Carmen Cruz
Pingree Grove,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable individual with a solid background in fostering bilingual education and cultural awareness. Developed engaging lesson plans that enhance language proficiency and cross-cultural understanding. Demonstrated ability to use innovative teaching methods and collaboration to improve student outcomes and adaptability in diverse classroom settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dual Language Teacher
Huntley District 158
05.2022 - Current
Family Interventionist
Youth and Family Center of McHenry
05.2021 - 05.2023
- As a Youth Interventionist I provide services to youth that are identified as high priority as well as oversee and work with prevention services. I provide one-on-one intervention services to high-priority clients; through goal-setting and bi-weekly check-ins. Monitor progress through case notes, group meetings, and bi-weekly check-ins with the client.
Dual Language Co-Teacher
Olson Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- As part of my resident Teacher position, I worked in a classroom, prepared lessons plans receiving formal and informal feedback from mentor and supervisor Aurora University. As part of the 4th grade curriculum, I have taught the following subjects, Spanish literacy, Math, Social-emotional development.
Dual Language Science Teacher
Creekside Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Plan engaging and relevant lesson plans.
- Utilize the interests of students to plan meaningful learning experiences.
- Communicate and connect with students and parents both sensitively and directly to provide an optimal learning experience for all students.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent practices as well as proactively identify potential weaknesses or conflicts.
Bilingual Associate
Olson Elementary School
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Act as a strong and positive classroom support.
- Lead small group projects and worked one-on-one with students on individual work.
- Utilize various classroom management techniques and reflected on instruction through daily journaling.
- Help any students struggling with new material by presenting it in a different way.
ESL Teacher
Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Ciudad Hidalgo
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Attended workshops and classes to further my professional skills.
- Planned group work to encourage team-building skills.
- Promoted personalized teaching as well as class unity.
- Assigned homework as an extension of learning.
- Provided optimal instruction and academic support to students.
- Worked one-on-one with students to address their specific needs.
- Facilitated innovative learning experiences and hands-on learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12-2025
Early Childhood Education
Aurora University
05.2022
Bachelor degree - Clinical Laboratory Science
Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo
08.2017
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Highly organized and efficient
- Creative Thinking
- Dedicated
- Independently Motivated
- Cultural awareness
- Bilingual proficiency
Accomplishments
- Supported the Multilingual Parent Advisory Committee with parent educational topics such as report cards, parent-teacher conferences, and after-school support.
Certification
- Transitional Bilingual Educator License, Woodstock February 2021 — Present
- Substitute License, Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois February 2020 — Present
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
Dual Language Teacher
Huntley District 158
05.2022 - Current
Dual Language Co-Teacher
Olson Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Family Interventionist
Youth and Family Center of McHenry
05.2021 - 05.2023
Dual Language Science Teacher
Creekside Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Bilingual Associate
Olson Elementary School
02.2020 - 05.2020
ESL Teacher
Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Ciudad Hidalgo
02.2016 - 12.2019
Early Childhood Education
Aurora University
Bachelor degree - Clinical Laboratory Science
Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Northern Illinois University
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