Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Teacher

Maria Santos

El Paso,TX

Summary

Dynamic bilingual educator with a proven track record at Socorro ISD and Ysleta ISD, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Excellent organizational skills are evident in my classroom. Skilled in lesson planning and fostering collaborative learning environments, I motivate students through differentiated instruction and effective parent-teacher communication, ensuring a positive and impactful learning experience. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Socorro ISD
02.2012 - 06.2025

Bilingual 3rd and 4th grade teacher.

Teacher

Ysleta Independent School District
07.2000 - 02.2012

Bilingual 3rd and 4th grade teacher/

Medical Billing Specialist

Terramar Medical Supply Company
07.1997 - 06.2000
  • Processed medical claims using advanced billing software to ensure accurate reimbursements.
  • Analyzed billing discrepancies and resolved issues to enhance revenue cycle efficiency.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify coding requirements and improve claim submissions.
  • Developed training materials for new staff, increasing onboarding efficiency and knowledge retention.

Commercial Teller

First City Bank
1993 - 1995
  • Processed daily transactions accurately, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Managed cash drawers and balanced transactions to ensure financial integrity.
  • Assisted customers with account inquiries, providing timely and effective solutions.
  • Facilitated training for new tellers, enhancing team performance and service quality.
  • Ensured compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements during all transactions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing inquiries.
  • Increased customer loyalty by resolving issues quickly, demonstrating empathy and professionalism during interactions.
  • Maintained high levels of accuracy by reconciling cash drawers, ensuring proper balancing daily.
  • Handled confidential customer information responsibly, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and bank policies at all times.

Sales Associate

Sears
1989 - 1993
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Assisted in maintaining product displays to enhance visual merchandising standards.
  • Processed sales transactions accurately, ensuring a seamless checkout experience for customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales targets and improve store performance.
  • Supported training initiatives for new associates by sharing best practices and operational procedures.
  • Monitored store cleanliness and organization, contributing to a welcoming shopping environment.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.

Restaurant Hostess

Isabella’s Restaurant
1987 - 1989
  • Greeted and seated guests promptly, ensuring positive first impressions and efficient flow of dining operations.
  • Managed reservations using electronic booking systems, optimizing table assignments for maximum occupancy.
  • Communicated wait times effectively to guests, enhancing customer satisfaction through transparency and engagement.
  • Collaborated with servers and kitchen staff to coordinate guest needs, improving overall service efficiency.
  • Handled guest inquiries and concerns with professionalism, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere in the restaurant.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of entrance area, promoting a pleasant dining environment for patrons.
  • Assisted in training new host staff on procedures and customer interaction best practices, fostering team development.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
  • Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.

Education

Bilingual Generalist EC-4 - Alternative Certification

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2002

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Santa Teresa, NM
06.2001

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Classroom instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative learning
  • Student-centered learning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Small group instruction
  • FLUENT IN English and Spanish
  • Group instruction
  • Excellent organizational skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Teacher

Socorro ISD
02.2012 - 06.2025

Teacher

Ysleta Independent School District
07.2000 - 02.2012

Medical Billing Specialist

Terramar Medical Supply Company
07.1997 - 06.2000

Commercial Teller

First City Bank
1993 - 1995

Sales Associate

Sears
1989 - 1993

Restaurant Hostess

Isabella’s Restaurant
1987 - 1989

Bilingual Generalist EC-4 - Alternative Certification

The University of Texas At El Paso

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Maria Santos