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Justice Cruz

Danbury,IA

Summary

Dedicated early childhood educator with a strong background at Get Ready Set Grow Childcare and Under the Son Childcare, skilled in child development and effective communication. Proven ability to foster positive relationships with parents and implement progress monitoring systems, enhancing student growth and engagement. Committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment while utilizing patience and empathy to support diverse learning needs.

Diligent worker with solid background in customer service. Proven track record of efficiently resolving customer inquiries and maintaining high satisfaction rates. Demonstrated ability to leverage communication and problem-solving skills to enhance customer experience.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Infant Teacher

Under the Son Childcare
10.2024 - Current
  • Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
  • Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for 9 infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child's wellbeing.
  • Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
  • Provided thorough documentation of each child's day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.

Bartender/Waitress

Hawkeye Bar
08.2019 - 04.2025
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.

Paraprofessional

MVAO Elementary School
08.2020 - 09.2024
  • Oversaw 15+ students in a classroom setting and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised 30+ students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.

Lead Daycare Teacher

Get Ready Set Grow Childcare
2015 - 2018
  • Developed positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased parental involvement and support for their child''s education.
  • Implemented progress monitoring systems to track individual student growth, enabling targeted support and interventions as needed.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for students, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting social-emotional development.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, leading to improved teaching strategies across the daycare center.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and managed classroom effectively, resulting in a well-disciplined learning environment.
  • .Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles while maintaining consistent academic standards throughout the classroom.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westside High School
Omaha, NE
05.2015

Skills

  • First aid training
  • Patience and empathy
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Early childhood development
  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Highly reliable
  • Team player attitude
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Outgoing personality
  • Customer service expertise
  • Handling difficult customers
  • Memory retention
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Infant Teacher

Under the Son Childcare
10.2024 - Current

Paraprofessional

MVAO Elementary School
08.2020 - 09.2024

Bartender/Waitress

Hawkeye Bar
08.2019 - 04.2025

Lead Daycare Teacher

Get Ready Set Grow Childcare
2015 - 2018

High School Diploma -

Westside High School

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