Emily Cruz
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Lead Teacher with a strong leadership background and program management skills. Plans and implements diverse lessons to engage students effectively. Utilizes analytical problem-solving to address classroom challenges and develop targeted interventions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Everbrook Academy
Closter, New Jersey
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse students
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and growth.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance student learning experiences and outcomes.
- Engaged parents actively in student learning activities to foster collaboration. in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Teacher Assistant
QSAC Autistic Community
Bronx, US
10.2021 - 08.2024
- I assisted the teacher with the students.
- Supported classroom activities and maintained a positive environment.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Facilitated classroom activities and fostered a positive learning environment.
- Provided one-on-one support to special needs students to help overcome school challenges.
Cashier/Customer Service
Planet Fitness
New York, US
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided customer service support to enhance member experience.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Assisted members with questions regarding memberships and services.
- Resolved member complaints promptly and professionally.
- Educated members on gym policies and equipment usage.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of front desk area.
Personal Babysitter
Ruiz Family
Bronx, NYC
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Supervised children during daily activities and maintained a safe environment.
- Supervised outdoor playtime in parks or playgrounds.
- Assisted with homework and supported learning through interactive methods.
- Changed diapers promptly to ensure infants' cleanliness and well-being. and cleaned up after meal times.
- Changed diapers and cleaned up after meal times.
Personal Babysitter
Bernald Family
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and other misplaced objects for tidy home.
- Maintained updated emergency contact and child's health information to facilitate quick response during emergencies
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information to act quickly if emergencies occur
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
- Organized and cleaned home after activities, ensuring a tidy environment for parents upon arrival
- Established professional relationships with families and children through open communication and positive feedback
Education
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Monroe College
Bronx, NYRegents Diploma -
The College Academy
New York, NYSkills
- Teaching
- Early childhood education
- Special Education
- Autism Experience
- Child-centered teaching
- Inclusive teaching
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Classroom facilitation
- Student assessment
- Student engagement
- Student support
- Student supervision
- Behavior management
- Childcare
- Childhood development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Learning environment
- Educational strategies
- Team teaching
- Routine Management
- Parent communication
- Parent involvement
- Lesson development
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Student experience
- Special needs education
Certification
CPR Certification
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Everbrook Academy
09.2024 - Current
Teacher Assistant
QSAC Autistic Community
10.2021 - 08.2024
Cashier/Customer Service
Planet Fitness
02.2020 - 02.2021
Personal Babysitter
Ruiz Family
03.2018 - 09.2019
Personal Babysitter
Bernald Family
02.2016 - 02.2018
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Monroe College
Regents Diploma -
The College Academy