Eduardo Cruz
Spanish/Yearbook Teacher
Saint Joseph,MO
Summary
Spanish High School Teacher focused on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skillful in delivering lectures, facilitating discussions and planning hands-on activities to enhance learning. Expert in technology-based teaching approaches.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Spanish Teacher
St Joseph Christian School
St Joseph , MO
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
Spanish Interpreter
Community Action Head Start
St Joseph , MO
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Attended Head Start meetings to provide accurate consecutive translations of conversations between members.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest and suspects.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Reviewed translated content for cultural sensitivity and use of universal Spanish.
- Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
Community Health Worker
Community Action Partnership
St Joseph , MO
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Provided complex counseling and identified alternative resources for patient care.
- Obtained demographic, insurance and financial information from community members to offer thorough and personalized assistance.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Managed enrollment, transportation and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
Education
Master of Arts - Modern Languages
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO 05.2014 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - TESOL
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO 05.2021 - Current
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Progress reporting
K-12 education
College preparation
Technology integration
Cultural Awareness
Timeline
Spanish Interpreter
Community Action Head Start
01.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - TESOL
Southeast Missouri State University
05.2021 - Current
Spanish Teacher
St Joseph Christian School
08.2020 - Current
Community Health Worker
Community Action Partnership
11.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Modern Languages
Missouri Western State University
05.2014 - 05.2019