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Bianca Cruz

Instructional Coach
Pompano Beach,FL

Summary

I am a personable, outgoing, and self-motivated individual who is seeking to be part of an environment where individual differences are nurtured, and where the school mission stands for something meaningful. My strong communication and interpersonal skills enable me to relate well to both children and adults. I am creative, well organized and able to facilitate the development and articulation of a vision of learning that is supported by the community. My goal is to make a difference in the quality of education that is provided to our society.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Instructional Coach

Imagine Charter School At North Lauderdale
North Lauderdale, FL
08.2020 - Current


·Analyze school trend data from past years

· Identify areas for improvement and develop a plan to address indicators to parents and staff.

· Assist in developing and monitoring specific school improvement plan initiatives

· Conduct teacher observations

· Plan and implement professional learning community sessions that align to the yearlong goal

· Review and update school behavior plan

· Identify staff development needs and create a plan to coach educators

· Monitor students through the RTI process

· Assist in creating the master schedule for the 21st Century Community Learning program an Afterschool FSA Tutoring

Collaborate in determining instructional staffing needs

Title I Liaison

Imagine Charter School At North Lauderdale
North Lauderdale, FL
08.2020 - 06.2021


· Developed and distributed communications, materials, presentations, newsletters and tools to empower staff members to conduct effective parent involvement workshops

· Compiled information, prepared and maintained appropriate records, logs, and reports related to Title I to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations

· Assisted with researching, compiling, and verifying appropriate student performance data and information

· Conducted surveys to assess the needs of parents; compiled data for annual reports

· Assisted in updating policies and the school-parent compact on an annual basis based on evaluation feedback and needs assessment; ensured translation

· Maintained records of all parent involvement activities, reports, surveys, funding, annual program evaluations, and communications to parents; ensured compliance of the school and district’s parent involvement program with all state and federal guidelines

ESOL Contact

Imagine Charter School At North Lauderdale
North Lauderdale, FL
08.2020 - 06.2021


· Completed ELLevation and Curriculum training and other required professional learning pertaining to IDEA Proficiency Tests (IPT) and ACCESS assessment tools

· Administered initial placement and progress monitoring assessments

· Coordinated and convened the ELL Committee as needed and send notification to invite parents and other appropriate personnel

· Updated the English Language Learner Plan (ELL) with all appropriate supporting documentation

· Collaborated with the Information Management Specialist to ensure correlation between ELL Plan, TERMS, and ELLevation

· Followed federal, state and School Board policies and regulations regarding ELLs and the ESOL Program

Third Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Imagine Charter School At North Lauderdale
North Lauderdale, FL
08.2019 - 06.2020


· Provided a positive and nurturing environment for students

· Planned activities that stimulated growth in language, social, and motor skills

· Provided students with individual attention

· Collected academic and behavioral data

· Created data-driven differentiated instruction

Education

Master's of Education - Educational Leadership

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2015 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of The Sacred Heart
San Juan, PR
08.2005 - 05.2010

Skills

Parent liaison

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Software

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Certification

English For Speakers of Other Languages

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Year at Imagine Charter North Lauderdale, 2013-2014
  • Teacher of the Month at Imagine North Lauderdale, October 2013
  • Chair of Student Council at Imagine Charter North Lauderdale, 2013-2014
  • Co- Chair of Character Education Six Measures Committee, 2013-2014
  • Co-Chair of Academic Growth Six Measures Committee, 2021-Present

Timeline

Educational Leadership

08-2021

English For Speakers of Other Languages

06-2021

Instructional Coach

Imagine Charter School At North Lauderdale
08.2020 - Current

Title I Liaison

Imagine Charter School At North Lauderdale
08.2020 - 06.2021

ESOL Contact

Imagine Charter School At North Lauderdale
08.2020 - 06.2021

Third Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Imagine Charter School At North Lauderdale
08.2019 - 06.2020

Master's of Education - Educational Leadership

Florida Atlantic University
05.2015 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of The Sacred Heart
08.2005 - 05.2010
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