Emily Cruz
Monique
Whittier,CA
Summary
I am currently a Director of Student Achievement for Blue Ridge Academy. I am ambitious and aspire to continue to apply leadership and management skills to help my team with school accountability, mentoring, trainings, student recruitment, and school oversight.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Student Achievement
Blue Ridge Academy
Maricopa, CA
07.2020 - Current
- Initial point of contact and support for high school and testing departments
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction on supporting high school students
- Support community outreach and school growth
- Serve on WASC Visiting Committees
- Committee lead for DELAC, LCAP, Acceleration and Retention Committee, and Graduation and Promotion Committee
- Partner with outside organizations to administer statewide assessment results and benchmark data
- Organize high school diplomas, middle school promotion certificates, and emcee at graduation and promotion ceremonies
Assistant Director
Blue Ridge Academy
Maricopa, CA
07.2019 - 06.2020
- LA/South Area Actively engage with Senior Directors
- Assist with student transfers and teacher assignments
- Update the Parent Resource Site
- Assist teachers and Regional Coordinators with non-compliance issues and meeting important deadlines
- Support and mentor Regional Coordinators and teachers in the
- LA/South area
- Serve as school’s English Language Designee.
Regional Coordinator
Inspire Charter Schools
Duarte, CA
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Whittier/South Bay area Monitored and provided support to a team of teachers
- Hosted in person and virtual team meetings
- Trained and mentored new teachers
- Assisted teachers with non-compliance issues and meeting important deadlines
- Reported to Senior Director and Assistant Director
- Implemented engaging enrichment lessons for 3rd/4th grade students at the Whittier Enrichment Academy.
Homeschool Teacher
Inspire Charter Schools
Duarte, CA
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Maintained class roster of up to 40+ students
- Implemented engaging enrichment lessons for 3rd-5th grade at the Whittier Enrichment Academy (EA) as an EA Teacher
- Scheduled and attended monthly in person meetings to discuss student progress and provide intervention sessions online or in person when needed
- Collected and monitored student progress through work samples and attendance
- Attended all required staff meetings and trainings
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Liberal Studies, Language and Literacy
California State University
Long Beach Long Beach, CA 01.2004 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA 01.2020 - 07.2021
Skills
Staff Management
Staff Development
Strategies and goals
Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Director of Student Achievement
Blue Ridge Academy
07.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Concordia University Irvine
01.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Director
Blue Ridge Academy
07.2019 - 06.2020
Regional Coordinator
Inspire Charter Schools
07.2018 - 06.2019
Homeschool Teacher
Inspire Charter Schools
01.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Liberal Studies, Language and Literacy
California State University
01.2004 - 05.2006