Evangelina Arriaga
Mansfield,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator and HR professional with a strong background in establishing effective communication channels within organizations and fostering positive work and classroom environments. Skilled at handling employee grievances, facilitating conflict resolution, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Proficient in KRONOS, PeopleSoft, Skyward, and Microsoft Office. Dedicated to maintaining confidentiality while achieving academic and organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
ESS - Mansfield ISD
Mansfield, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Manage diverse classrooms of 29 to 32 students, maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.
- Implement lesson plans and adjust instruction based on student needs, ensuring academic progress.
- Maintain accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior, and provide feedback to the regular teacher.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to address student behavioral issues.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Accepted long-term substitute assignment, teaching Business at Timberview High School from January 2025 to May 2025.
Administrative Assistant to Academic Associate Principal
Timberview High School
Arlington, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided administrative support to the Academic Associate Principal, teachers, and other school personnel.
- Drafted letters, memos, agendas, newsletters, reports and other documents for distribution.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for tracking financial transactions related to school activities.
- Coordinated events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses and graduation ceremonies.
- Performed basic bookkeeping tasks such as balancing accounts receivable and payable ledgers.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with relevant laws and policies.
- Scheduled substitutes for teacher absences, ensuring coverage for all classes, with minimal disruption.
- Monitored the performance of substitutes to ensure quality teaching standards were met.
- Communicated regularly with faculty, staff, parents, students, and other stakeholders regarding substitute teacher availability issues.
Teacher
Harmony School of Innovation
El Paso, TX
11.2015 - 05.2019
- Developed and implemented lesson plans, in line with state curriculum standards, to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and student engagement.
- Cultivated a classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Planned special events such as field trips, award assemblies, and holiday celebrations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for students needing additional help.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes, and to improve teaching skills.
Human Resources Analyst
City of El Paso - El Paso Water Utilities
El Paso, TX
03.2013 - 11.2015
- Conducted investigations into workplace issues such as harassment or discrimination claims.
- Coordinated efforts with internal departments, such as IT Security and Legal Affairs, when investigating cases involving employee misconduct.
- Monitored attendance records to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Prepared and presented reports summarizing key findings from investigations into workplace misconduct to the executive team.
- Assisted managers with performance improvement plans for employees not meeting expectations.
- Drafted memoranda outlining company policy decisions regarding employee discipline or termination.
- Conducted exit interviews with departing employees to gain feedback on their experience with the organization.
- Responded to inquiries from external agencies such as unemployment offices or government bodies.
- Reviewed personnel records to ensure accuracy of information concerning employee discipline cases.
- Provided ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities when necessary to ensure employees are meeting expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Park University
Parkville, MO05-2008
Skills
- Employee relations and human resources
- HR policies and systems
- Time management and scheduling
- Interpersonal communication
- Adaptability and problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality practices
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Instructional delivery
- Reporting and documentation
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Kronos and PeopleSoft expertise
Affiliations
- Marathon runner
- Classroom mom and copy volunteer
- Team manager for son's soccer team
Accomplishments
- MISD, Distinguished Educator Award, 2023 - 2024
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
ESS - Mansfield ISD
08.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant to Academic Associate Principal
Timberview High School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher
Harmony School of Innovation
11.2015 - 05.2019
Human Resources Analyst
City of El Paso - El Paso Water Utilities
03.2013 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Park University