Alan Jay Garcia
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Energetic and compassionate individual with passion for fostering positive learning environment. Possesses deep understanding of educational principles and effective classroom management techniques, coupled with excellence in realizing and meeting established goals. Committed to inspiring individuals and fostering academic growth by maintaining clear and positive mediums of communication and understanding.
Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills in dynamic retail environment, excellent at managing diverse customer needs and resolving issues efficiently. Efficient at multitasking and adapting to fast-paced settings, ensuring seamless customer experiences. Looking to transition into new field where all aforementioned skills can drive success and customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
CSNO
01.2025 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive and cohesive learning environment.
- Managed classroom atmosphere effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct.
- Enhanced social engagement through the use of interactive methods, such as group projects, hands-on activities, and digital platforms for academic improvment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Assessed student performance (and my performance) regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future adjustments in relation to each individual's needs.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as a community-based soccer drop in club. Helped organize a francophone-sports field trip that held various french-speaking schools from the province.
Sales Associate
Evolve Strength
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Contributed to the achievement of store sales goals through consistent delivery of exceptional customer service.
- Worked closely with management to implement store policies consistently, leading to enhanced operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with diverse clientele, fostering an inclusive shopping environment.
- Utilized effective time management strategies during peak hours, ensuring prompt attention for each individual shopper.
- Trained new team members on best practices in delivering superior customer service within a fast-paced retail setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton04-2025
Skills
- Excellent at interpreting non-verbal language to understand an individual's needs
- I frequently improvised and adjusted lesson plans to better cater to the classroom's development
- I deeply value feedback and constructive criticism; I note all feedback provided by my colleagues and principal and measure my progression regularly
- Excellent at implementing and maintaining individuals' engagement; no students in my ELA 10 class received a grade lower than %70
- Objective and goal focused; once goals have been set in my class, I utilize all means at my disposal to meet and surpass those goals
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
CSNO
01.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Evolve Strength
04.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Alberta
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