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Roma Buendia

Rockwall,Texas

Summary

Over 23 years in education, leadership, management, and customer service skills. Passionate about assisting others in achieving their goals. Proficient in both Spanish and English, which enhances effective communication and collaboration in diverse environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Primerica
07.2023 - Current
  • Provide excellent customer support.
  • Collaborate with other team members to create a diligent and positive atmosphere.
  • Input sensitive customer information.
  • Document and input customer information diligently.
  • Maintain and update product knowledge.
  • Participate in continuous professional development.
  • De-escalate customer interactions
  • Assist clients in registering and navigating the MyPrimerica website/portal.

Office Supervisor / Licensing Coordinator PT

TOP Management LLC
06.2015 - Current
  • Support agency operations by maintaining office systems.
  • Coach and support agents through the process of obtaining their Life Producer's License in various states
  • Liaison between company, agents and future agents in obtaining and maintaining life licenses in various states.
  • "White glove" treatment /customer service to clients and partners.
  • Supervise and support agents through ongoing training in Spanish and English.
  • Enforce company policies by establishing standards and procedures.
  • Manage agency through recruitment and conducting interviews.

Spanish Teacher

Garland ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated effectively with administration to increase student performance.
  • Engaged students in high-level cognitive activity through TEKS and ACTFL World Language guidelines.
  • Curriculum writing for Spanish levels 1, 2 and 3 following the 3 modes of communication, Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational.
  • Maintained excellent rapport between students, administrators and parents.
  • Served as translator for bilingual parents, students and staff.
  • Created training modules for the development of professional staff.
  • Worked closely with the school administration to create a safe, positive and enthusiastic school environment.
  • Led student groups in the Spanish club and the Girls mentorship program under Garland ISD leadership.

Spanish Instructor

Passaic County Technical Institute
09.2018 - 06.2022

Created instructional strategies to meet unique student needs.

  • Designed positive approaches and interventions for learner engagement.
  • Created educational programs for the school and World Language Department.
  • Recognized for teaching excellence, enthusiastic instruction and “above-and-beyond” commitment for student success.
  • Member of the Principal School Improvement Committee, working closely with administration and supervisors to improve school community, enhancement of programs and culture.

Spanish Teacher

Bergenfield Board Of Education
03.1999 - 06.2018
  • Piloted educational programs, presented to department and entire school staff.
  • Designed differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities.
  • Established Ladies Leadership Club and provided career oriented and motivational support.
  • Led Youth Alive- a faith based community service and leadership group.
  • Mentored and trained teachers during professional development.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
01.1999

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Bilingual- Spanish and English
  • CSN, POL, Primerica app
  • Leadership & Management
  • Product Knowledge
  • Data Entry

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Primerica
07.2023 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Garland ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023

Spanish Instructor

Passaic County Technical Institute
09.2018 - 06.2022

Office Supervisor / Licensing Coordinator PT

TOP Management LLC
06.2015 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Bergenfield Board Of Education
03.1999 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Montclair State University
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