Jessica Cruz
Houston,TX
Summary
Motivated elementary teacher of 6 years, devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive reinforcement. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Grade 1
HISD S.C. Red Elementary
08.2019 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success to their fullest potential.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Actively conducted small group lessons to ensure students showed growth in reading levels and comprehension.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Mentored new teachers and student teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Collaboratively worked with special education teachers to adapt curriculum as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
1st Grade Teacher
HISD Askew Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting cross-curricular understanding.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX05.2018
Skills
- Literacy development
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
-Core Subjects Grades (EC-6)
-English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades (EC-6)
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 1
HISD S.C. Red Elementary
08.2019 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
HISD Askew Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of St. Thomas
-Core Subjects Grades (EC-6)
-English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades (EC-6)
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