Shanda Cruz
Cortez,CO
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Mancos School District
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Behavior Specialist
Mancos School District
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Planned and facilitated needs-based professional learning tools, resources and educational materials to enhance teaching skills.
- Partnered with administrative leadership to improve behavior intervention practices based on data findings.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Identified professional development needs by creating and presenting teacher surveys.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Teacher's Assistant
Mancos School District
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Clinical Supervisor
Royal Journeys DDA
04.2010 - 02.2016
- Created custom intervention plans for children (age 3-18) with families and other team members (doctors,
- Assessed children's progress in intervention, determined needs and managed care.
- Hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality interventions.
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, Idaho04.2012
Skills
- Behavior Analysis and Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Lesson Development
- Staff Trainings
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Staff Development
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Behavior Management
Certification
- Colorado Department of Education - Adjust Instructor Authorization - Credential #24385601
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Mancos School District
08.2022 - 02.2023
Behavior Specialist
Mancos School District
07.2020 - 07.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Mancos School District
10.2018 - 06.2020
Clinical Supervisor
Royal Journeys DDA
04.2010 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Brigham Young University - Idaho
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