Lynette Guevara
Zapata,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated teacher with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Well-rounded and compassionate Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities. Serves as role model to teach young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Zapata County Independent School District
Zapata, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
- Ensured that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
- Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Supervised students during recess, break times and dismissal periods to prevent injuries and fights.
- Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
Secretary Coordinator
RSL Waste Management LLC
Zapata, TX
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed and maintained executives' calendars, organized meetings, and scheduled appointments.
- Answered incoming calls from customers and clients in a professional manner; assisted with inquiries as needed.
- Maintained filing systems for all departments; created new files when necessary and updated existing files on a regular basis.
- Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
- Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.
- Updated contact lists on a regular basis; created new contacts as needed.
- Reviewed billing statements for accuracy prior to submitting them for payment processing.
- Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Sent and distributed mail and parcels.
Secretary Manager
Titan Vacuum Services, LLC
Zapata, TX
07.2011 - 01.2016
- Managed office operations and procedures, including recordkeeping systems, filing systems, supply requisition, mail distribution and other administrative services.
- Organized meetings and conferences, prepared agendas and took minutes of proceedings.
- Answered telephones, directed calls and took messages.
- Prepared reports, presentations and correspondences using MS Office Suite.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality in all areas of work.
- Ordered supplies for the office; monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock is available at all times.
- Scheduled interviews with job applicants when required.
- Created spreadsheets to track data related to projects or departments.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties such as reconciling accounts payable and receivable statements.
- Tracked employee attendance records on a daily basis.
- Compiled financial information from various sources into reports or summaries.
- Monitored emails sent to the company email address; responded to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Assisted with the preparation of payroll documents for processing.
- Processed vendor payments according to established timelines.
- Generated invoices for clients based on their orders or contracts.
- Verified accuracy of invoices before submitting them for payment approval.
- Organized and maintained documents, files and records.
- Managed paper or electronic filing systems by recording information, updating paperwork and maintaining documents.
- Liaised with customers, addressed inquiries, handled meeting requests and answer billing questions to provide outstanding customer care.
- Planned and controlled budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, orientations and training sessions for employees.
- Maintained records related to OSHA compliance such as accident reports, safety inspection logs.
- Prepared monthly safety performance reports for management review.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX05-2009
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Records Management
- Organizational abilities
- Classroom Organization
- Special Education
- Elementary Education
- Smartboard technology
- Creativity in Teaching
- MS Office
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Google Classroom
- Self Motivation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Texas Educator Certificate - Valid till 01/2028
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Zapata County Independent School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
Secretary Coordinator
RSL Waste Management LLC
07.2016 - 01.2017
Secretary Manager
Titan Vacuum Services, LLC
07.2011 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
- Texas Educator Certificate - Valid till 01/2028
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