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Vanesa Avellaneda

Vanesa Avellaneda

Finance Director
La Mirada,Ca

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Networking only

Desired Job Title

Adjunct Spanish ProfessorAdjunct ESL InstructorBusiness Development ExecutiveDirector of Financial AidDirector of Business Operations

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeConsultingContract WorkSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: La Mirada, Ca, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$75000/yr - $250000/yr

Important To Me

Company CultureCareer advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchFlexible work hoursPaid sick leaveWork from home optionPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Summary

Dynamic language educator committed to creating impactful learning experiences that foster language proficiency. Expertise in designing customized lesson plans and facilitating interactive activities that engage students and enhance understanding. Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving educational goals while adapting to the evolving needs of learners. Proficient in Spanish language instruction, curriculum development, and comprehensive student assessment strategies.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Director

Precision Honda
Downey, Ca
06.1998 - Current
  • Sales Manager 10+ years
  • Finance Director 15+ years
  • GSM @ Honda World Downey and GM @ Planet Acura
  • Completion of NADA GM School
  • Strategic Automotive Finance Director with 27+ years of industry experience, including 16 years in F&I and 25 years in executive leadership. Proven track record of driving record-breaking profitability, consistently increasing back-end gross by $650+ per unit through disciplined menu-selling and lender portfolio optimization. Expert in operational liquidity, maintaining a near-zero CIT list by leveraging digital contracting to achieve minimal funding turnaround times. A high-level technical power user across Dealertrack, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealerbuilt, and Tekion, blending aggressive profit growth with a 100% commitment to regulatory compliance and CSI excellence.

Spanish Tutor and Translator

Linguistik LLC
Long Beach, Ca
01.2015 - 02.2026
  • Spanish Translator & Tutor remotely leveraging nearly three decades of automotive executive leadership to deliver elite linguistic services. Specializing in the high-stakes translation of legal documentation, contracts, and financial disclosures where technical precision is non-negotiable. Beyond technical work, I provide meticulous translation for academic transcripts, literary works, and full-length books, ensuring tone and cultural nuance are preserved. As an instructor, I apply 14+ years of directorial coaching experience to create customized, student-centered learning plans that accelerate fluency for both professionals and students.
  • Developed customized lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Facilitated interactive language sessions to improve conversational skills among students and assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.

Onsite

Orange Coast College/CSULB/Norm Reeves Superstore
Costa Mesa, Long Beach and Cerritos
01.1995 - 05.1998
  • At Orange Coast College/CSULB/Norm Reeves Honda I developed and implemented engaging Spanish and English language curricula and workshops and training aimed at diverse learners. My commitment to student-centered learning created an inclusive atmosphere, particularly benefiting first-generation college students. I also contributed to departmental committees, ensuring our programs met institutional accreditation standards while enhancing overall educational quality.
  • 3 years 5 mos

Education

TESOL Certificate -

University of San Diego
San Diego
02.2026

Certificate - Business Administration, Management & Leadership

National Automotive Dealers Association
McLean, Virginia
11.2006

Master of Arts (M.A.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Second Language Acquisition And Latin American Literature

University of California, Long Beach
Long Beach
05.1998

Skills

  • Lender and portfolio coordination
  • Proficient in gross margin analysis
  • Digital Workflow and CIT Optimization
  • Compliance and safeguarding proficiency
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Advanced language skills
  • Educational Technology Integration
  • Adaptive learning techniques
  • Equity-focused teaching
  • Team-oriented leadership
  • Student-centered instructional methods
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Classroom instruction
  • Correction implementation strategies
  • Innovative instruction
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Fostering student involvement

AWARDS

Council of Excellence Winner, Summa Cum Laude (M.A.), Dean’s List/President’s List, National Honor Society Recipient, Class President @ NADA Academy, President of Spanish Club, Hispanic Business Association- Honorary, Recognition for Volunteering and Excellence

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary

Timeline

Spanish Tutor and Translator

Linguistik LLC
01.2015 - 02.2026

Finance Director

Precision Honda
06.1998 - Current

Onsite

Orange Coast College/CSULB/Norm Reeves Superstore
01.1995 - 05.1998

TESOL Certificate -

University of San Diego

Certificate - Business Administration, Management & Leadership

National Automotive Dealers Association

Master of Arts (M.A.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Second Language Acquisition And Latin American Literature

University of California, Long Beach

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