Alyssa Cruz
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator with expertise in personalized learning plans, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching. Specializes in fostering educational growth, leveraging online learning platforms, and enhancing interpersonal connections. Achieved significant improvements in students' comprehension and academic performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Varsity Tutors
08.2021 - Current
- Grow children's educational skills nationwide in Math, Spanish, Reading, Writing, and Social Studies.
- Formulate teaching strategies for assignments and test prep.
- Manage all future appointments and provide detailed summaries of each session for the parents.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere enhancing children’s comfort in seeking answers.
Home School Teacher
Ivan Cruz
Yonkers, NY
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported the student with completing coursework to prepare for classroom settings
- Educated the student (who recently migrated from the Phillippines) on American school standards to strengthen their skills and ease the effects of culture shock
Private Tutor
Gina Alvarez
White Plains, NY
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked closely with a 1st-grade student to assist her with adjusting to at-home schooling
- Guided her through homework for all of her current subjects: (Math, English, Science, Art, History, and Physical Education.)
Camp Counselor
Lifting Up Westchester
White Plains, NY
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Led groups of children to express themselves through arts and crafts
- Prepared breakfast and lunch for children
- Bonded with and managed the emotions of children in challenging living situations
Teacher's Assistant
Gina Alvarez
Yonkers, NY
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Organized the daily teaching schedule and kept the work environment clean and peaceful
- Graded assignments, homework, exams, and inputted student grades
- Aided students 1-on-1 with class assignment issues
Education
Bachelor's - Psychology
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY02-2023
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Augusta University
Augusta, GASkills
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Mathematics
- Cleanliness
- Punctuality
- Hardworking
- Interpersonal skills
- Sociable
- Teaching
- Comprehension
- Writing/Typing
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Personalized learning plans
- Educational feedback
- Online learning platforms
- Attentive
- Creativity
- Scheduling
- Communication
Timeline
Home School Teacher
Ivan Cruz
08.2022 - 02.2023
Tutor
Varsity Tutors
08.2021 - Current
Private Tutor
Gina Alvarez
09.2020 - 01.2021
Camp Counselor
Lifting Up Westchester
07.2019 - 08.2019
Teacher's Assistant
Gina Alvarez
09.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor's - Psychology
University At Buffalo
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Augusta University