Xochitl Cruz-Gallo
Ithaca,NY
Summary
A student of Social Sciences at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Substitute teacher, aftercare teacher and private tutor for pre-school to middle school aged students at Ithaca Waldorf School. Especially passionate about the arts and music education. Involved in food system equity efforts around Ithaca like Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Tutor
Kelly Northridge
Ithaca, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted and supported student with middle school level English, Math and Spanish schoolwork
- Designed and taught engaging and interactive lessons in alignment with current school work, integrating games, problem solving, creative writing and arts
Substitute Teacher
Ithaca Waldorf School
Ithaca, NY
11.2024 - Current
- Substitute classroom and special education teacher in preschool, elementary and middle school, sometimes for weeks at a time
- Carried out lesson plans made by the teacher or developed in alignment with Waldorf pedagogy
- Conflict resolution and maintaining a balanced classroom environment
- Communicated with teachers about student engagement, conflicts or successes
Aftercare Teacher
Ithaca Waldorf School
Ithaca, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Cared for children ages 4-12
- Prepared and served healthy snack
- Organized and facilitated age-appropriate games and activities
- CPR and First Aid Certified (2025)
Classroom Teacher's Aide
Ithaca City School District
Ithaca, NY
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided individual assistance and tutoring for a student in 7th grade, especially in math and writing
- Communicated with teachers and parents about the student's academic and social progress
- Assisted teachers in lessons
Aftercare Teacher
Manlius Pebble Hill (Syracuse NY) - Afterschool Care Program
Syracuse, NY
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Cared for children ages 3-5
- Prepared snack
- Facilitated games and activities
Mother’s Helper
Patricia Kirkpatrick
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Cared for three children, ages 1, 4, and 7
Education
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY06-2027
Certificate of Highschool Equivalency - 11th & 12th Grade
Homeschooling
Syracuse, NY06-2024
Honors Student - 11th Grade
Manlius Pebble Hill
Syracuse, NY01-2023
Pre-International Baccalaureate Program - 10th grade
Tampereen Lyseon Lukio
Tampere, Finland06-2022
Goddard Scholar - 9th grade
South High
Worcester, MAActivities
Tompkins Food Forum - Tompkins Food Future, 2026
- participated in community action-oriented discussions about food sovereignty and security in Tompkins County
Studio Engineering Training, March 2026
- hands on experience setting up recording booths, recording and processing audio
- recording various musicians, instruments and vocals
Mass Audubon, Wildwood Camp - Trek and Paddling Trip Summer, 2023
- Kayaking and Canoeing instruction Paddling down the Connecticut River Camping Institute for the Musical Arts
Singing Workshop with Rachael Price January 2023
- Vocal Instruction Arranging and performing a choral piece Institute for the Musical Arts
Teen Performance Camp Summer 2022
- Vocal Instruction Percussion instruction Composing and performing original songs Institute for the Musical Arts
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certified
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Private Tutor
Kelly Northridge
09.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Ithaca Waldorf School
11.2024 - Current
Aftercare Teacher
Ithaca Waldorf School
10.2024 - Current
Classroom Teacher's Aide
Ithaca City School District
09.2024 - 05.2025
Aftercare Teacher
Manlius Pebble Hill (Syracuse NY) - Afterschool Care Program
09.2022 - 02.2023
Mother’s Helper
Patricia Kirkpatrick
03.2021 - 05.2021
Goddard Scholar - 9th grade
South High
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Certificate of Highschool Equivalency - 11th & 12th Grade
Homeschooling
Honors Student - 11th Grade
Manlius Pebble Hill
Pre-International Baccalaureate Program - 10th grade
Tampereen Lyseon Lukio
Achievements and Awards
Poetry Outloud: Finalist in School Competition, Participant in County Competition 2023, Worcester MA Public Schools - Goddard Scholar 2020, Worcester Diocesan Schools Annual Declamation Festival - 1st Place 2019 Duo Interpretation, Worcester Diocesan Schools Annual Declamation Festival - 1st Place 2018 Play Reading, Zia Elementary - Zia Eagles Excellence Award 2016
Sports
- Syracuse Musketeers Fencing Club - Teen/Adult Epee 2023-2024
- Tampere Fencing Club (Finland) - Teen/Adult Epee and Foil 2021-2022
- Worcester Fencing Club - Teen/Adult Foil 2018-2021