Jacqueline Garay-Cruz

Email: jgaray-cruz@lions.molloy.edu
Website: jlcruz.weebly.com
Published: sheehansocialstudies.com
Objective
As a teache r I am focused on implementing highly effective instructional practices to improve student
learning and academic performance. I am a caring teacher demonstrating skill in strategic classroom
management and effective discipline.
Work History
Direct Care Professional and respite care counselor 2/2001 to current

Planned and implenented creative lessons in accordance with agency guidelines

Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom actvities, including meal count sheets
and attendance logs
Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 16 clients each year
Maintained accurate and complete records for 16 students
Pursued professional development continually by attending agency diversity conferences and
agency training workshops
Sat in on ISPs to assist in creating goals and providing a cohesive learning environment for
students
Completed annual training courses to keep up-to-date agency and OPWDD guidelines and
developments in the field
Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times
Cooperated with parents to support client independence and healthy development in day treatment
program, the community and at home
Educational Training

Nassau Comminuty College-Garden City, NY

o Early Childhood Education transferred in 2011
Molloy College Rockville Centre , NY- 2011 to current
o Dual Degree in Early Childhood education?Special Education w/ Spanish as a content area
Studenst observer Apprentise phase- Leo F. Giblyn, Freeprt, NY- 2/2013
o Observed a 2nd grade class and participated in daily morning routines
Student observer- Pre-professional- School #2 . Lawrence, NY -4/2014
o Responsible for a class of 26 students in 4th grade.
o Assisted with ELA/Math NYS assesment review sessions

o Taught lessons across the curriculum aligned to the NYS common standards
Student Teacher- Covert Elementary School, Rockville Centre, NY 2014
o Lesson planning and implementation , organizing, classroom management in a 1st grade
classroom
o Lesson planning and implementation , organizing, classroom management in a 4th grade
classroom
Tutoring
Tutored English Language Learners at Lawrence Road Middle school- 9/2011
Mentoring Latinas: Molloy College 4/2012 to current
Position: Program Coordinator

Mentor and tutor Hispanic high school girls grades 9-12 4/2012 to current
o Guided girls in relation to basic understandings of financial resposibilities and understand
the financing their college education.
o Guided in making choices about college education, career education
o Provided meetings where topics of discussion are advantages of being Latina, advantages
of speaking a dual language by means of Molloy collge tours and interviews
Accomplishments

President of Foreign Language Honor Society- Alpha Mu Gamma -2012

Member of Delta Epsilon Sigman Scholastic Honor Society- 2012
Deans List every semester
Volunteer
Girls Scouts of Nassau County Girl Scout Leader

Guide girls in fullfilling all the duty and credo of the girl scout law
Community service
Organize fundraising events
Complete paperwork for registration
Bookkeeping
Plan and carry out troop meetings
Skills

Kind and empathetic educator

Strong written and verbal communicator
Positive and encouraging
Creative lesson planning
Experiential learning

Self-movated
Fast learner
SMART Board apptitude
Proficient in Micros soft and Excel
Proficient in Prezi
Proficient in Web Design
Bilingual
Workshops

Dasa
School Violence prevention
Child Abuse
Substance Abuse
Credential/Certification/Licenses