Lizbedy Cruz
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Compassionate Teacher skilled at introducing new technologies into classrooms and improving student engagement, learning and academic performance. Committed to closely monitoring progress and proactively adjusting strategies for long-term student success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
International Leadership of Texas
Grand P, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Teaching Assistant
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
San German, Puerto Rico
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Graded assignments, tests and papers according to teacher instructions.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Utilized technology resources such as computers, tablets, projectors and interactive whiteboards.
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Proctored examinations and monitored for cheating.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Inter American University of Puerto Rico San German
San German, PR06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - English
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PR06-2017
High School Diploma -
Guamaní Private School
Guayama, Puerto Rico05-2013
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Testing and grading
- Special Education
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Technology Integration
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Week - 2022
- Recognized for Achievements in TESL major- 2018
- Highest Academic Average in the English Major - 2017
- President’s Award- 2014-2017
- Honor’s List- 2013-2017
- Accepted into the Institutional Honors Program- 2013
- Nominated for the “El Nuevo Día Educador” Awards- 2013
- High School Graduation High Honor- 2013
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Reading
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
o Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
o Bilingual Education Supplemental (TX 164)
o Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test- Spanish (BTLPT)- (TX 190)
o Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Spanish (TX 613)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
International Leadership of Texas
08.2019 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
01.2019 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Inter American University of Puerto Rico San German
Bachelor of Arts - English
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
High School Diploma -
Guamaní Private School