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Cleidy De La Cruz

Kentwood,MI

Summary

Results-oriented health and wellness coach with a proven track record in guiding individuals to achieve health goals, promoting effective communication, and fostering positive environments. Adept at managing diverse demands with strong organizational skills and commitment to advancing individual health and wellness.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health and Wellbeing Coach/Food for Life Instructo

Healthy From Within
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide personalized health and wellness coaching, empowering individuals to define and attain personal wellness goals, fostering healthier lifestyles
  • Conduct monitoring of client progress, ensuring adherence to personalize wellness goals resulting in improvement of client health metrics.
  • Educate clients through nutrition and cooking classes increasing their engagement and ability to implement lifestyle changes.
  • Successfully assist clients in managing, preventing or reversing chronic disease through lifestyle and behavior change.
  • Utilize video conferencing to deliver remote coaching, enhancing accessibility and convenient for clients.

Elementary Teacher, 3rd & 6th Grade

Grandville Public Schools
08.2019 - Current


  • Utilize online portals to monitor student progress across subjects, proactively providing support to struggling learners, ensuring their success
  • Demonstrate flexibility and organizational skills by adeptly adapting curriculum and teaching methods to meet the challenges of remote learning
  • Consistently achieve highly qualified teacher status, meeting and exceeding student success metrics through innovative teaching methods
  • Address and resolve behavioral challenges among program participants, fostering a conducive and inclusive program atmosphere.

Spanish Immersion Teacher, K-5th Grade

Rockford Public Schools
08.2008 - 03.2019
  • Continuously adjusted learning programs to optimize the learner experience, ensuring dynamic and effective educational delivery
  • Identified opportunities and challenges affecting learners, conducted assessments, and prioritized learning gaps to tailor educational strategies
  • Designed and implemented activities, programs, and special events to support participant developments, fostering a holistic learning environment
  • Provided tailored support to meet the unique needs of program participants, significantly contributing to their progress and overall success.

Adult Education Teacher for P.A.T.(Parents as Teachers)

Godwin Public Schools
12.2014 - 06.2015
  • Implemented diverse instructional tools and technology to accommodate varied learning modalities, ensuring an inclusive and engaging educational experience
  • Collaborated on curriculum development for department training, contributing as a valuable team member and enhancing the overall training effectiveness
  • Designed effective training resources to optimize participants performance and skill development, meeting the diverse needs of adult learners
  • Engaged and educated ELL parents on academic concepts through innovative and culturally sensitive approaches, fostering effective learning

Personal Banker

Fifth Third Bank
06.2004 - 04.2007
  • Applied a consultative sales process and financial needs assessment to build customer profiles and create customized solutions, ensuring personalized banking experiences
  • Maintained regular communication with the existing customer base, actively cross-selling available products and ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Managed and supported the teller team in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating problem-solving skills and effective multitasking
  • Collaborated across departments to process investment, mortgage, and insurance documentation, ensuring seamless financial transactions.

Education

Certified Health And Wellbeing Coach - Health And Wellness

Wellcoaches School of Coaching
Wellesley, MA
10.2023

Certified Food For Life Instructor - Health And Wellness

Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine
Washington, DC
12.2021

Masters in Education -

Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2008

BBA/Language for International Trade (French) and Management: International Business -

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
05.2004

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Health Coaching
  • Nutrition and Cooking Educator
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Community Engagement
  • Chronic Disease Education
  • Multitasking
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Technology integration
  • Time management

Certification


  • Plant-Based Nutrition Certification, T. Colin Campbell-Center for Nutrition Studies

Timeline

Health and Wellbeing Coach/Food for Life Instructo

Healthy From Within
06.2023 - Current

Elementary Teacher, 3rd & 6th Grade

Grandville Public Schools
08.2019 - Current

Adult Education Teacher for P.A.T.(Parents as Teachers)

Godwin Public Schools
12.2014 - 06.2015

Spanish Immersion Teacher, K-5th Grade

Rockford Public Schools
08.2008 - 03.2019

Personal Banker

Fifth Third Bank
06.2004 - 04.2007

Certified Health And Wellbeing Coach - Health And Wellness

Wellcoaches School of Coaching

Certified Food For Life Instructor - Health And Wellness

Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine

Masters in Education -

Grand Valley State University

BBA/Language for International Trade (French) and Management: International Business -

Andrews University
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