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David Crespo

David Crespo

Ourense

Summary

I am an energetic, positive, flexible Bilingual (English/Spanish), living in Spain ready for my next adventure to use my language and/or strong people skills. My steady work history includes many years of customer service as well as leadership and coaching. I am open to relocation anywhere in the EU for an English Teaching position, a Customer Service role, or a position that is a match for my background and your need.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cambridge English Proficiency Prep Teacher/ESL Teacher

MondragonLingua
Online
09.2024 - Current
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Engaged students through lectures and discussions, increasing classroom interaction to build an inclusive learning environment.
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
  • Facilitated conversations between native English speakers and non-native English speakers.
  • Instructed students on ideas and customs in English, conversational English and career planning, social adjustment, and practical life skills.
  • Coordinated with language labs and library resources to supplement classroom instruction.
  • Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.

ESL Teacher

Freelance
Online
01.2022 - Current
  • Employed kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
  • Planned, organized, and taught lessons for adult English language learners involving listening, speaking, reading, and writing instructional components.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by encouraging students to actively participate in individual and group activities.
  • Employed multimedia tools and resources to enhance language teaching for auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners.
  • Taught grammar, writing, listening, and reading in beginner and intermediate proficiency levels.
  • Customized instructional plans to meet individual student skill levels and learning styles.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students struggling to understand lecture objectives.

ESL Teacher

The English School (Clara Silva)
Ourense
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Taught concepts found on standardized tests and built necessary support skills to help students perform well.
  • Utilized various teaching methodologies to deliver engaging, interactive learning experiences.
  • Instructed students in literature and creative writing to improve comprehension.
  • Led self-guided exercises to improve student understanding of spelling, punctuation, style, and pronunciation.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by encouraging students to actively participate in individual and group activities.
  • Integrated academic and vocational curricula to help students learn a variety of skills.
  • Facilitated conversations between native English speakers and non-native English speakers.
  • Encouraged students to practice spoken English through role-plays, debates, and discussions.
  • Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.

Cambridge English Proficiency Prep Teacher/Online ESL Teacher

MondragonLingua
Online
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
  • Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
  • Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests, and projects.
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.

Store Manager

Tuesday Morning
Pompano Beach
08.2018 - 01.2022

Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.

  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.

Operations Manager

Party City
Boynton Beach
04.2015 - 07.2018
  • Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
  • Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
  • Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
  • Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
  • Monitored resource use to achieve set goals within budget constraints.
  • Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
  • Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.

Assistant Store Manager

Sur La Table
Boca Raton
09.2012 - 03.2015
  • Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
  • Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
  • Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
  • Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
  • Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
  • Handled scheduling for store shifts to achieve adequate staffing.

Store Manager

PetSmart
Lauderhill
06.2007 - 06.2012
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
  • Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
  • Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
  • Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.

Education

TEFL(120) Hours - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

TEFL.ORG
Online
09.2020

GED, High School Equivalence -

Miami Lakes Tech
01.1991

Miami Edison Sr High
01.1989

Skills

  • Top Skills
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • (CRM)
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • ESL instruction
  • Group instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Time Management
  • Fluent in
  • Fluent in English and Spanish

Certification

CLD251x: IT Support: Fundamentals Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Freelance, on-site Ourense, Galicia, Spain

Languages

  • English (Native or Bilingual)
  • Spanish (Full Professional)
  • Timeline

    Cambridge English Proficiency Prep Teacher/ESL Teacher

    MondragonLingua
    09.2024 - Current

    ESL Teacher

    The English School (Clara Silva)
    10.2023 - 06.2024

    Cambridge English Proficiency Prep Teacher/Online ESL Teacher

    MondragonLingua
    03.2023 - 06.2024

    ESL Teacher

    Freelance
    01.2022 - Current

    Store Manager

    Tuesday Morning
    08.2018 - 01.2022

    Operations Manager

    Party City
    04.2015 - 07.2018

    Assistant Store Manager

    Sur La Table
    09.2012 - 03.2015

    Store Manager

    PetSmart
    06.2007 - 06.2012

    TEFL(120) Hours - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

    TEFL.ORG

    GED, High School Equivalence -

    Miami Lakes Tech

    Miami Edison Sr High
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