Edward Nguyen
San Jose,CA
Summary
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. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Tutor Me Education
01.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented customized lesson plans based on student assessments.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and confidence.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and adjusted teaching methods as needed.
- Developed effective communication strategies to engage with students and parents.
Gamemaster
Omescape
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated immersive and interactive experiences for participants throughout the gameplay.
- Managed game logistics, including setup and teardown, ensuring smooth operation.
- Engaged with customers to provide hints and guidance, enhancing their gameplay experience.
- Answer and managed incoming and outgoing phone calls, providing accurate information and resolving customer inquiries.
- Scheduled customers appointments, ensuring appointments were correctly booked and handled in a timely manner.
Logistics Coordinator
UC Davis VSA
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Planned and coordinated logistics for multiple events, ensuring all resources were available and organized.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and partners for smooth operations.
- Monitored event budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effective solutions.
- Trained members interested in the role of Logistics Coordinators.
Assistant Project Coordinator
Franco Mobile Homes
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Identified and resolved project issues in a timely manner to ensure successful project delivery.
- Developed and managed project plans, budgets and timelines to ensure on-time and on-budget completion of projects.
- Monitored project progress and created contingency plans to adjust to changing project requirements.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with third-party vendors for services and materials needed for projects.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with park managers to ensure their needs were met.
Host/Server assistant/ Server
Red Lobster
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Handled customer complaints calmly and professionally, resolving customer issues in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with servers to ensure accurate seating assignments and timely service.
- Effectively managed high-stress situations by remaining calm and resolving conflicts between guests when necessary.
- Managed guest reservations and effectively communicated wait times to optimize seating efficiency.
Education
B.A - Communication, Minor in Technology Management
University of California Davis
Davis12-2024
Associate in Arts - Communication
De Anza College
Cupertino, CASkills
- Project managing
- Photography
- Excel
- Word
- Customer service
- Coordinator
- Customer relations
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Creative problem solving
Course Work
- Organizational Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Elementary Accounting
- Supply Chain Planning and Management
- Marketing for the Technology-Based Enterprise
Timeline
Tutor
Tutor Me Education
01.2025 - Current
Gamemaster
Omescape
01.2025 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
UC Davis VSA
05.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Project Coordinator
Franco Mobile Homes
02.2022 - 04.2022
Host/Server assistant/ Server
Red Lobster
06.2021 - 12.2021
B.A - Communication, Minor in Technology Management
University of California Davis
Associate in Arts - Communication
De Anza College