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Teresa Ayala

Teresa Ayala

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Self- starter dedicated to serving and assisting clients through proactive communication and collaboration. Looking to combine my ability to adapt to dynamic environments and solve problems creatively. Where I can apply my skills and demonstrate my extensive hospitality and customer service background. I value my strong work ethic and the pride with the work I produce.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Autism Paraprofessional

Santa Ana Unified School District
10.2024 - Current

Support students with various disabilities including autism and ADHD and specific learning disabilities. Implemented behavior intervention plans and positive reinforcement strategies.

Assisted with data collection and progress monitoring for individual Education plan (IEP) goals.

Special Education Paraeducator

Tustin Ranch Elementary School
02.2023 - 10.2024
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individuals students to enable positive learning outcomes
  • Implemented lessons initiated by teacher
  • Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents

Extended Learning Teacher

Strategic Kids
11.2020 - 07.2023
  • Assisted and mentored up to 25 students, in groups and on individual basis for different elementary schools for Capistrano Unified School District
  • Proctored biweekly quizzes and weekly tests ensuring academic integrity and appropriate testing
  • Observed student's performance and documented both positive and negative points

Assistant General Manager

The Pearl Laguna
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Focused on Problem Resolution to address any guest issues and trained staff in Problem Resolution
  • Provided direct feedback to CEO of the company regarding account activities and customer complaints
  • Coordinated duties of hotel department including Housekeeping, Front office, Engineering, and Food & Beverage Team
  • Ensured employee were performing assigned tasks and reacted to staff and guests needs
  • Conducted property walkthroughs
  • Performed data entry on spreadsheets and database processing different types of computer accounting reports for the hotel
  • Maintain data entry and reports for accounts receivable and accounts payable

Manager

Zinc Café & Market
08.2004 - 07.2020
  • Developed supplier relationships to assure consistent quality and cost control measures
  • Prepared operations data for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Implemented regulations and managed adherence to health code for compliance with annual environmental health inspections
  • Establish and manage employee responsibilities and shifts while assuring premium and focused service to each guest
  • Manage the inventory of products and services in the organization

Manager

Pacific Edge Hotel
02.2007 - 03.2008
  • Verified and balanced entries and records of financial transactions reported by various hotel departments through out the day using adding, bookkeeping and calculating machines
  • Assisted Human Resources and enrolling employee in benefit programs
  • Managed and delegated a team of 30 employees in multiple departments including customer services, reservation desks, concierge, housekeepers and maintenance

Assistant Manager

Comfort Inn
05.2002 - 08.2003
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the hotel, which included the coordination of the front desk, accounting, housekeeping, engineering, sales and human resources
  • Assisted and supported the Purchasing Manager for company product purchases
  • Trained new members in their daily responsibilities and provided leadership and training and managing system data bases

Front Desk Supervisor

Candlewood Suites
01.2000 - 05.2002
  • Communicated with vendors to resolved any problematic issues
  • Participated in sales and marketing structures and campaigns to increase occupancy profitability
  • Incorporated regulations and managed adherence to health codes for compliance with annual environmental health inspections
  • Reviewed, managed and submitted payroll through ADP for all hotel employees
  • Participated in daily housekeeping procedures to ensure highest levels of cleanliness

Education

Early Childhood College Credits -

Santa Ana College

Associate Degree -

Santa Ana College
03.2025

Human Resources and Management Certificate -

Santa Ana College
01.2007

Internship - Human Resources Development

Santa Ana College
01.2000

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Prioritization
  • Customer Service
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
  • Knowledge of Office Technology
  • Excellent sales and marketing skills
  • Training and coaching

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Autism Paraprofessional

Santa Ana Unified School District
10.2024 - Current

Special Education Paraeducator

Tustin Ranch Elementary School
02.2023 - 10.2024

Assistant General Manager

The Pearl Laguna
06.2021 - 03.2022

Extended Learning Teacher

Strategic Kids
11.2020 - 07.2023

Manager

Pacific Edge Hotel
02.2007 - 03.2008

Manager

Zinc Café & Market
08.2004 - 07.2020

Assistant Manager

Comfort Inn
05.2002 - 08.2003

Front Desk Supervisor

Candlewood Suites
01.2000 - 05.2002

Early Childhood College Credits -

Santa Ana College

Associate Degree -

Santa Ana College

Human Resources and Management Certificate -

Santa Ana College

Internship - Human Resources Development

Santa Ana College
Teresa Ayala