Jackelyn Cruz
Hempstead,NY
Summary
Student teacher prepared to deliver instruction and foster positive learning environments that engage students through structured lesson plans and collaborative activities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Assistant Manager
Frida’s Mexican Grill
Seaford, NY
01.2021 - 01.2026
- Job duties include: greeting patrons, taking food and drink orders, serving food and drink orders, organizing staff, financial transactions for opening and closing, scheduling
Server
Margarita’s Cafe
Freeport, NY
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Job duties include: greeting patrons, taking food and drink orders, serving food and drink orders
Cashier/ Crew member
Charley’s
Garden City, NY
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Job duties include: Financial transactions for opening and closing, Meal preparation.
Cashier/ crew member
Maoz
Garden City, NY
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Job duties include: Financial transactions for opening and closing, Meal preparation.
Cashier/ crew member
Green leafs/ Bananas
Garden City, NY
06.2015 - 06.2015
- Job duties include: Financial transactions for opening and closing, Barista, meal preparation.
Cashier/ crew member
Wendy’s
Garden City, NY
06.2014 - 06.2014
- Job duties include: Financial transactions for opening and closing, Meal preparation.
Education
B.A - Early Childhood Education- Gen Ed/ Special Ed w Bilingual extension
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05-2026
A.A - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY01-2021
Certified Medical Assistant -
BOCES Barry Tech
Westbury, NY06-2019
High School Diploma -
Hempstead High School
Hempstead, NY06-2019
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Service-oriented communication skills
- Ability to work in fast paced environments
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Problem Solving skills
- Staff training and development
- Customer service management
- Organization
- Lesson Planning
- Complaint handling
- Assignment delegation
Affiliations
- Bottomline
- Teacher Opportunity Corps
Timeline
Server/Assistant Manager
Frida’s Mexican Grill
01.2021 - 01.2026
Server
Margarita’s Cafe
06.2020 - 12.2021
Cashier/ crew member
Maoz
07.2018 - 07.2018
Cashier/ Crew member
Charley’s
07.2017 - 06.2020
Cashier/ crew member
Green leafs/ Bananas
06.2015 - 06.2015
Cashier/ crew member
Wendy’s
06.2014 - 06.2014
B.A - Early Childhood Education- Gen Ed/ Special Ed w Bilingual extension
SUNY Old Westbury
A.A - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College
Certified Medical Assistant -
BOCES Barry Tech
High School Diploma -
Hempstead High School
Education Experience
- Brentwood Public School: Student Teacher
- Spring 2026 Laurel Park Elementary- developed lessons, used small groups for differentiated instruction during math/ELA,
- TOC/MBK Internship:
- Hempstead Public School- Intern
- Spring/Fall Semester 2024
- Prospect School: Helped teach students in Pre-K and Kindergarten Social/Emotional skills
- Freeport Public School- Intern
- Spring Semester 2025
- Bayview Avenue School of Arts: differentiated work for students who were newcomers/ as well as nonreaders, helped students after school with homework
- Central Islip Public School- Observer
Fall semester 2025
Cordello Avenue Elementary School: assisted students who required extra help to complete their assigned work, revised homework - Dragonfly ABA- BT
- August 2024-
- I work one case with a student teaching the student how to self regulate, as well as teaching the student life skills such as dressing up, being able to communicate her needs, and learning how to socialize, etc.
Awards
New York State Seal of Biliteracy, Sillcox Scholar Scholarship