Estela Teng
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Professional educator prepared for role with strong background in fostering student development and managing classroom dynamics. Valued for ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and engaging diverse student populations. Also experienced supervisor known for reliability, excellent communication, and results-driven approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
MV Unified School District
04.2023 - Current
- Taught grades K-12 with experience in both long-term and day-to-day assignments in a variety of schools throughout the district
- Provided tailored and engaging lessons, excellent classroom management while also providing needed support for students with a wide range of socioeconomic needs and backgrounds
- Worked in over 10 different schools throughout the district with over 30 hours a week
- Increased student reading and fluency by 23%
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
Supervisor
Ten Ren's Teatime
05.2018 - Current
- Ensure all staff on duty are properly trained to perform their assigned duties and provide excellent customer service while adhering to policies and business initiatives
- Manage store inventory sheets, register sales summaries, cash, tips and Excel sheets in accordance to store policies and standards
- Optimize profits by monitoring inventory levels and overseeing quality control of food and drinks to ensure high quality of preparation is met
- Improved overall staff efficiency and organization by 35%
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members
- Oversaw daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks
Legal Intern
Qazi Law Group
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Assist criminal defense attorneys in digitizing over 100 personal client files
- Regulate case-by-case legal research in order to support ongoing cases
- Maintain professional and exceptional organizational skills by scanning, sorting, and filing confidential documents
- Provide excellent customer service during client intakes as well as email correspondence
- Shadow a criminal defense attorney in courtrooms
- Managed case files efficiently, ensuring easy accessibility for attorneys when needed
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems
Research Assistant
Explanatory Systems for Biological Illnesses Lab
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Campaigned and marketed participation in the research study at different locations to increase participant interest in the study; successfully increased participant poll from 217 to 402
- Conducted interviews in Spanish with over 100 children and adults
- Coded and transcribed over 540 hours of bilingual interviews; quantified study results and progress on self-made Excel sheets to assist faculty member assess how the Mexican-American population perceive sickness and whether religion influences their choices
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Political Science/International Affairs
UC Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2021
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Attention to detail
- Intrapersonal Skills
- Goal oriented
- Adaptable
Accomplishments
- Dean's Honors List, Winter 2019, Winter 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2021
- Chancellor's Honors List, Spring 2021
- Honor Society Member, PSI CHI International Honor Society in Psychology, 07/20-06/21
Other - Typingspeed
65 WPM
Technicalskills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- SPSS Statistical Software
- Canva
Certification
- Substitute Teaching License - CA Department of Education
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training - State-approved provider
- Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) - National Environmental Health Association
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
MV Unified School District
04.2023 - Current
Legal Intern
Qazi Law Group
05.2021 - 05.2023
Research Assistant
Explanatory Systems for Biological Illnesses Lab
06.2019 - 11.2020
Supervisor
Ten Ren's Teatime
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Political Science/International Affairs
UC Riverside
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