ELI AVILA
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and bilingual education professional with a strong background in leadership, communication, mentoring, and public service. Experienced in training, report writing, public speaking, and working in high-pressure environments through military and law enforcement training. Passionate about helping middle school students strengthen reading, writing, critical thinking, and communication skills while creating a structured and engaging classroom environment. Committed to supporting diverse learners and fostering academic growth and positive student behavior. Experienced in mentoring and instructing youth through both military leadership roles and church youth programs.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO
BattleBlast Pressure Washing
Houston, TX
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Directed operational strategy to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented training programs to elevate team performance and efficiency.
- Streamlined processes for job scheduling and resource allocation, improving workflow.
- Established strategic partnerships to expand service offerings and market reach.
- Managed financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to support business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Project Manager
Blakemore Associates
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones on time and within budget.
- Developed and maintained project schedules using Microsoft Project to optimize resource allocation.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Identified process improvement opportunities, enhancing project efficiency and outcomes.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Soldier
US Army
Clarksville
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Operated complex military equipment during training exercises to ensure mission readiness.
- Executed tactical maneuvers in diverse environments, enhancing unit effectiveness and coordination.
- Conducted routine maintenance on weapons systems, ensuring operational safety and reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategic plans for various missions, improving overall success rates.
- Provided mentorship to junior soldiers, fostering skill development and teamwork within the unit.
- Assisted in logistics planning for troop deployments, optimizing resource allocation and efficiency.
- Implemented safety protocols during training operations, significantly reducing incident rates among personnel.
- Strengthened morale among fellow soldiers through active listening, empathy, and encouragement in difficult situations.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism both on-and off-duty representing the US military with honor at all times.
- Developed strong leadership skills through rigorous training and hands-on experience in high-pressure situations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to solve complex problems while working under pressure in dynamic environments.
- Coached and mentored new recruits for motivated, high-performing teams.
- Rated job performance for subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Houston–Downtown
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
University of Houston–Downtown
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Literacy Support
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Bilingual Instruction Support
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Organization & Time Management
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Learning assessments
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Curriculum development
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Student needs assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Assigning and grading work
- Behavior management
Certification
- UHD Police Academy Training Program
- Classroom leadership and student engagement experience
- Report writing and communication training
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation training
- Public speaking and instructional presentation experience
- Bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CEO
BattleBlast Pressure Washing
08.2023 - 12.2025
Project Manager
Blakemore Associates
09.2020 - 11.2020
Soldier
US Army
04.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
University of Houston–Downtown
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Houston–Downtown
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- Led training sessions and instructional briefings for military personnel.
- Instructed and mentored individuals in both military and community-based settings.
- Served as a youth pastor and mentor through community church programs, guiding and supporting youth development.
- Developed lessons and facilitated group discussions focused on leadership, character, communication, and personal growth.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe every student deserves a supportive, engaging, and structured learning environment where they feel encouraged to grow academically and personally. My goal as an educator is to help students strengthen their reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills while building confidence in the classroom. I aim to connect lessons to real-world experiences, encourage student participation, and create a positive classroom culture that supports all learners.