Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Related Experience
Activities
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Nesary Julisa Cruz

Passaic,NJ

Summary

Dynamic K-4 Literacy Academic Interventionist with a proven track record at Newark Board of Education, specializing in literacy assessment tools and intervention strategies. Adept at fostering collaboration among educators while enhancing student outcomes through data-driven instruction and differentiated teaching methods. Committed to professional development and promoting a positive learning environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

K-4 Literacy Academic Interventionist

Chancellor Avenue School
Newark, NJ
09.2022 - Current
  • Newark Board of Education
  • Designed and implemented targeted interventions and strategies to support struggling readers and writers both in and out of the classroom
  • Coordinated and managed intervention and referral services, ensuring effective support for students’ academic and behavioral needs
  • Led the implementation of the FUNdations program in kindergarten classrooms, enhancing foundational literacy skills for early learners
  • Certified in the Wilson Reading System, providing professional development and training for educators to foster effective literacy instruction
  • Managed the administration of the Systematic Instruction in Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words (SIPPS) program to improve student literacy outcomes
  • Conducted WIDA Access testing to assess and monitor the English language proficiency of multilingual learners
  • Implemented running records to evaluate and track student reading progress, informing instructional decisions

2nd Grade Teacher

McKinley Elementary School
Newark, NJ
09.2017 - 06.2022
  • Newark Board of Education
  • Partnered with colleagues to plan, create and deliver daily cross-curricular lesson plans and learning experiences
  • Implemented individual and group instruction that met needs of diverse student population
  • Promoted critical thinking through inquiry, problem-solving and reflection in lessons
  • Assigned and graded class work, homework, tests and assignments
  • Utilized assessment data to adjust and improve instruction
  • Instructed students, monitor student work, provide feedback and suggest instructional approaches and strategies
  • Maintained communication with students and parents on progress in class
  • Worked effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff and community populations
  • Established and maintained cooperative relations with community, colleagues and administration
  • Worked toward achievement of school and District goals
  • Participated in evaluation process and self-reflects on teaching performance
  • Maintained commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Received specialized training in the Orton-Gillingham multisensory approach, enhancing the instruction of reading and spelling skills

2nd Grade Teacher

George Washington Carver Elementary School
Newark, NJ
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Newark Board of Education
  • Partnered with colleagues to plan, create and deliver daily cross-curricular lesson plans and learning experiences
  • Assigned and graded class work, homework, tests and assignments
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet scholars' varying needs and interests
  • Promoted positive relationships among students by modeling
  • Communicated and interacted with students, parents, staff and community
  • Maintained commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Participated in program training, weekly staff meetings and case management meetings

Student Teacher 3rd Grade

Fairview Elementary School
Bloomfield, NJ
02.2015 - 12.2015
  • Bloomfield Public School District
  • Planned and implemented cross-curricular learning experiences
  • Supervised instructional experience
  • Assisted and shadowed cooperating teacher
  • Planned and implemented individual as well as small group lessons
  • Co-taught with cooperating teacher
  • Developed technology infused lesson plans using STEM
  • Implemented teaching responsibilities for the class including preparing and administrating assessments and grading
  • Attended trainings on how to implement readers and writers workshop

Education

Masters of Arts - Reading

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
01.2016

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Curriculum Modification
  • Literacy Assessment Tools
  • Instructional Technology
  • Intervention Strategies
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Professional Development
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Mentorship

Certification

  • Standard Certification, Elementary Education K-6, 02/16
  • Standard Certification, Reading Specialist K-12, 08/24

Related Experience

Aftercare/ Summer Camp Teacher, Sunshine Preschool and Infant Care, Basking Ridge, NJ, 11/13 - 08/14 

  • Assumed all duties of the regular classroom teacher in accordance with school rules, Implemented classroom routines and discipline procedures
  • Developed Summer Camp schedule and activities that stimulated growth in language, social, and motor skills
  • Provided three and five-year-old children with individual attention
  • Communicated with parents on a regular basis

Senior Counselor, JCC of Central New Jersey Camp Yachad, Scotch Plains, NJ, 06/19 - 08/19 and 06/21-08/21

  • Assumed all duties of the regular classroom teacher in accordance with school rules
  • Implemented Summer Camp schedule and activities that stimulated growth in language, social, and motor skills
  • Provided three and five-year-old children with individual attention
  • Communicated with parents on a regular basis

Activities

Sister of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, INC, Spring 2013 - Present

  • Hosted study skills workshops, time management workshops, study sessions and many other educational programs for members and the campus community
  • Donated to and participated in community service walks such as St. Jude’s Research Walk/Run, Breast Cancer Walk, Walk a Mile in my Shoes and Relay for Life
  • Achieved Outstanding Leadership Award – Spring 2015

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

Montclair State University, Deans List, Fall 2014 - Spring 2015

  • Awarded for consistently maintaining a semester GPA of 3.5 and higher

New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund, Academic Achievement Award - Spring 2016

  • Awarded to seniors who have consistently maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.20-3.49

Accomplishments

Newark, NJ NAACP Black History Month Teacher Honor Roll - February 28, 2023

  • Commitment to Centering Black History in the Education of Children at the Newark Board of Education

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

K-4 Literacy Academic Interventionist

Chancellor Avenue School
09.2022 - Current

2nd Grade Teacher

McKinley Elementary School
09.2017 - 06.2022

2nd Grade Teacher

George Washington Carver Elementary School
09.2016 - 06.2017

Student Teacher 3rd Grade

Fairview Elementary School
02.2015 - 12.2015

Masters of Arts - Reading

Montclair State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Montclair State University
Nesary Julisa Cruz