Nannette Cruz
McAllen,TX
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with 25 years of experience in grades 1st-5th in all subjects. Adept at designing engaging lesson plans, fostering a positive learning environment, and utilizing modern teaching strategies to enhance student success. Committed to ongoing professional development in literacy and STEM education.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Lee Elementary
08.2001 - Current
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Elementary School Teacher
Pharr Elementary
01.2001 - 05.2001
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Case Manager
Texas Migrant Council
01.1994 - 08.1996
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs and benefits.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education/ Bilingual/ESL
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TXSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Strategic issue resolution
- Classroom management
- Creating instructional materials such as Google Forms/Slides and interactive lessons on Near Pod
- Current with professional development: Reading, Writing, Mathematics and Science
- Video Conferencing on Google Class
Accomplishments
- Designated Recognized Teacher 2023 to 2028
- Teacher of the Year 2016-2017
Certification
Teacher Certificates:
- Elementary Bilingual/ESL
-Spanish effective 11/01/2024-10/31/2030
- Elementary Self Contained
-Grades 1-8
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Lee Elementary
08.2001 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Pharr Elementary
01.2001 - 05.2001
Case Manager
Texas Migrant Council
01.1994 - 08.1996
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education/ Bilingual/ESL
University of Texas Pan American
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