Amanda Cruz
Brooklyn
Summary
Professional educator prepared for leadership in teaching role. Proven track record in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing educational needs. Reliable and results-driven, with expertise in student assessment, instructional strategies, and mentoring colleagues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Full Heart Child Care
2025.05 - Current
- Cultivated an environment that enhances children's physical, mental, social, and academic well-being.
- Delivered quality care while fostering social and intellectual engagement.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective communication with parents and staff.
Group Visit Intern
SUNY Geneseo Office of Admissions
2023.01 - 2025.01
- Responsible for coordinating and organizing group visits to SUNY Geneseo
- Communicate with high school guidance counselors and/or teachers to plan their visit to SUNY Geneseo and ensure that their visit is successful
- Coordinated campus tours for prospective students, enhancing engagement and experience.
Baker
Bakinghopenyc
2020.09 - 2023.01
- Managed and operated a small baking business specializing in a variety of baked goods including cookies, cheesecakes, brownies, and cake pops.
Group Leader
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council
2021.07 - 2022.08
- Supervised a group of 25 students in a summer camp setting at a public elementary school in Queens, NY.
- Ensured students got to their designated activities throughout the day such as arts and crafts, music, outdoor gym time, and the special activities for the week (water slides on Fridays; Ice cream parties; BBQ day, etc.)
- Communicated effectively with other leaders as well as my group of students to ensure that all students were included in these designated activities.
- Served as a role model to these students and ensured that they were having a good summer as part of the program
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood and Childhood Education
State University of New York at Geneseo (SUNY Geneseo)
Geneseo, NY2025-05
Skills
- Google Classroom, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Quizlet, and Padlet
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson development
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Emotional support
Certification
Candidate for New York State Initial Certification in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 6)
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Full Heart Child Care
2025.05 - Current
Group Visit Intern
SUNY Geneseo Office of Admissions
2023.01 - 2025.01
Group Leader
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council
2021.07 - 2022.08
Baker
Bakinghopenyc
2020.09 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood and Childhood Education
State University of New York at Geneseo (SUNY Geneseo)
Practicum Experience
Gates-Chili Central School District: 4th Grade, Walt Disney Elementary School
- Designed and implemented a mini social studies unit about the Erie Canal and Westward Industrialization for a 4th grade curriculum
Geneseo Central School District: 1st and 2nd grade, Geneseo Elementary School
- Arranged and conducted small group lessons for STEM (water cycle, earth rotation around the sun, robot movements) and ELA (cause and effect, sequence of events, and text connections)
- Evaluated students’ vocabulary knowledge using Words Their Way assessment, phonemic awareness using Elkonin boxes, and fluency using running records
Pride and Joy of Geneseo: 3-4 years old (UPK)
- Compiled observations for analytical field study report of the classroom environment
Rochester City School District: Pre-Kindergarten, 52 - Frank Fowler Dow School
- Created and taught a science mini-lesson on the life cycle of plants by incorporating a children’s book and having students identify the story's beginning, middle, and end.
Campus Involvement
- Young Children’s Council
- Member
- Participate in a pen pal program with a third-grade student at Geneseo Central School
- SUNY Geneseo Office of Admissions
- Tour Guide
- Build positive rapport between the admissions department and families of prospective students
- Answer questions and communicate campus details during campus visits
- SUNY Geneseo Fraser Library
- Service Desk Worker
- Responsible for checking items in and out, looking up items for patrons, and responding to inquiries about library collections, services, and facilities.
Academic Merit and Awards
SUNY Geneseo Dean’s List (Fall 2023), Recipient of the Multicultural Fellows Scholarship (Fall 2021-Current)