JOHN TIDWELL
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Retired Bilingual Elementary School Teacher with extensive experience in education, as well as in sales and management.
Personal History
Because of my father’s work, I grew up in between New York and Latin America- spending about ten years in Venezuela, Chile, and Puerto Rico
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Elemetary School Teacher
Darnall Charter School
08.1995 - 07.2017
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Restaurant Manager
Cafe Sevilla
09.1992 - 08.1995
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
Hotel Sales Manager
Howard Johnson Harbor View
07.1990 - 06.1992
- Implemented and created promotions to stimulate repeat business and attract new business travel accounts.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials showcasing the hotel''s unique selling points, attracting new clientele.
- Arranged and coordinated sales calls with prospective clients to generate business for hotel.
Construction Sales Manager
Kenyon Construction
11.1988 - 08.1990
- Negotiated contracts with clients to secure long-term partnerships and maximize profitability for both parties.
- Collaborated with internal departments to streamline processes and improve communication, resulting in increased efficiency and better customer service.
Commercial Real Estate Leasing Agent
Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate
07.1983 - 11.1988
- Expedited the leasing process for prospective tenants by efficiently managing application paperwork and conducting background checks.
- Handled tenant communications by quickly responding to requests for maintenance and answering any questions or concerns.
- Provided exceptional customer service when showing properties to prospects, leading to increased signed leases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
National University
La Jolla, CA06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ01.1983
High School Diploma -
Caribbean School
Ponce, Puerto Rico06.1972
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom Management
- Sales
- Management
Passion: playing guitar, writing songs and singing
Since retiring from teaching, I work as a professional musician
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Elemetary School Teacher
Darnall Charter School
08.1995 - 07.2017
Restaurant Manager
Cafe Sevilla
09.1992 - 08.1995
Hotel Sales Manager
Howard Johnson Harbor View
07.1990 - 06.1992
Construction Sales Manager
Kenyon Construction
11.1988 - 08.1990
Commercial Real Estate Leasing Agent
Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate
07.1983 - 11.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Education
National University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Arizona
High School Diploma -
Caribbean School