Bryce Cruz
Spring,TX
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher with 2 years experience and familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CASE Special Education Teacher
Dekaney High School
08.2023 - Current
- Assess students' skills and determine their educational needs
- Plan activities that are specific to each student's abilities
- Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiversity students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Reservations Manager
U-Haul
06.2021 - Current
- Provide customer service, such as truck rentals, storage facility management, quotes, and supplying customers with moving materials
- Resolved customer inquiries, complaints and issues providing insightful solutions
- Answered inbound calls to greet and assist customers with various needs and questions
- Returned customer calls and responded to inquiries and complaints
- Completed sales payments, refunds and exchanges and issued store credit
Education
Bachelors - Communications in Broadcasting, Disability Studies
UTA of Arlington
Arlington, Texas05.2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- English Language Speaking
- Student support
- Special education
- Computers and Electronics
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Call center procedures
- Photography and video
- Working with children
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Excellent classroom management
- IEP and BIP implementation
Assistant Football Coach -Dekaney High School
- Assisted in the planning and execution of daily practice sessions, focusing on player development, drills, and game strategies.
- Worked closely with the head coach and other staff to design and implement effective team strategies for both offensive and defensive plays.
- Provided guidance and feedback to players on technique, positioning, and game awareness.
- Monitored player performance during games and practices, offering constructive feedback to enhance their development.
- Contributed to team culture by emphasizing discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
- Coordinated with other coaching staff to evaluate player performance, team strengths, and areas for improvement.
Accomplishments
- Assisted the head coach in the planning and execution of training sessions, focusing on wheelchair basketball techniques and strategies.
- Worked with athletes to develop individual skills, including shooting, passing, and wheelchair maneuvering.
- Analyzed game footage to provide performance feedback and devise tactical adjustments.
- Collaborated with players to set personal and team goals for physical conditioning and skill development.
- Contributed to the overall team strategy and participated in game-day coaching.
- Ensured the safety and well-being of athletes during practices and competitions.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive team culture, promoting teamwork, discipline, and respect.
- Helped with logistical coordination, including travel arrangements and equipment management.
- Assisted with recruitment and scouting of new athletes for the team.
Awards
- 2x National Wheelchair Collegiate Basketball Champion
- 2x Academic All American
- Challenged Athlete Grant recipient
Certification
Teacher Certification Candidate EC-6 and SPED EC-12
Harris County Department of Education – Houston, Texas
Expected Completion: June 2025
- Currently working toward full teacher certification through a comprehensive training program focusing on educational theory, classroom management, and teaching strategies.
- Engaged in coursework and practical experience designed to prepare for a successful career in education.
- Gaining hands-on experience in lesson planning, student engagement, and differentiated instruction techniques.
- Collaborating with mentors and educators to develop effective teaching practices and skills.
Timeline
CASE Special Education Teacher
Dekaney High School
08.2023 - Current
Reservations Manager
U-Haul
06.2021 - Current
Teacher Certification Candidate EC-6 and SPED EC-12
Harris County Department of Education – Houston, Texas
Expected Completion: June 2025
- Currently working toward full teacher certification through a comprehensive training program focusing on educational theory, classroom management, and teaching strategies.
- Engaged in coursework and practical experience designed to prepare for a successful career in education.
- Gaining hands-on experience in lesson planning, student engagement, and differentiated instruction techniques.
- Collaborating with mentors and educators to develop effective teaching practices and skills.
Bachelors - Communications in Broadcasting, Disability Studies
UTA of Arlington
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