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Tessa Reed

South Lake Tahoe,CA

Summary

Experienced English teacher transitioning into the restaurant industry with a strong foundation in interpersonal relationships, customer service, and problem-solving. My background as a teacher has honed my ability to engage with people, maintain a positive attitude, and provide support in diverse situations. Additionally, my time as an innkeeper has proven my ability to thrive under pressure, multitask efficiently, and deliver high-quality service quickly. Eager to bring my skills in communication, time management, and customer satisfaction to a dynamic restaurant environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Beyond English
Remote
03.2022 - Current
  • Conducted classes for Spanish-speaking business professionals in both individual and group settings.
  • Created lesson plans tailored to individual student needs
  • Utilized Zoom software and integrated features effectively
  • Provided continuous and targeted progress evaluations
  • Oversaw and maintained personal timetable effectively

Innkeeper

Villa Reed
Pisak, Croatia
06.2021 - 09.2024
  • Assisted in overseeing operations of family guesthouse during summer months (June-September)
  • Welcomed guests upon arrival
  • Organized activities such as boating trips, rafting, ziplining, restaurant reservations, and city tours for guests
  • Handled preparation and service of morning and evening meals

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

VIPEnglish
Remote
09.2019 - 11.2022
  • Taught 1:1 classes to children (ages 4-12) using VIPEnglish’s curriculum
  • Provided constructive feedback to encourage progress
  • Followed pre-designed lesson plans while adapting to individual students' needs
  • Maintained a positive and motivating learning environment

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Business

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
05-2019

Skills

  • Cultural awareness
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Culinary skills
  • Multi-tasking
  • Positive attitude
  • Multilingual
  • Quick
  • Great under pressure
  • Microsoft Office Programs
  • Zoom

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Croatian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
German
Limited

Timeline

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Beyond English
03.2022 - Current

Innkeeper

Villa Reed
06.2021 - 09.2024

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

VIPEnglish
09.2019 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - International Business

Rochester Institute of Technology
Tessa Reed