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Amber Cruz

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Passionate teacher, successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Overview

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Work History

1st Grade Teacher

Casady School
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Worked in small groups to learn strengths and weaknesses
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Followed curriculum for each subject, as well as creating activities for real world application.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.

4th Grade Teacher

Buchanan Elementary School, Oklahoma City Public Schools
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Worked in small groups to learn strengths and weaknesses
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Followed curriculum for each subject, as well as creating activities for real world application.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.

Student Teaching and Teacher Observation- 3rd Grade

Mountain Brook Elementary, Birmingham, AL
  • Attended Faculty meetings, IEP meetings, lesson planning meetings, and other professional meetings
  • Prepared lessons aligned with state standards
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Children's Ministry Intern

Mountaintop Community Church, Birmingham, AL
  • Wrote lessons for Preschool and Elementary small and large group classes
  • Learned about COVID guidelines and how those looked in ministry
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

Student Teacher

Greystone Elementary School, Birmingham, AL
  • Attended Faculty meetings, IEP meetings, lesson planning meetings, and other professional meetings
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.

Education

Certificate of Biblical Studies And Leadership -

Kanakuk Institute
Branson
04.2022

Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Education with a Concentration in Christian Education and Missions

Samford University
Birmingham, AL
05.2021

Certification

Alabama

  • Class B Certification, Elementary (K-6)

Oklahoma

  • Area 1003-91: Early Childhood (PreK-3)
  • Area 1600-93: Elementary Education (1-8)

Timeline

1st Grade Teacher

Casady School

4th Grade Teacher

Buchanan Elementary School, Oklahoma City Public Schools

Student Teaching and Teacher Observation- 3rd Grade

Mountain Brook Elementary, Birmingham, AL

Children's Ministry Intern

Mountaintop Community Church, Birmingham, AL

Student Teacher

Greystone Elementary School, Birmingham, AL

Certificate of Biblical Studies And Leadership -

Kanakuk Institute

Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Education with a Concentration in Christian Education and Missions

Samford University

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