Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Angely Cruz

Yonkers,NY

Summary

Proven track record in enhancing student engagement and safety as a Special Education Teacher Assistant at Acds Westchester, leveraging skills in positive reinforcement and classroom organization. Demonstrated patience and flexibility, significantly contributing to a supportive learning environment. Expert in curriculum adaptation and special needs support, ensuring inclusive education practices. Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Acds Westchester
Scarsdale, NY
05.2022 - Current
  • Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assisted students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
  • Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.

Family Babysitter

Susan Odenthal
Hartsdale, NY
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
  • Promoted good behavior by using positive reinforcement techniques, such as praise and rewards.
  • Provided healthy meals and snacks for children, adhering to any dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Utilized time-management skills to balance childcare responsibilities alongside light housekeeping duties as needed.
  • Facilitated outdoor playtime to promote physical activity and overall health in the children being cared for.

Family Nanny

Bryant Joyner
Hartsdale, NY
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage selfregulation.
  • Adapted quickly to evolving family dynamics or schedule changes to ensure a smooth transition period for the children involved.
  • Safeguarded children''s well-being by closely monitoring their activities and providing appropriate supervision at all times.
  • Established open communication with parents for seamless coordination in children''s daily routines and schedules.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.

Assistant Teacher

CHILDREN CIRCLE DAYCARE
Hartsdale, NY
03.2015 - 04.2017
  • taking care of the students under my

super vision planning art activities and take care of the children.

  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.

Education

High School

Jose Francisco Peña Gomez
Dominican Republic
06.2008

Skills

  • Patience and Flexibility
  • Learning difficulties experience
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Classroom Organization
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Curriculum adaptation
  • Visual supports
  • Inclusion Practices
  • Personal care assistance
  • Autism familiarity
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Special needs
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Student Supervision
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • Dasa

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Acds Westchester
05.2022 - Current

Family Babysitter

Susan Odenthal
06.2021 - 07.2022

Family Nanny

Bryant Joyner
09.2017 - 06.2019

Assistant Teacher

CHILDREN CIRCLE DAYCARE
03.2015 - 04.2017

High School

Jose Francisco Peña Gomez
Angely Cruz