
- Responded to customer questions about products and services.
Sales Associate
NIKE
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Trained all new sales employees on effective sales, service and operational strategies to maximize team performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Team management
- Planning and coordination
- Multitasking
- Organization
- Team building
- Customer Relations
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Academic advising
- Career counseling
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Teacher
Donna High School
01.2023 - 05.2025
Library Aide
Donna High School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Checker
HEB
09.2021 - 08.2022
Checker
HEB
07.2020 - 07.2021
Sales Associate
NIKE
05.2019 - 09.2019
Customer Service Associate
HEB
03.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Substitute Teacher Certification Spring 2019, Teacher’s Assistant (TA) Certification Summer 2019, Dean’s List Summer 2021