Santos A. Garcia
Laredo,Texas
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
United Independent School Distric
08.1999 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in social studies education and incorporating new strategies into lessons.
General Manager of Operations
Movie Palace Video
12.1986 - 12.2006
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with proactive communication, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancement in operations, systems, and procedures.
- Developed high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management strategies.
- Established standard operating procedures that enhanced employee performance.
- Drove revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and forging strategic partnerships.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for increased productivity, profitability, and overall business growth.
- Implemented technology upgrades which resulted in increased workflow efficiency.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new [Type] program.
- Fostered strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders to support business objectives and expand market share.
- Increased employee retention rate by creating professional development programs.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Sales Associate
El Rancherito Meat Market
06.1987 - 04.1989
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX12.2024
Alternative Education Certification - Secondary Education
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX05.1984
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX05.1982
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Policy Implementation
- Classroom Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Discipline
- Leadership Development
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Group Instruction
- Staff Development
- Safety awareness
- Peer Evaluation
- Online Teaching
- Conflict Resolution
Affiliations
- National Educations Agency (NEA)
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
United Independent School Distric
08.1999 - Current
Sales Associate
El Rancherito Meat Market
06.1987 - 04.1989
General Manager of Operations
Movie Palace Video
12.1986 - 12.2006
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Texas A&M International University
Alternative Education Certification - Secondary Education
Texas A&M International University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
St. Mary's University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Laredo Community College
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