Ralph De La Cruz
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable planner / educator with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
AP Research Teacher
United Charter for Advanced Math and Science
08.2025 - Current
- Develop curriculum around AP Capstone Research Paper
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored instruction accordingly.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences and engagement.
ELA Teacher / Learning Specialist
Coney Island Preparatory High School
01.2020 - 08.2025
- Lead lessons in ELA; lesson plan using Common Core State Standards; collaboratively plan with both special education and general education teachers across multiple subjects; write recommendations for students; create supplementary material for teaching grade level content; create modifications and accommodations for students with IEPs; attend IEP meetings; contact parents; complete teacher reports; create grading rubric and lesson and module internalization document, and scope and sequences for the content that would be taught throughout the academic year.
ICT Teacher / Learning Specialist
I.S. 217, School of Performing Arts
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Lead lessons in ELA, History, and Math; Lesson plan using Common Core State Standards; collaboratively plan with both special education and general education teachers across multiple subjects; write recommendations for students; create supplementary material for teaching grade level content; Create modifications and accommodations for students with IEPs; attend IEP meetings, contact parents; complete teacher reports; create grading rubric and lesson and module internalization document, and scope and sequences for the content that would be taught throughout the academic year.
Community Support Professional/mentor
AHRC Melissa Reggio Program, Kingsborough Community College
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Directly work with university students who have intellectual disabilities to help them understand and pass their courses; attend classes with students who have intellectual disabilities to help guide and mentor them where help is required.
Writing Assistant/Tutor
CUNY Research Foundation, Borough of Manhattan Community College
09.2014 - 01.2019
- Tutored college students in writing at a college level, and prepared them for the CUNY Assessment Test in writing (CATW); Conducted study sessions with large groups, while attending to the needs of each individual; created lesson plans for teaching students how to write and read at the level necessary to pass the assessment exam.
Education
BA - Language, Literature, and Criticism
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY06.2019
Skills
- Quick learner
- Excellent communication
- Proficient teaching multiple disciplines
- Work very well one on one and with groups
- Extensively patient and understanding
- Work well with students of all ages and backgrounds
- Advance knowledge of many genres of literature
- Time management and lesson planning skills to efficiently get lesson objectives and standards
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Timeline
AP Research Teacher
United Charter for Advanced Math and Science
08.2025 - Current
ELA Teacher / Learning Specialist
Coney Island Preparatory High School
01.2020 - 08.2025
ICT Teacher / Learning Specialist
I.S. 217, School of Performing Arts
08.2019 - 06.2020
Community Support Professional/mentor
AHRC Melissa Reggio Program, Kingsborough Community College
01.2019 - 08.2019
Writing Assistant/Tutor
CUNY Research Foundation, Borough of Manhattan Community College
09.2014 - 01.2019
BA - Language, Literature, and Criticism
CUNY Hunter College