Migdalia Cruz
East Hartford,CT
Summary
Dedicated Tutor offering engaging lessons to clarify difficult subjects and make students feel more prepared for classes and exams. Actively checks student receptiveness and understanding with quizzes and topic breakdowns to guide sessions toward optimal productivity. Supporter of technology-centered strategies to promote interactive learning and easier access to resources for independent study.
Enthusiastic Tutor/Team individual working to help students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits for consistent academic success. Equally skilled at one-on-one and group lessons using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize lesson engagement.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor ELL Students
Hartford Public High Schools
Hartford , CT
2021.09 - 2022.06
- Collaborated with teachers to support individualized and student-driven academic goal setting.
- Assessed student progress to inform personalized instruction.
- Mentored small groups of students in formal and informal settings.
- Cultivated relationships with families through weekly communication to encourage open conversations about student progress.
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
- Developed student-specific tutoring plans in concert with teachers, parents, and administrators.
- Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
High School Spanish Teacher/Bilingual Teacher
Hartford Board Of Education
Hartford , CT
1976.09 - 2013.06
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Connecticut's core educational standards.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Bilingual Education
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT06.1984
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Languages
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT01.1975
Skills
- Adapting to student's Learning Style
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Language Assessment
- Academic Performance Improvement
- Diverse Student Populations
- Classroom Instruction
- Progress Reports and Check-Ins
- Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
- Creating Customized Learning Plans
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- English Fluency
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Test Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Building Confidence Through Positive Reinforcement
Certification
- Bilingual (009) CT teaching certification License - expires 2025
- World Language 7-12 (024) Ct. teaching certification License - expires 2025
Timeline
Tutor ELL Students
Hartford Public High Schools
2021.09 - 2022.06
High School Spanish Teacher/Bilingual Teacher
Hartford Board Of Education
1976.09 - 2013.06
Master of Arts - Bilingual Education
University of Hartford
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Languages
University of Saint Joseph
- Bilingual (009) CT teaching certification License - expires 2025
- World Language 7-12 (024) Ct. teaching certification License - expires 2025
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