Uriel Cruz
East Elmhurst
Summary
Experienced and passionate bilingual Special Educator with over25 years of experience working in diverse educational settings. Certified in Special Education with a strong background in bilingual education. Dedicated to fostering inclusive environments and supporting students in grades Pre-k to6. Skilled in creating and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and collaborating with families and staff to promote student success.
Positive and empathetic with passion for creating inclusive learning environments. Comprehensive understanding of child development and individualized education plans, coupled with fluency in English and Spanish. Committed to fostering academic and social growth in diverse student populations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Special Education Teacher
Jackson Developmental Center
01.2024 - Current
- Provide individualized instruction to students with developmental delays and learning disabilities, implementing tailored educational plans to meet their unique needs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists, to ensure a comprehensive approach to student development
- Monitor and assess student progress: adjusting strategies and interventions to maximize student achievement and personal growth
- Communicate with parents and guardians: offering guidance and support to enforce learning and development at home
- Ensure adherence to state and federal special education regulations, maintaining up-to-date documentation on student progress and services
Bilingual Special Education Teacher
Challenge Intervention
02.2005 - Current
- Provide early intervention services to children with disabilities; developing individualized plans to promote growth in cognitive, language, and motor skills
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team: speech therapists and occupational therapists to address the comprehensive needs of each child
- Work closely with families to ensure continuity of providing strategies for reinforcing developmental progress at home
- Conduct regular assessments and monitor progress to adjust interventions and developmental milestones
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing early intervention services
Bilingual Special Education Teacher
Jackson Children Services
06.2005 - 09.2023
- Provided instruction to children with developmental delays and learning disabilities, creating and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) to support their unique needs
- Worked closely with a multidisciplinary team, including speech and occupational therapists, to develop comprehensive support strategies
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments; adjusting instructional methods and interventions to ensure optimal development and learning outcomes
- Communicated effectively with families to provide guidance, support, and strategies for reinforcing learning at home
- Ensured compliance and federal regulations regarding special education services and documentation
Bilingual Special Education Teacher
P.S.397
02.2003 - 01.2005
- Provided bilingual instruction to students with special needs; focusing on individualized education programs (IEPs) for multilingual learners
- Collaborated with general education teachers to modify and adapt instructional methods to the diverse needs of students
- Engaged with parents, administrators, and other staff to monitor and assess student progress and adjust IEPs accordingly
- Developed and implemented behavioral and differentiated learning strategies to promote cognitive, emotional, and social growth
- Ensured compliance with state and education policies regarding special education documentation and reporting
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY02-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY06-1999
Bilingual Education Extension - Early Childhood Special Education
Touro College
New York, NY09-2007
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Behavioral Intervention Strategies
- Collaboration and Communication with Families
- Multisensory and Differentiated Instruction
- Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education
- Assessment and Progress Monitoring
- Classroom Management
- Positive reinforcement
- Social-emotional support
Certification
- Bachelor Of Arts -1999-06-01
- Master Of Science in Education -2002-02-01
- Public School Teacher Certificate -2005-09-01
- Bilingual Education Extension -2007-09-01
Affiliations
- Regularly attend professional development workshops focused on special education, bilingual education, and behavior management techniques.
- Active member of professional associations such as [Relevant Association] to stay current with trends in special education.
Timeline
Bilingual Special Education Teacher
Jackson Developmental Center
01.2024 - Current
Bilingual Special Education Teacher
Jackson Children Services
06.2005 - 09.2023
Bilingual Special Education Teacher
Challenge Intervention
02.2005 - Current
Bilingual Special Education Teacher
P.S.397
02.2003 - 01.2005
Master of Science - Special Education
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Brooklyn College
Bilingual Education Extension - Early Childhood Special Education
Touro College
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