Alani Cruz
Educator
Springfield,MA
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
04.2025 - Current
- Supported students with special needs in daily classroom activities and behavior management.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) effectively.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion within the school community by modeling respectful interactions and encouraging open communication among all stakeholders involved in the education of special needs students.
Education
Early Childhood Education Certificate -
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MAHigh School Diploma -
Springfield Central High School
Springfield, MA06.2023
Skills
Ability to maintain professional time management
Organizational skills
Willing to acquire new knowledge
Dependable and responsible
Extremely reliable
Calm under pressure
Excellent communication
Accomplishments
Completed a career readiness course
Currently taking college courses to become a Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
04.2025 - Current
Early Childhood Education Certificate -
Springfield Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Springfield Central High School