Noel Garcia
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Highly motivated and adaptable professional with a Bachelor's Degree in International Business and a 120-hour TEFL certification, eager to transition into an English teaching role in Guangzhou. Native English speaker with 1-3 years of informal tutoring experience, fostering a passion for working with children and facilitating their language development. Proven ability to lead, communicate effectively, and manage diverse tasks, with a strong commitment to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Private English Tutor
Self-employeed
Miami, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Provided personalized English language instruction to children (ages X-Y, if known) of friends, focusing on conversational English, grammar, and vocabulary development.
- Developed engaging and age-appropriate learning activities to foster a positive and effective learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to suit individual learning styles and paces, ensuring comprehension and progress.
- Cultivated a passion for language learning and built strong rapport with students, resulting in improved confidence and communication skills.
- Collaborated with parents to monitor students'' progress, providing updates on achievements and areas for improvement.
- Incorporated real-life examples into lessons to make abstract concepts more relatable and engaging for students.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
- Boosted student confidence in English communication through personalized feedback and constructive criticism.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged open communication between tutor and student, promoting active participation in lessons.
Head of Acquisition
Deco Jones Group
01.2009 - Current
- Led cross-border business transformation projects, demonstrating strong project management and strategic planning skills applicable to curriculum development and classroom organization.
- Negotiated high-value Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with governments, showcasing strong communication, persuasion, and cross-cultural negotiation abilities.
- Directed investor engagement and built change readiness plans for international deployments, highlighting leadership and ability to manage complex initiatives.
- Established and maintained regular communication with target company representatives, fostering a collaborative environment during the acquisition process.
- Negotiated favorable terms for company mergers, resulting in increased profitability and growth.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
Rental Agent
MVP Miami, MIAMI,FL / Golden Hour, Dubai
01.2013 - 01.2024
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, emphasizing excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Drafted and reviewed lease agreements to lay out terms and conditions of rental and protect owner and renter rights.
- Accommodated last minute requests to address needs of guests, achieving top guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Screened customers by checking credit, employment and rental history to protect property owner investments.
- Executed sales and marketing initiatives to increase revenue for company.
- Built strong relationships with local businesses to generate referrals and expand client base.
Marina Owner
Seven Seas Marine/ International Marine Express
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Managed domestic and international accounts, showcasing organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Supervised, trained, and delegated tasks to a team of 29 employees, further demonstrating leadership and instructional capabilities.
Real Estate Sales Manager
American Dream Mortgage
01.2002 - 01.2015
- Managed end-to-end processes and communicated effectively with diverse stakeholders, transferable to managing classroom activities and parent communication.
- Led and trained a team of 21 mortgage brokers and processors, demonstrating strong leadership, mentoring, and instructional skills.
Education
120 Hour Premier Course - English Education
TEFL
Peoria, AZ08.2025
Bachelor’s Degree - International Business
Florida Metropolitan University
Orlando, FL01.2008
Skills
Certification
120-hour TEFL/TESOL Certificate
Timeline
Private English Tutor
Self-employeed
01.2022 - Current
Rental Agent
MVP Miami, MIAMI,FL / Golden Hour, Dubai
01.2013 - 01.2024
Head of Acquisition
Deco Jones Group
01.2009 - Current
Marina Owner
Seven Seas Marine/ International Marine Express
01.2004 - 01.2015
Real Estate Sales Manager
American Dream Mortgage
01.2002 - 01.2015
120 Hour Premier Course - English Education
TEFL
Bachelor’s Degree - International Business
Florida Metropolitan University
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