Jalyssa Cruz
Pennsauken,NJ
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Manager
Partners For Kids And Families
Mt. Holly, NJ
04.2023 - Current
- Facilitated and navigated thorough communication barriers between youth, families, and service providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted families in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout the wraparound process.
- Coordinated care and resources among the child and family team(s) to enhance strengths based outcomes .
Lead Teacher
Rutgers Early Learning Research Academy /Preschool Program
Camden, NJ
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Strategic planning and delivery of age appropriate curriculum
- Facilitated administrative tasks eg.: ordering materials, maintaining current supplies, purchasing relevant items
- Delivered and maintained classroom management skills to nurture growth and encouragement among students.
Assistant Teacher
Rutgers Early Learning Research Academy
Camden, NJ
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Communicated and worked with a paired instructor to develop a strategic approach to kids’ educational needs
- Supported learning of material, or skill introduced by teacher.
Lead Teacher
Rutgers Early Learning Research Academy/Infant & Toddler Program
Camden, NJ
- Planned and implemented an infant and toddler curriculum
- Supervised children and maintained a safe and nurturing environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Rutgers University Camden Graduate School
Camden, NJ05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies
Rutgers University Camden
Camden, NJ05-2021
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Multitasking
- Documentation And Reporting
- Emotional awareness
- Articulation
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
Languages
English
Spanish
Relevant Experience
Agency Involvement
Ongoing Committee/Team Participation
- Collaborated with committee members and non-committee members in ongoing trainings and events to promote cultural competence within the agency
- Assisted in facilitating new hire meet and greets to promote agency support and professional development.
- Consistently partnering with team mates and coworkers as a reliable source for needed support.
Timeline
Care Manager
Partners For Kids And Families
04.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
Rutgers Early Learning Research Academy /Preschool Program
09.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Teacher
Rutgers Early Learning Research Academy
09.2021 - 06.2022
Lead Teacher
Rutgers Early Learning Research Academy/Infant & Toddler Program
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Rutgers University Camden Graduate School
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies
Rutgers University Camden