Rafael Escutia
Dyer,IN
Summary
Soon to be a graduate in social studies education, eager to make a meaningful impact on the future by connecting with students. I have shown the ability to increase student engagement and collaborate with educators to tailor lessons to diverse needs, thereby promoting a supportive learning environment. I possess skills in lesson planning and mentoring, and I am committed to building positive relationships and improving educational experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher's Assistant
Hammond Academy of Science Technolgy
Hammond , IN
09.2025 - Current
- Communicated with students to address questions and provide guidance.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt lessons for diverse learners' needs.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to teaching staff.
- Established positive relationships with students, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
Customer Service Representative
Drive & Shine
Schererville, Indiana
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted customers with inquiries, delivering timely product information to enhance decision-making.
- Maintained clean, organized service area to support positive customer experiences.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
Pizza Maker
Arrenello's Pizza
Glenwood, Illinois
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Operated pizza ovens and cooking equipment, ensuring perfect pizzas cooked to customer specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill customer orders promptly during peak hours, enhancing service speed.
- Trained new staff on pizza-making techniques and kitchen procedures, improving team consistency in food quality.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and adhered to food safety standards.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History/ Social Studies Education
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN05-2026
Skills
- Friendly and outgoing demeanor
- Mentoring students
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Calm and patient attitude
- Social emotional learning promotion
- Growth monitoring
Timeline
Student Teacher's Assistant
Hammond Academy of Science Technolgy
09.2025 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Drive & Shine
08.2024 - Current
Pizza Maker
Arrenello's Pizza
06.2020 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History/ Social Studies Education
Purdue University Northwest