María José Chami Pedrosa
McFarland,WI
Summary
Adept at leading projects from development to delivery. Effective people manager and big-picture thinker.
Innovative Bilingual Spanish Teacher with strong written, verbal and student engagement skills. Extensive training in intercultural communication. Creative and resourceful in adapting instructional strategies to various student bodies.
Dynamic and results-oriented Spanish teacher promoting passion for learning and creating multicultural awareness through teaching. Effective at providing quality instruction based on individual student needs and optimizing student success. Empowers students to succeed and realize individual goals.
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Intermediate School District 917
Rosemount , MN
2024.03 - 2024.06
Manager
Conectate, Inc.
Inver Grove Heights , MN
2013.03 - 2024.01
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Communicated company directives and programs to associates and ensured all follow-up items were completed accurately and timely.
Spanish Teacher
University Language Center
Orono , MN
2017.06 - 2019.09
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
- Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.
- Coordinated with other teachers in order to plan joint activities that incorporated multiple subject areas.
- Administered positive and prompt feedback on student progress for self-monitoring.
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance throughout the semester.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles of students.
- Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.
Manager
Los Gallos 10, Inc
Saint Paul , MN
2002.05 - 2013.03
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Determined marketing strategies by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records.
Marketing Director
MKT México
Mexico City , Mexico City
2000.08 - 2001.12
- Marketed products and services at tradeshows and promotional events.
- Provided guidance on creative direction for branding efforts across multiple channels.
- Cultivated business partnerships to build lasting relationships with internal and external parties.
- Created marketing policies and procedures, evaluating and revising to maximize team efforts.
- Conferred with advertising managers to develop and implement marketing plans.
- Organized promotional campaigns, including social media, print materials, press releases, and website content.
Recruitment Manager
Universidad de la Comunicación
Mexico City , Mexico City
1994.01 - 2000.07
- Attended job fairs and industry events in order to promote the company's brand image.
- Conducted initial phone screenings with prospective candidates to assess their skills and qualifications for open roles.
Education
University Diploma - Advertising
Universidad De La Comunicación
Mexico City, Mexico City1998-08
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
Universidad De La Comunicación
Mexico City, Mexico CitySome College (No Degree) - Organizational Communication
UDEC
Mexico City, Mexico CitySkills
- Workforce Management
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Lesson Planning
- Student Motivation
- Reading Comprehension
- Cultural Awareness
- Student Engagement
- Discipline Management
- Classroom Instruction
Timeline
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Intermediate School District 917
2024.03 - 2024.06
Spanish Teacher
University Language Center
2017.06 - 2019.09
Manager
Conectate, Inc.
2013.03 - 2024.01
Manager
Los Gallos 10, Inc
2002.05 - 2013.03
Marketing Director
MKT México
2000.08 - 2001.12
Recruitment Manager
Universidad de la Comunicación
1994.01 - 2000.07
University Diploma - Advertising
Universidad De La Comunicación
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
Universidad De La Comunicación
Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Communication
UDEC
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