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Bryan Cruz

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Engaged and motivated pre-service PE teacher, experienced in curriculum development and physical fitness assessment. Successfully implemented trauma-informed strategies and culturally responsive teaching, enhancing student engagement and motivation. Proven ability to collaborate with educators, fostering a supportive environment that promotes health education and social-emotional learning.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-service PE Teacher

Bella Vista Elementary - CSULA
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Planning and delivering an impactful PE curriculum to a variety of learners, including (but not limited to) children with differing skill levels, abilities, backgrounds, and identities.
  • Applying fundamental trauma-informed strategies and culturally responsive pedagogy in structured and timely lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to coordinate Physical Education curriculum with core academic subjects.
  • Assessed physical fitness Fitnessgram: Measured aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition for 5th-grade elementary students.

Pre-service PE Teacher

Fit Friends Fundamental Movement Program - CSULA
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Developed and implemented creative, exploratory teaching approaches to help children develop fundamental motor skills, perceptual-motor functioning, health-related physical fitness, and social and emotional competencies (SEL).
  • Model, and provide feedback to help young learners develop SEL skills.
  • Monitored student progress throughout the school year and provided support where needed.

Group Exercise Instructor

Parishes and Parks - CSULA
Los Angeles, CA
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Assisted with the setup of all equipment before each class session began.
  • Motivated participants to reach their fitness goals through positive reinforcement.
  • Created lesson plans incorporating music, drills, games, activities, and appropriate themes into each class session.
  • Conducted assessments of new members' fitness level in order to develop personalized programs that meet their needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Single Subject Teaching

California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Alliance Susan & Eric Smidt Technology High School
Los Angeles, CA
06-2020

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Physical fitness assessment
  • Culturally responsive teaching
  • Trauma-informed strategies
  • Health education
  • Classroom management
  • Team collaboration
  • Lesson planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Instructional strategies
  • Health promotion
  • Physical education expertise
  • Student motivation
  • Relationship building
  • Safety instruction

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Affiliations

  • Enjoyer of exploring and hiking and being outdoors.
  • Love watching and playing sports and being physically active.
  • Volunteer at my Local Church in Sundays.
  • Participation in sports like intramural sports and local leagues.

Certification

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

Accomplishments

  • University Dean's List CSULA: 2021, 2022, 2025
  • Graduated with Honors 2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pre-service PE Teacher

Bella Vista Elementary - CSULA
01.2025 - 05.2025

Pre-service PE Teacher

Fit Friends Fundamental Movement Program - CSULA
01.2024 - 12.2024

Group Exercise Instructor

Parishes and Parks - CSULA
12.2022 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Single Subject Teaching

California State University, Los Angeles

High School Diploma -

Alliance Susan & Eric Smidt Technology High School

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