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Vanessa Cruz

Everett,MA

Summary

Proven track record in enhancing educational outcomes and fostering cultural sensitivity, demonstrated at ITI Translates and other esteemed institutions. Skilled in accurate translation across English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with a strong ability to build cross-cultural relationships. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and comprehension through innovative teaching methods. Passionate Interpreter offering superior language experience to bridge communication gaps for better understanding and productivity. Employs empathic, mindful approach to avoid potential conflicts caused by lack of cultural knowledge. Operates well in both online and in-person scenarios, facilitating conversations despite scheduling issues or geographical limitations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Interpreter

ITI Translates
09.2022 - Current
  • Researched signs to provide meaningful messages to facilitate personal connection.
  • Provided interpreting and support services to students in special needs assimilating content to achieve success in classroom.
  • Coached district staff and student body to promote sensitivity for needs of all students.
  • Modeled use of American Sign Language or Manually Coded English while providing translation services.
  • Provided interpreting and support services to hearing-impaired student assimilating content to achieve success in classroom.

Research Fellow

AOTP
09.2019 - Current
  • Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
  • Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Analyzed data to determine which theory to select for further research.
  • Upheld all university and regulatory requirements for documentation of findings.
  • Recorded data from research to allow for accurate analysis.
  • Developed unique research into Portuguese as a heritage language and the importance of innovation in the classroom for language teaching.

Assistant

Georges Cote Law
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations in the SIJS department.
  • Responsible for writing customer's affidavits for those who would initiate processes with the department.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of law operations.

Teacher

Brazilian Institute of Portuguese Language
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.

Middle School Teacher

Bom Jesus Educational Center
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
  • Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
  • Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
  • Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.

Education Coordinator

Wise Up English School
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
  • Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
  • Identified methods and tools to promote student success in project-based learning.
  • Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.
  • Recognized educational program improvement requirements and supported faculty leaders in developing solutions.
  • Coordinated departmental teams to successfully integrate new educational programs.
  • Supported staff recruitment initiatives for high-quality program delivery.

Academic Representative

Innovation Committee of PUCPR
08.2014 - 12.2015
  • Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
  • Optimized classroom transitions while encouraging and reinforcing student instruction and liaising with administration department leaders.
  • Worked with undergraduate department to outline and schedule course offerings required for students.
  • Recruited and hired staff members to help implement program initiatives.
  • Initiated new learning methods to achieve total student comprehension while curbing learning time.
  • Mastered needed course material and collaborated with colleagues to implement shared interactive learning media.
  • Analyzed budget and implemented financial plans for academic programs and related events.
  • Managed curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
  • Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
  • Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
  • Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology.
  • Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
  • Monitored and assessed results of postsecondary programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements.
  • Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
  • Moderated disputes and grievances between parties with speedy and fair resolution.

English Teacher

Megapolis Eng. School (professional Internship)
12.2014 - 03.2015
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.

Project Manager

AIESEC International
09.2013 - 03.2015
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects to be implemented in schools in risk regions in Curitiba.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with international contractors and supervisors to manage good performances for all students so that children in schools where the projects were implemented could benefit more from that.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution in the educational area.

Lecturer

PUCPR Dep of Scientific Education and Innovation
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
  • Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
  • Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
  • Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
  • Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
  • Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
  • Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
  • Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
  • Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.

Educational Intern

Private and Public Schools
03.2012 - 12.2013
  • Organized, adapted and planned instructional materials and proposed innovative ideas for enhanced learning.
  • Collaborated with teachers and supported individualized and student-driven academic goal setting.
  • Assisted teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans.
  • Mentored small groups of students in formal and informal settings.
  • Assessed student progress to inform personalized instruction and followed up to meet student needs.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.

Education

Associate of Arts - Communications Technologies

FAE Business School
Curitba, Brazil
03.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
Curitiba, Brazil
02.2016

Skills

  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Records Management
  • Client Support
  • Professional ethics
  • Relationship Building
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • English, Spanish and Portuguese Fluency
  • Ethical Codes Adherence
  • Accurate Translation

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of PUCPR Undergraduate Innovation Committee in the development of PDG (Pedagogical teaching plan) in 2014 working on the development and implementation of political and pedagogical improvements in all academic environments of the university with the aim of providing greater quality of teaching and training for the academic population of 30 thousand students at the university. More than 50% of the ideas mentioned were approved and effectively implemented in 2017 and today they are benefits for students.

Certification

  • Certified in Human Rights Consultant, US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights - 2022
  • Certified in Protecting the Rights of the Child in Humanitarian Situations, US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights - 2024

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Russian
Elementary

Timeline

Educational Interpreter

ITI Translates
09.2022 - Current

Assistant

Georges Cote Law
11.2021 - 12.2021

Research Fellow

AOTP
09.2019 - Current

Teacher

Brazilian Institute of Portuguese Language
09.2018 - 09.2019

Middle School Teacher

Bom Jesus Educational Center
02.2016 - 02.2018

Education Coordinator

Wise Up English School
06.2015 - 12.2015

English Teacher

Megapolis Eng. School (professional Internship)
12.2014 - 03.2015

Academic Representative

Innovation Committee of PUCPR
08.2014 - 12.2015

Project Manager

AIESEC International
09.2013 - 03.2015

Lecturer

PUCPR Dep of Scientific Education and Innovation
06.2013 - 06.2014

Educational Intern

Private and Public Schools
03.2012 - 12.2013

Associate of Arts - Communications Technologies

FAE Business School

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná

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