Kait Cruz
West Plains,NY
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher
NYCDOE
02.2015 - Current
- Increased amount of grade level students in reading by 10% and math by 12% in 2023-2023 school year by prioritizing clear data driven plans, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Incorporated Google G Suite tools into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons customized to students needs.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Maintained 24-53 digital student portfolios per year to monitor learning progress and growth required for promotion.
- Collaborated with administrators and colleagues on development of equitable standard aligned curricula.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Helped students develop emotional intelligence and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Organized and cultivated inclusive classroom resources and tools to create safe, nurturing settings within dynamic environments.
Administrative Assistant
Manhattanville College
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with students and alumni by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Scheduled office meetings and student appointments for staff teams.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
Education
Master of Professional Studies - Elementary Education And Special Education
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY01.2015
Skills
- Google G Suite Tools
- Microsoft Office
- Zoom
- Privacy Compliance Standards
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Activity Planning
- Student Monitoring
Timeline
Elementary Education Teacher
NYCDOE
02.2015 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Manhattanville College
08.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Professional Studies - Elementary Education And Special Education
Manhattanville College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Manhattanville College
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