Jessica Barbosa
Elementary Teacher
Los Fresnos ,TX
Summary
Accomplished and passionate school educator for 20 years in rural classroom settings. Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning. Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level UC specialist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Small Business Co-Owner
Rio Grande Waste LLC
Los Fresnos, Texas
01.2020 - Current
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Small Business Co-Owner
Aqua Cleaning Co, LLC
Los Fresnos, Texas
06.2012 - Current
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Small Business Co-Owner
Costal Event Rentals LLC
Los Fresnos, Texas
05.2010 - Current
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Los Fresnos Consolidated School District
Los Fresnos, Texas
08.2004 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
Server
Sheraton South Padre Island
South Padre Island, TX
05.2004 - 08.2007
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX 08.1999 - 12.2003
Skills
Highly Dependable
undefinedAdditional Information
I am very eager and ready to learn all that I need to learn to exceed the expectations you have set forth for this UC Specialist position. I promise to go above and beyond in the many ways that define me to better serve your needs for this job opportunity.
Teacher of the Year 2019
Our entire staff votes for one single staff member to represent their campus for our district. It is truly such an honor to have been gifted this priceless recognition.
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Small Business Co-Owner
Rio Grande Waste LLC
01.2020 - Current
Small Business Co-Owner
Aqua Cleaning Co, LLC
06.2012 - Current
Small Business Co-Owner
Costal Event Rentals LLC
05.2010 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Los Fresnos Consolidated School District
08.2004 - Current
Server
Sheraton South Padre Island
05.2004 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas State University
08.1999 - 12.2003
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