Cecilia Elizondo Licea
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Chapel Hill Preparatory School
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Taught core subjects: math, reading, and history to students of 7-9 years old.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
CEO
Armonié
01.2013 - Current
- Organization of Wellness workshops for companies: Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Music Therapy, Laughter Yoga, and others. Clients: Hershey´s, John Deere, KIA, Amway, Holiday Inn Express, Mary Kay, HEB, Mondelez, LEGO, etc.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Prek Bilingüal teacher
Stephen Foster Elementary School
11.2021 - 02.2025
- Language and math lessons to students of 4 and 5 years old.
- Monitored students' understanding of lessons through teaching in Spanish and English.
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
Realtor
Birlok Solid Real Estate Investments
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
Musical expression teacher
Tec Milenio University
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Musical expression teacher in high school
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Assistant principal
Mexican Center for Emotional and Social Intelligence (CIES)
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Coordinated the center and helped in administration tasks.
- Contacted with organizations and schools in Mexico to offer the social and emotional programs.
Head of discipline
CECVAC School
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Implementation and monitoring of disciplinary rules, counseling with students and teachers, interviews with parents, case tracking with psychology, campaigns, events´ organization and trips.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Homeroom teacher
Himalaya School
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Homeroom teacher of sixth grade. Spanish teacher in seventh grade. History teacher in sixth grade. Guided study teacher in fourth grade.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Homeroom teacher
Labastida School
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Homeroom teacher of seventh grade. Religion teacher in seventh, eight, and nine grade.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
Standard Certification - Bilingual Education and Core Subjects EC-6
The Texas Institute For Teacher Education
Dallas, USA11-2022
CELTA - Cambridge Certification in English Teacher Training
University of Texas
Austin, USA08-2014
Master of Arts - Music Therapy
University of Vic, Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain12-2012
Master of Arts - Leadership and Management of Schools
University of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain06-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Science Education
University of Monterrey
Monterrey, Mexico06-2007
Skills
- Responsibility
- Organizational skills
- Oral communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Relationship building
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural awareness
- Emotional intelligence
- Proficient in word, excell, power point
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Chapel Hill Preparatory School
08.2025 - 11.2025
Prek Bilingüal teacher
Stephen Foster Elementary School
11.2021 - 02.2025
Realtor
Birlok Solid Real Estate Investments
01.2020 - 01.2021
Musical expression teacher
Tec Milenio University
09.2014 - 09.2017
CEO
Armonié
01.2013 - Current
Assistant principal
Mexican Center for Emotional and Social Intelligence (CIES)
01.2011 - 06.2011
Head of discipline
CECVAC School
01.2008 - 01.2011
Homeroom teacher
Himalaya School
08.2006 - 06.2007
Homeroom teacher
Labastida School
08.2005 - 06.2006
Standard Certification - Bilingual Education and Core Subjects EC-6
The Texas Institute For Teacher Education
CELTA - Cambridge Certification in English Teacher Training
University of Texas
Master of Arts - Music Therapy
University of Vic, Barcelona
Master of Arts - Leadership and Management of Schools
University of Barcelona
Bachelor of Arts - Science Education
University of Monterrey
Certifications & Diplomas
- University of Santiago, Chile, Diploma in Education for Older Adults, 01/01/11
- Pathways, Australia, Certification in Emotional and Social Intelligence- Friendship Program, 01/01/11
- BaDaBé Psychology Center, Malaga Spain, Psychomotor for Seniors, 01/01/12
- BaDaBé Psychology Center, Malaga Spain, Cognitive Stimulation in elderly and dementia, 01/01/12
- School of Laughter Therapy and Human Development, Barcelona Spain, Certification in Laughter Therapy and Expressive Play, 01/01/12
- Center Risa Activa, Vigo Galicia, Certification in Leader Laughter Yoga, 01/01/12
- Mexican Institute of Laughter Yoga, Mexico, Certification in Teacher for Laughter Yoga leaders, 01/01/13
- Gestalt Training Center, Fritz Perls, Monterrey Mexico, Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy, 01/01/13
- University of Texas, Austin, Academic English, 01/01/14
Professional Practices Volunteering
- Association of Relatives of Alzheimer, Barcelona Spain (ALOIS), 01/01/12, Music therapy with Alzheimer's patients in mild, moderate and severe stages.
- Anayet Association, Madrid Spain, 01/01/12, Music therapy sessions: adults and young people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
- University of Monterrey, Monterrey Mexico, 01/01/04 - 01/01/07, Education coordinator: Diagnosis and educational workshops for indigenous communities.
- Cemex, Monterrey Mexico, 01/01/04, Curriculum and instructional design of online training courses of Cemex University.
Country Of Origin
Monterrey, Mexico
Current Residence
Dallas, TX
Cell Phone
4696055920, +(52) 1 8116261257
Professional Interests
- Administration
- Coordination
- Training
- Consulting
- Public Relations
- Sales
- Real Estate
Hobbies
- Exercise
- Piano
- Singing
- Family
- Volunteering