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Work History
Education
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Languages
Certification
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Laura Avina

Laura Avina

Longview,WA

Summary

Dedicated school teacher of 12 years excited to expand from previous job experiences to explore new career options. Skilled in teaching/training, customer service, software usage and report analyzing. Have some experience in past in payroll and training. I am looking to grow in a variety of possible fields and am open to Human Resources, Corporate Training opportunities, administrative positions and sales.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Classroom Teacher and E.L.D Instr..

Reynolds School District
Fairview , OR
08.2015 - 06.2022
  • Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
  • Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
  • Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
  • Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
  • Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
  • Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
  • Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
  • Employed online learning management systems and other diverse instructional resources to offer students remote assistance with assignments.
  • Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.

English Language Instructor

Gresham Barlow School District
Gresham, OR
08.2012 - 06.2015
  • Coordinated with other Special Education teachers, other faculty members and parents to develop and update IEPs for gifted/talented and special needs students.
  • Devised compelling lesson content for age-appropriate literature that met various learning styles and capture imaginations of students.
  • Evaluated student progress, recorded scores and revised plans for reteaching of subject matter where necessary to accomplish learning.
  • Met with parents at planned meetings and in ad hoc conversations to discuss student challenges, behavior modification and performance.
  • Maintained strict classroom behavior management to provide positive, conducive environment for learning.
  • Implemented structured writers' workshop to teach composition and writing techniques to help students developed skills for college prep work.
  • Consulted with students to identify reasons for poor performance, gain understanding of personal struggles outside classroom and devise plans for remediation.
  • Taught reading comprehension, writing, grammar and literature in team teaching environment with 3 other teachers.
  • Created age and interest appropriate reading lists to expand students' vocabulary and comprehension skills.
  • Modified teaching techniques to meet instructional needs students and IEP outlines.

Restaurant Manager, Trainer and Payroll

IHOP S&L Graham Inc.
Portland, OR
01.1996 - 01.2006
  • Processed and issued employee paychecks, statements of earnings and deductions.
  • Coached team members on food safety and sanitation processes, customer service, menu education and up-selling techniques to drive revenue.
  • Protected payroll operations and maintained employee confidence by keeping information private.
  • Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
  • Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
  • Gathered timesheets to prepare weekly payroll data for processing by payroll coordinator.
  • Calculated accurate wages, including overtime, salary increases and bonuses.
  • Secured personal and payroll information in compliance with federal regulations.
  • Directed and coordinated restaurant activities to obtain optimum customer service and strong employee development.
  • Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
  • Identified, researched and resolved issues with hours worked.
  • Prepared employee schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods.
  • Counseled and disciplined staff to address issues promptly and provide constructive feedback.
  • Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
  • Resolved and investigated complaints regarding service, food quality and accommodations.
  • Established employee payroll files and updated existing files with new information.
  • Updated computer systems with new pricing and daily food specials.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Coordinated child support deductions and distributed wage assignments.

Education

Master of Science - Education/Literacy

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR
06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Multiple Subjects, English Language Teaching Cert.

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR
06.2010

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Relationship Building
  • Spanish language conversant
  • Positive Behavior Techniques
  • Zoom
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Safe, Positive Learning Environment
  • Team Teaching
  • Class Management
  • Customer Service Best Practices
  • Investigating Complaints
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Problem-Solving
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Front of House Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Hiring and Training

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Certification

Avina

  • Licensed Oregon School Teacher certified K-8 - Present
  • Certified ELD and Reading Specialist K-8 - Present
  • Certified Eyes of an Operator, IHOP - 2003

Timeline

Elementary Classroom Teacher and E.L.D Instr..

Reynolds School District
08.2015 - 06.2022

English Language Instructor

Gresham Barlow School District
08.2012 - 06.2015

Restaurant Manager, Trainer and Payroll

IHOP S&L Graham Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2006

Master of Science - Education/Literacy

Eastern Oregon University

Bachelor of Science - Multiple Subjects, English Language Teaching Cert.

Eastern Oregon University

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