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Elizabeth Contreras

Edinburg,Tx

Summary

Dedicated and responsive professional with several years of experience in different fields. Able to take acquired learning and skills and apply to new areas to deliver results as well as use it to promote continuous growth and development among others.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Psja Isd
Pharr, San Juan, Alamo, TX
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide classroom instruction, following lesson plans.
  • Assess student understanding through informal and formal methods, and adapt instruction and teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
  • Foster a positive learning environment that promotes mutual respect.
  • Provide feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.

Student Teacher

Santos Livas Elementary
Alamo, TX
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted the cooperating teacher in classroom responsibilities, such as teaching and classroom management.
  • Created effective lesson plans for instruction and assessment of student learning.
  • Reflect on teaching evaluations for personal growth.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing open-ended questions during lessons.

Associate Banker

Chase Bank
McAllen, Texas
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Provided exceptional customer service while performing customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, and other banking services.
  • Handled large volumes of currency quickly and accurately with minimal errors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Trained employees on cash drawer operation.

General Manager

Panda Express
06.2014 - 03.2017
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
  • Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
  • Set up regular meetings with management team in the area to discuss restaurant needs/goals, establish a plan for company financial growth, and identify potential management candidates and develop a strategic plan for their growth.

TWU G-Force Mentor

Texas Woman’s University
07.2012 - 07.2014
  • Encouraged and assisted high school students in applying to college, federal financial aid, and scholarships.
  • Raise awareness about the value of higher education through presentations in high schools and college fairs.

Education

Bachelor’s - Elementary edu Ec-6, bilingual edu

UTRGV
12.2022

Associates - interdisciplinary studies

South Texas Community College
05.2019

Skills

  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Goal Driven
  • Leadership
  • Business Development
  • Teamwork/Teambuilder
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Computer Literate
  • Adaptability
  • Mentoring
  • Lesson Planning

References

  • Alva Diaz, Teacher / Arnoldo Cantu Elem, (956) 402-5579
  • Hilda Leslie Gonzalez/ Chase Partner, (956) 600-5107
  • Oleg Mazur, Area Coach of Operations / Panda Express, (956) 455-6260

Timeline

Student Teacher

Santos Livas Elementary
08.2022 - 12.2022

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Psja Isd
01.2022 - Current

Associate Banker

Chase Bank
02.2019 - 02.2020

General Manager

Panda Express
06.2014 - 03.2017

TWU G-Force Mentor

Texas Woman’s University
07.2012 - 07.2014

Bachelor’s - Elementary edu Ec-6, bilingual edu

UTRGV

Associates - interdisciplinary studies

South Texas Community College
Elizabeth Contreras