Diana Vila
Cypress,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Chico's FAS
Cypress, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Pre-K Paraprofessional
Warner Elementary School (CFISD)
Cypress, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Provided ongoing feedback to lead teacher about student progress, working together to create targeted intervention strategies for struggling learners.
- Aided in preparing materials for daily lessons, allowing lead teacher more time focusing on instructional planning.
- Helped establish routines that promoted safety, self-regulation, independence in young learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies, resulting in increased student engagement.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
Pre-k Paraprofessional and L.I.F.E. Skills Paraprofessional
Hancock Elementary School (CFISD)
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Created lesson plans in relation to small group instruction with children
- Serve as a guide in instructing students on proper classroom behavior
- Prepared materials and equipment ready to help the teacher prepare for class
- Assisted students who needed additional help.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Server
La Viva Cantina
Cypress, TX
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Server
Local Table
Cypress, TX
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Assistant Teacher
READY SET TEACH- Cypress Ranch HS
Cypress, TX
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Applied teaching strategies to deliver engaging and differentiated instruction to diverse middle and elementary school math students
- Designed lesson plans and created multiple activities that were based on different units
- Traveled to middle and elementary schools to overshadow teachers 4 times a week
- Introduced enhancements to the course learning outcomes that addressed the needs and concerns of a diverse classroom population represented within the classroom
- Worked with groups of students with varying learning styles
- Prepared instructional materials, classroom materials and set up demonstrations
- Developed assignments, used variety of appropriate teaching methods.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Student
TAFE- TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF FUTURE EDUCATORS
- Participated in different competitions that gave insight on different areas of teaching
- Traveled to different districts to compete
- Attended multiple speeches that were presented by administration members in different positions on teaching.
Student
ALGEBRA CAMP
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Helped students improve their algebra skills to be able to pass the algebra STAAR test
- Created assignments and activities that reflected on problem-solving skills
- Observed teachers create curriculum
- Taught lessons
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Associate of Arts - Education
Lone Star College
Cypress, TXSkills
- English and Spanish fluent speaker
- Self-Driven
- Critical thinker
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Organizer
- Team worker
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to detail
- Typing
- Word Processing
- Web Browsers
- Outgoing Personality
State
TX
City
Cypress
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pre-K Paraprofessional
Warner Elementary School (CFISD)
08.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Chico's FAS
07.2023 - Current
Pre-k Paraprofessional and L.I.F.E. Skills Paraprofessional
Hancock Elementary School (CFISD)
08.2022 - 05.2023
Server
La Viva Cantina
12.2021 - 06.2022
Server
Local Table
06.2019 - 09.2021
Student
ALGEBRA CAMP
06.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Teacher
READY SET TEACH- Cypress Ranch HS
09.2016 - 05.2018
Student
TAFE- TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF FUTURE EDUCATORS
Stephen F. Austin State University
Associate of Arts - Education
Lone Star College