Damaris Velazquez
EL PASO,TX
Summary
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.
Experienced Tutor confident in helping students excel through individual and small group instruction. Focused on improving student academic performance and test readiness. Knowledgeable about district, state, and federal curriculum requirements.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PASS Tutor
Ysleta Independent School District
El Paso, TX
08.2021 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
El Paso, TX
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.
- 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, TX07-2024
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
- Customer Service
- Retail Sales
- Cash Handling
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ 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
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