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Teresa Lezma

Teresa Lezma

GA

Summary

Knowledgeable individual who conducts herself professionally in guiding and assisting customers. Committed to collaborating on projects and tasks as a team member. I find it fulfilling to communicate with callers; building rapport, provide thorough and accurate information as well as find a resolution to concerns. My goal is to provide superb customer care service! I describe myself as punctual, courteous,organized, upbeat, and inquisitive. I strive to handle customer service with care. I have over 12 years of customer service. Exceptional customer service in the form of an CSR-Agent, HR-Assistant, Teacher,and Tutor. Each position required me to interact and maintain professionalism allowing me to provide quality customer service that gained client retention.



Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

HR-Customer Service Representative

Sagility Health
REMOTE, GA
06.2022 - Current
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records using Microsoft, Excel, Absence Tracker-My Leave (Research software) and Salesforce (caller documentation software.)
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.


Test Scorer (1 month temp project)

Atrium Staffing /Data Recognition Corporation
REMOTE, GA
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Actively scored English assignments, up to 150-300 per day of full-time shift.
  • Handled class records for assignment grades and course participation scores.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Attend and complete training sessions related to the content area being scored that is conducted by scoring leadership.

Special Education Teacher

Richmond County Schools- Glenn Hills Middle
Augusta, GA
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught Math and English subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Completed intensive leadership training .
  • Daily use of search engines or apps implemented in class such as; I-ready math/reading assessment program, launchpad, Canvas, and Infinite campus.

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Wise Services
North Augusta, SC
12.2017 - 03.2020
  • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
  • Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail, and maintained office organization.
  • Assisted with meetings and presentations within company.
  • Recruited and screened qualified potential employees.
  • registered prospective healthcare employees for fingerprints through GEMALTO application registration service.
  • Maintained and scheduled complex calendars.
  • Answered and directed 10-15 outbound and inbound phone calls per day around additional office work.
  • Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
  • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
  • Compiled employee records from individual departments to maintain central files.

Student Childrens Librarian Assistant

City Of Augusta
Augusta, United States
07.2015 - 07.2018
  • Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Maintained circulation desk for lending periodicals and books to patrons.
  • Maintained secure environment by monitoring visitors at front desk.
  • Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
  • Organized summer reading program for local school children.
  • Closely monitored front desk visitors to maintain secure and clean environment.
  • Conducted music time, story reading, Star Wars Reads Day, and Lego Club events for registered classes attending Headquarters
  • Handled data entry database such as; Bookkeeping, check out reports, Excel, MS, Pines system, and catalog.

English and Math Tutor

Harnett County School System-Johnsonville Elem.
Cameron, NC
06.2011 - 07.2015
  • Tutored 40 students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans.
  • Gracefully, held seven 20 to 40 minute sessions throughout the day tutoring a group of ten 4th graders of IEPs .
  • Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
  • Worked with students in classrooms or library environments to provide educational support.
  • Taught students struggling with reading and math.
  • Thoroughly, develop and implement lesson plans, administer test, graded papers assigned as homework in subject of math and reading.
  • Happily filled in as a Substitute Teacher when needed; followed Teacher's lesson plans closely as possible and left informative class notes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC
08.2014 - 06.2018

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Ashworth College, Norcross, GA
08.2013 - 11.2014

Diploma - Cosmetology

Central Carolina Community College, Sanford, NC
01.2009 - 06.2010

Skills

  • Excellent attendance record
  • Self Starter
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Dependable
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Self-motivated
  • Detail-oriented
  • People-oriented
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Friendly and likable
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Order processing
  • MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Previous call center experience
  • Problem-solving skill
  • Reading Skills
  • Honest and Trustworthy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Production schedule adherence
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Troubleshooting
  • Creative Arts Talent
  • Age-Appropriate Activities

Timeline

Test Scorer (1 month temp project) - Atrium Staffing /Data Recognition Corporation
04.2023 - 05.2023
HR-Customer Service Representative - Sagility Health
06.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher - Richmond County Schools- Glenn Hills Middle
07.2021 - 10.2022
Human Resources Administrative Assistant - Wise Services
12.2017 - 03.2020
Student Childrens Librarian Assistant - City Of Augusta
07.2015 - 07.2018
Fayetteville State University - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
08.2014 - 06.2018
Ashworth College - Associate of Arts, Early Childhood Education
08.2013 - 11.2014
English and Math Tutor - Harnett County School System-Johnsonville Elem.
06.2011 - 07.2015
Central Carolina Community College - Diploma, Cosmetology
01.2009 - 06.2010
Teresa Lezma