Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Lissette Cruz

Spanish Teacher
Ruskin,FL

Summary

Bilingual Spanish Teacher with 3 years of experience teaching. Educated students using forms of teaching such as communication in only foreign languages, immersive instruction, written exercises and written and verbal exams. Used performance reviews and literacy tests to gauge competency.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Spanish Teacher

Hillsborough County Public Schools
Lithia, FL
08.2022 - Current
  • Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
  • Presented academic content through variety of instructional strategies.
  • Introduced learning objectives to activate student's prior knowledge.
  • Utilized established standards to create rigorous and objective driven lessons.
  • Ensured that the students are engaged through activities and technology that accommodate various learning styles and personality styles.

Business Technology Teacher

Hillsborough County Public Schools
Valrico, FL
08.2019 - 07.2022
  • Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
  • Attended department initiatives for professional growth to meet career benchmarks.
  • Instructed and guided students about the importance of technology and soft skills through our Customer Service program.
  • Instructed and certified students in the Internet Business Associates (IBA) and the Social Media Strategist industry certifications.
  • Created and delivered relevant and rigorous lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement, utilizing a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational backgrounds.

Testing Coordinator

Hillsborough County Public Schools
Valrico, FL
09.2013 - 07.2019
  • Manage testing environment to mitigate outside variables and increase accuracy.
  • Coordinate and supervise school-wide implementation and administration of all assessment for 2,000+ students.
  • Ensure security of tests and related materials. Consult with the district Department of Assessment and Accountability regarding discrepancies and irregularities in test administration as necessary. Prepare data analysis.
  • Conduct trainings for school staff on proper conditions, practices, and procedures for assessments ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.

Human Resources Specialist

US Army
Varios Locations
02.2002 - 01.2013
  • Maintained filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems; 70+ commanding officers.
  • Analyzed incoming memos and reports, distributing the information to civilian and military personnel.
  • Maintained and updated handbooks; implementing and enforcing organization’s policies and procedures.
  • Ensured all office equipment was operating properly to conduct daily business. Arranged conferences, meetings, and travel reservations, and processes disbursement.
  • Analyzed training; developing operative and preventive training for 100+ military personnel for yearly training requirements; ensuring each Solider was trained appropriate to complete all field missions. Designed, planned, organized, and directed orientations and training sessions for 100 military personnel.
  • Deployed to Iraq overseeing all the promotion, finance, and leave for all military personnel.
  • Prepared and filed 250+ Soldier’s records, searched employee files, and provided information to authorized personnel.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
01.2011 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
08.2008 - 11.2010

Skills

    Teaching Strategies

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Certification

Florida Educator Certification

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Florida Educator Certification

07-2022

Reading Endorsement

05-2022

ESOL Strategies for Professionals

11-2021

Business Technology Teacher

Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2019 - 07.2022

Testing Coordinator

Hillsborough County Public Schools
09.2013 - 07.2019

MBA - Human Resources Management

Saint Leo University
01.2011 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management

Saint Leo University
08.2008 - 11.2010

Human Resources Specialist

US Army
02.2002 - 01.2013
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