Linda Escobar
West Hills
Summary
As a bilingual educator for over 25 years I have been filled with a plethora of skills. I meet new people well, and I am a true team player, Strong presentation skills and real go-getter. Excellent public speaking skills and knowledge of 1900's history, architecture and events. Creative hospitality and travel industry professional with wealth of historical knowledge. Offering excellent customer service and public speaking skills. Career success working with visitors and travelers to create entertaining and educational experiences. Educated tourism professional with love of all things artsy. Highly adept at creating entertaining scripts and well-versed in marketing.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Museum Tour Guide
Leonis Adobe Museum
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Enhanced visitor experience by delivering engaging and informative museum tours.
- Increased visitor satisfaction through personalized tour content tailored to diverse age groups and interests.
- Promoted museum events and exhibits, resulting in higher attendance rates.
- Developed innovative tour routes to highlight lesser-known exhibits, attracting repeat visitors.
- Collaborated with curators to ensure accurate information was relayed during guided tours.
Assistant Manager, Customer Service
Marie Calendars Restaurant
06.2001 - 11.2021
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Streamlined customer service processes for increased efficiency and improved response times.
- Maintained high-quality standards with regular employee training and performance evaluations.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing effective communication strategies and collaborative efforts.
- Worked the over-night shift to get out all the Thanksgiving Pies.
Teacher
Music Entertainment
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Teacher
Cleveland High School, VAPA Dept., And Spanish
08.2002 - 02.2011
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Put on over 100 concerts, events, performance opportunities, all in my years as a teacher.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Certification
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA06.1997
Received My Credential, K-16 Clear in Music
National University
La Jolla, CA06.2012
Skills
- Professional Appearance
- Cultural Awareness
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Reliability and Punctuality
- Conflict Resolution Abilities, (I was an AVID Teacher)
- Problem Solving Aptitude
- Empathy and Sensitivity
- Group Management Techniques
- Strong Presentation Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Public Speaking Confidence
- First Aid Certification
- Ability to Retain Information
- Comfortable with Technology
Accomplishments
- Published a Music Theory Quick Guide
- Won Teacher of the Year from SOCES PTSA.
Affiliations
- file:///C:/Users/soces/OneDrive/Desktop/Over%20the%20Rainbow.mp4
- https://www.kaganonline.com/free_articles/research_and_rationale/330/The-Essential-5-A-Starting-Point-for-Kagan-Cooperative-Learning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Museum Tour Guide
Leonis Adobe Museum
09.2022 - 10.2023
Teacher
Music Entertainment
01.2013 - 01.2021
Teacher
Cleveland High School, VAPA Dept., And Spanish
08.2002 - 02.2011
Assistant Manager, Customer Service
Marie Calendars Restaurant
06.2001 - 11.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching Certification
California State University, Northridge
Received My Credential, K-16 Clear in Music
National University
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