SUSAN BARROETA
Roanoke,Texas
Summary
Dedicated ELA industry professional with demonstrated customer service, time management, and trend- tracking strengths. Excellent verbal and written communicator with a strong background in cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. Two+ years of experience in elementary subjects math, science, ELA, and social studies. Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Energetic Hostess with exceptional experience-enhancing customer experiences in foodservice setting. Courteous and friendly when directing customers to tables, giving directions and taking reservations. Constantly finding new ways to exceed customers' expectations with personalized service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Northwest ISD
12.2022 - Current
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students and school administrators
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Hostess
Chuy's Tex-Mex Restaurant
11.2020 - Current
- Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas
- Provide guests with menus
- Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive appropriate number of seatings
- Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, respond to complaints, or make conversation
- Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed
- Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup
- Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies and clean restrooms when necessary
- Worked with front-of-house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Babysitting, Parents Of Children
05.2016 - Current
- Watched children for regular clients for dates, work obligations, and other needs
- Helped children with homework and assisted with school projects
- Maintained set schedules for mealtimes, baths, and bedtimes
- Planned age-appropriate activities for children
- Remained calm when dealing with injuries and emergencies
- Babysat for families with young children for many years
- Bathed and read to children as part of bedtime routine
- Supervised children on basic outings around neighborhoods and nearby parks
- Fed children nutritious meals and snacks
- Put away toys and games and cleaned up play areas
- Taught good social skills such as sharing and teamwork
- Kept children entertained with creative activities
- Adhered to bedtimes to keep children on schedule
- Transports children to extra-curricular activities, such as soccer and dance class
- Handled personal hygiene needs, including diapering, toileting and bathing children as young as two
- Documented children's daily activities such as behaviors, naps and foods
- Cared for 2+ children while parents went out
- Provided light housekeeping such as laundry and making beds.
Summer Teaching Fellow
Generation Teach
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Completed intensive pre-summer and one week of in-person training in identity, community building, content, and teaching
- Taught (or co-taught) two sections of engineering, math, reading, or law 5 days a week for 5 weeks
- Taught (or co-taught) two sections of arts, sports, games, or fitness 5 days a week for 5 weeks
- Received daily coaching, feedback, and guided practice from
professional teachers - Planned and led engaging community-building initiatives to foster strong student relationships and investment following school closures
- Completed 300-hour AmeriCorps term of service
Summer School Teacher
Northwest ISD, Trophy Club
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Reviewed curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
- Graded examinations and assignments fairly
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, and team members to achieve a smooth and productive program experience
- Prepared quizzes, tests, and examinations to gauge how well students were learning
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Student Teaching Intern
Byron Nelson High School, Trophy Club – Trophy Club
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Observed teachers delivering lectures to gain valuable insight into teaching techniques and class management
- Built effective support networks for students, connecting well with parents and administrators
- Increased testing performance through rigorous preparation and practice
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
- Encouraged students to persevere through di cult course content by providing constructive feedback
- Engaged bored students with hands-on, immersive activities
- Motivated struggling students by encouraging the exploration of new learning methods and diverse perspectives
- Promoted inclusion and collaborative learning through moderated online and in-class discussions
- Reduced behavioral incidents by modeling behaviors and employing positive reinforcement strategies
- Boosted student learning using diverse instructional techniques
- Helped struggling students with individualized support and tutoring
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
Summer School Teacher Assistant
Northwest ISD, Trophy Club
06.2021 - 07.2021
- As a summer school instructor, our job was to guide the students as they prepare for their following grade
- Summer school was from 9am to 1pm for one month of summer
- We worked in the library doing group read alouds, individual reading, book clubs and projects
- Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use
- Check books in and out of the library
- Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education And English
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.2024
Associate of Arts - Education And English
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Byron Nelson High School
Trophy Club, Texas05.2022
Skills
- Grammar Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Child Care
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking
- Communication
- Educational Settings
- Problem-Solving Skills
- IEP Understanding
- Answering Customer Questions
- Grammar and Linguistics
- Organization and Planning
Accomplishments
- CPR Certified
Affiliations
- Student Council Member
- Texas Association of Future Teachers Member
- Lynx Crew Member
- Varsity Cross Country & Track
Timeline
Summer Teaching Fellow
Generation Teach
05.2023 - 07.2023
Substitute Teacher
Northwest ISD
12.2022 - Current
Summer School Teacher
Northwest ISD, Trophy Club
06.2022 - 07.2022
Summer School Teacher Assistant
Northwest ISD, Trophy Club
06.2021 - 07.2021
Hostess
Chuy's Tex-Mex Restaurant
11.2020 - Current
Student Teaching Intern
Byron Nelson High School, Trophy Club – Trophy Club
08.2020 - 05.2022
Babysitting, Parents Of Children
05.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education And English
Texas State University
Associate of Arts - Education And English
Texas State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Byron Nelson High School
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