Amber Cruz

To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, exceptional educational background, and ability to work well with people.

Government/Economics Psychology/Sociology Teacher, Psychology Club Sponsor - NISD, Navarro High School - Seguin, TX

(2023-08)

• Develop and implement daily and unit lesson plans for Government, Economics, Psychology, and Sociology
• Facilitate learning through individual and small group activities
• Administer tests and evaluations
• Analyze student performance
• Foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other required documents
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students
• Sponsor the Psychology club with 15 students

Certified Lead Teacher - Braination, Legacy Ranch / Afton Oaks - San Antonio, TX

(2018-08 - 2023-05)

• Develop and implement daily and unit lesson plans for ELAR, Math, Social Studies, and Science for grades 6-12 in a residential treatment center environment
• Facilitate learning through individual and small group activities
• Administer tests and evaluations
• Analyze student performance
• Foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other required documents

Certified Teacher - North East Independent School District - San Antonio, TX

(2013-08 - 2018-06)

• Complete classroom teacher tasks
• Work as senior class sponsor managing activities and field trips for over seven hundred students
• Manage the forty-thousand-dollar senior class budget

Substitute Teacher - Watertown High School - Watertown, NY

(2012-08 - 2013-06)

• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies

Substitute Teacher - Indian River School District - Philadelphia, NY

(2012-08 - 2013-06)

• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies

Substitute Teacher - Vilseck High School - Vilseck, Germany

(2011-08 - 2012-06)

• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies

Substitute Teacher - Netzaberg Middle School - Netzabgerg, Germany

(2011-08 - 2012-06)

• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies

FRG Leader - 69th Signal Command - Grafenwoer, Germany

(2010-01 - 2012-06)

• Coordinate and plan deployment readiness meetings
• Support family preparedness and identify family concerns
• Develop and implement training such as suicide prevention and financial awareness to soldiers and family members
• Work closely with command leadership to ensure the proper dissemination of information for deployment matters
• Brief family members relating to deployment matters
• Manage FRG budget and funding
• Ensure that all agendas, minutes, and financial records are kept up to date and accurate

Bachelor's Degree - Secondary Education - Grand Canyon University

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences - Olney Central College