Abigail Cruz
Pflugerville
Summary
Motivated Teacher's Assistant passionate about supporting student success and enhancing classroom environments. Delivered effective individual and group instruction while fostering inclusive learning spaces through strong communication and empathy. Demonstrated adaptability, strong work ethic, and exceptional interpersonal skills in various settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Smart Steps Montessori school
Round Rock
11.2024 - Current
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assisted lead teacher in preparing engaging lesson plans for diverse learners.
- Supported children during activities, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior, ensuring adherence to Montessori principles and guidelines.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for daily lessons and projects.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Helped maintain a clean and safe learning space for all students.
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
YMCA Child Development Center
Round Rock
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Supported children with special needs during group and individual tasks.
- Collaborated with staff to implement behavior management strategies effectively.
- Assisted teachers in daily classroom activities and lesson preparation.
- Supervised playtime to ensure safety and promote positive interactions.
- Organized educational materials and resources for classroom use.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and teaching techniques.
Sales Clerk
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Austin
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted customers in selecting products and provided exceptional service.
- Processed sales transactions using point-of-sale systems accurately.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently and courteously.
- Responded to customer questions about products and services.
- Processed payments and bagged items for customer check out.
- Organized merchandise displays to enhance store aesthetics and accessibility.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise ensuring adequate inventory levels were maintained.
- Participated in store events to promote community engagement initiatives.
Personal Assistant
Granite LC
Austin
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed daily schedules and appointments for executives at Granite LC.
- Answered incoming calls and emails promptly while managing the executive's schedule accordingly.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and itineraries for team members and clients.
- Organized meetings, prepared agendas, and recorded meeting minutes efficiently.
- Handled incoming correspondence, prioritizing urgent requests for timely responses.
- Maintained filing systems and ensured all documents were easily accessible.
- Assisted with project management tasks, tracking deadlines and deliverables accurately.
Education
Premier High School
Pflugerville, TXSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Special needs support
- Educational material organization
- Organizational skills
- Billing systems
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- First aid
Me
- I am happy to learn new skills
- Positive attitude
- See good in everything
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Smart Steps Montessori school
11.2024 - Current
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
YMCA Child Development Center
07.2020 - 07.2023
Sales Clerk
Salvation Army Thrift Store
07.2020 - 07.2022
Personal Assistant
Granite LC
03.2019 - 07.2020
Premier High School