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Samuel Flores

Mesquite

Summary

Dynamic educator and operations manager with a proven track record at Garland ISD, excelling in differentiated instruction and student assessment. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I foster positive relationships with parents and colleagues, enhancing student success and operational efficiency. Skilled in curriculum development and conflict resolution, I drive impactful learning experiences.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

2nd Grade Elementary Teacher

Garland ISD
Garland
11.2021 - Current

Plan and implement engaging lesson plans for 2nd grade students, incorporating differentiated

instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

• Assess student performance regularly using formative and summative assessments to track progress

and identify areas for improvement.

• Foster a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and proactive behavior management strategies.

• Work closely with parents to support student success through regular communication and progress reports.

• Collaborate with colleagues to design interdisciplinary curriculum and engage in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational best practices.

• Organize and lead classroom activities, including art, music, and science projects, to enhance student learning and creativity.

Operations Manager

Juan Flores Sand and Gravel
Seagoville
01.2014 - 04.2023
  • Manage the daily operations and administration of company including client and employee relations (including scheduling and paid time off)
  • Ensure all workings are manufactured in a correct, cost effective and timely manner in alignment with core values
  • Improve operational systems, increase efficiency of delivered material
  • Contribute to achievement of company strategy and operations objectives
  • Work with existing vendors relationship with company to ensure positive experience
  • Perform quality control and monitor production including profitability and sustainability of the company
  • Addressed and resolved any concerns in a timely manner
  • Planned and implemented successful marketing activities including community events
  • Communicate all important information regarding updated policies and procedures to staff

Worship Pastor

Iglesia Grupo Amor
Garland
04.2007 - 04.2023
  • Led people confidently, authentically, and powerfully into worship through bilingual services, using guitar and vocals.
  • Developed, built, and guarded a worship culture at the campus while ensuring excellence in the environment.
  • Shepherded worship volunteers through pastoral care, fostering spiritual and musical growth.
  • Led and developed student worship teams to cultivate the next generation of worship leaders and musicians.
  • Recruited, onboarded, and mentored worship team members to build a strong, engaged team.
  • Coordinated and led rehearsals, service run-throughs, and debriefing sessions to maintain high-quality worship experiences.

Volunteer Teacher

Iglesia Grupo Amor Ministry
01.2003 - 01.2022
  • Prepared weekly bible lesson and materials during all church services on Sunday and Wednesday for Children Ages 3-12
  • Created a learning atmosphere to teach fun lessons through storytelling, songs, coloring, playing games, puppet shows and encouraging kids in a variety of activities to engage them to learn the story or lesson
  • Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 20
  • Serve snacks and provided fun game of clean up once activities had ended
  • Organized fun outings such as games and field trips
  • Guided and assisted children in completion of all assigned projects and lesson
  • Maintained a safe and playful environment for the children, also keeping up with attendance and safety

Pediatric Dental

Texas Dentistry for Kids
Terrell
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Provided day to day leadership to multi-specialty dental practices including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry and orthodontics
  • Conduct audits of patients schedules including quality data entry and patient information accuracy
  • Presented treatment plan and scheduled appointments in Spanish and English
  • Assisted patients with understanding and accepting their clinical diagnosis (acceptance rate 55-80%)
  • Coordinated financial agreements for the patients portion dental treatment cost
  • Check patients in and out and coordinated payments
  • Trained new employees to meet dental practice standards and core values
  • Increased and stimulated new patient growth by marketing and promotional programs
  • Communicated with office team regularly including morning and afternoon huddles with prepared agenda and reviewed daily goals
  • Maintained facilities and equipment clean following OSHA guidelines
  • Continually worked towards building and creating transparency from doctors to office staff
  • Managed office supplies, equipment, mailing and errands
  • Certified in Pit & Fissure sealant and Coronal Polishing

Financial Accountant

Juan Flores Sand and Gravel
Seagoville
01.2003 - 01.2014
  • Managed all bookkeeping functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax reports
  • Created letters, memos, reports and forms in Microsoft Word, Pages and Excel
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, took responsibility for establishing and meeting deadlines

Dental Assistant

Balch Springs Dental
Balch Springs
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Started as a Volunteer and advanced to Dental Assistant
  • Assisted in four-handed chair side procedures
  • Set up examination rooms and dental trays in preparation for exams and procedures
  • Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol
  • Responsible for providing general instructions to patients regarding oral hygiene, post operative instruction, dental treatment planning and finance options to both English and Spanish speaking patients
  • Improved and developed marketing strategies by utilizing a variety of methods to improve patient loyalty

Sales Associate

Dillards
Dallas
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Cheerfully greet customers, multitasked in different departments, and developed creative ways of merchandising
  • Answered phones and assisted customers with orders
  • Developed customized labels using Microsoft Word
  • Solved customer problems and answered questions patiently
  • Completed task under pressure with speed, accuracy, and special attention to positive customer service
  • Improved Communication by Interpreting for Spanish speaking customers

Education

Teacher Certification - Teaching

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Houston, Texas
07-2021

BA - Biology

University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
01.2011

RDA - Dental Assisting

Baylor College of Dentistry
Dallas, TX
01.2010

Skills

  • Bilingual English and Spanish
  • MS Office
  • Healthcare
  • Customer service
  • Parent communication
  • Student assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Behavior management
  • Curriculum development
  • Caregiving for children and young adults with special needs
  • Music leadership
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Design and implement comprehensive training
  • Onboarding and outgoing development
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Multitasking and organization

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Teacher, Iglesia Grupo Amor Ministry, 01/01/03, Present, Prepared weekly bible lesson and materials during all church services on Sunday and Wednesday for Children Ages 3-12., Created a learning atmosphere to teach fun lessons through storytelling, songs, coloring, playing games, puppet shows and encouraging kids in a variety of activities to engage them to learn the story or lesson., Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 20., Serve snacks and provided fun game of clean up once activities had ended., Organized fun outings such as games and field trips., Guided and assisted children in completion of all assigned projects and lesson., Maintained a safe and playful environment for the children, also keeping up with attendance and safety.

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

2nd Grade Elementary Teacher

Garland ISD
11.2021 - Current

Operations Manager

Juan Flores Sand and Gravel
01.2014 - 04.2023

Pediatric Dental

Texas Dentistry for Kids
01.2012 - 01.2014

Dental Assistant

Balch Springs Dental
01.2009 - 01.2012

Worship Pastor

Iglesia Grupo Amor
04.2007 - 04.2023

Sales Associate

Dillards
01.2005 - 01.2006

Volunteer Teacher

Iglesia Grupo Amor Ministry
01.2003 - 01.2022

Financial Accountant

Juan Flores Sand and Gravel
01.2003 - 01.2014

Teacher Certification - Teaching

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow

BA - Biology

University of Texas at Dallas

RDA - Dental Assisting

Baylor College of Dentistry
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