Damaris Velazquez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Talented Tutor offering outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Fosters positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff. Proactive and caring worker with 2 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Dependable retail sales professional with experience in dynamic, high-performance environments. Skilled in processing transactions, handling cash, using registers and arranging merchandise. Maintains high-level customer satisfaction by smoothly resolving customer requests, needs and problems.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
PASS Tutor
Ysleta Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
Retail Sales Associate
ROSS
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences With Biomedical Concentration
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2024
Associate of Arts -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05.2022
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
El Paso, TX05.2020
Skills
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Learning Strategies
- Spanish Speaking
- Tutoring
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PASS Tutor
Ysleta Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
ROSS
06.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences With Biomedical Concentration
The University of Texas At El Paso
Associate of Arts -
El Paso Community College
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School