PRISCILLA TORRES
Chattanooga
Summary
Retired dental hygienist. Part-time work-from-home English tutor, and a dedicated housekeeper experienced in basic housekeeping duties, including changing sheets and towels, restocking supplies, vacuuming, and dusting. Supports facility operations by cleaning units with professional products and maintaining quality standards. Demonstrates strong commitment to providing best possible experience for guests.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
English Tutor
Cambly
Chattanooga
02.2022 - Current
- Developed customized lesson plans for diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Facilitated engaging discussions to enhance critical thinking and language skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Implemented interactive activities to promote vocabulary expansion and comprehension.
- Utilized educational technology tools for remote learning and resource sharing.
- Built student confidence through positive reinforcement.
- Provided feedback to students on their strengths, weaknesses, and progress.
- Engaged students and made lessons entertaining to hold interest and encourage learning.
- Assisted students in developing reading comprehension strategies, grammar rules, and writing techniques.
- Gave personalized attention to each student during lessons.
- Created a positive, encouraging environment to foster student growth in language skills.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the individual needs of each student.
- Taught students how to study, take notes, and complete test questions.
- Emphasized importance of good study habits and devised homework schedules to assist students in implementing tailored study plans.
Head Housekeeper for AIRBNB
Katrina Kay
Agauda
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Supervised daily housekeeping operations to ensure cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored housekeeping staff on cleaning techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Conducted inspections of guest rooms and public areas to maintain high standards.
- Implemented environmentally friendly cleaning practices to promote sustainability initiatives.
- Collaborated with front desk team to address guest requests and concerns promptly.
- Developed training materials for new hires to standardize housekeeping procedures.
- Coached new housekeeping personnel by demonstrating approved cleaning procedures.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Used standard personal protective equipment to minimize chemical splashing incidents.
- Collaborated with front desk to respond promptly to guest requests and promote positive experience.
- Reviewed employee performance and devised improvement plan to achieve goals.
- Submitted repair requests to maintenance team to reduce operating costs and improve energy-saving strategy.
- Organized supplies for use based on expected customer needs.
Housekeeper
Ashford Square Resort Lifestyle Community
Chattanooga
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Reported maintenance issues to management for timely resolution.
- Cleaned and sanitized guest rooms following established protocols.
- Restocked supplies in bathrooms and kitchens to ensure availability for guests.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of common areas, including lobbies and hallways.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily cleaning schedules effectively.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing guest requests promptly.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Revinings, Dr. Wilson, Dr. Puryear DDS
Chattanooga
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
- Record and review patient medical histories.
- Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
- Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Eliot Zank
Boynton Beach
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
- Record and review patient medical histories.
- Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
- Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Dale Smith DDS
Boynton Beach
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
- Record and review patient medical histories.
- Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
- Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Terry Max DDS
Boca Raton
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
- Record and review patient medical histories.
- Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
- Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
Dental Hygienist
Washington SQ Dental Group
New York
01.2011 - 05.2016
- Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
- Record and review patient medical histories.
- Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
- Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
Dental Hygienist/ Assistant
Dr Alan J Spector
Floral Park
10.2001 - 06.2010
- Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
- Record and review patient medical histories.
- Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
- Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
- Pour models, assisted 4 handed dentistry, front desk
- Note
- I worked on and off with Dr. Spector while I was attending hygiene school and after graduating as well
Education
AAS -
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn05.2008
Skills
- Team player
- Communication Skills
- Computer Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Fast Learner
- Prophylaxis
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Perio Maintenance
- Recalls
- Digital Radiographs
- Effective Time Management
- Compassionate
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Student assessment
- Language instruction
- Customer relationship management
Affiliations
Reading, writing, cooking, evangelist
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Housekeeper for AIRBNB
Katrina Kay
04.2025 - 07.2025
English Tutor
Cambly
02.2022 - Current
Housekeeper
Ashford Square Resort Lifestyle Community
11.2021 - 01.2022
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Revinings, Dr. Wilson, Dr. Puryear DDS
01.2020 - 02.2021
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Dale Smith DDS
06.2019 - 01.2020
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Eliot Zank
01.2019 - 09.2020
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Terry Max DDS
05.2017 - 01.2019
Dental Hygienist
Washington SQ Dental Group
01.2011 - 05.2016
Dental Hygienist/ Assistant
Dr Alan J Spector
10.2001 - 06.2010
AAS -
New York City College of Technology
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