CARRIE AMANDA CRUZ

2653 CIRCLE ROAD

LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
434.664.3004
MCRUZ7754@GMAIL.COM

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full time teaching position (K-6).

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia, May
2015
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies of Elementary Education (K-6)
GPA: 3.547
Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree, Central VA Community
College, Lynchburg, Virginia, July 2009.
Major: Education

LICENSURE:
Collegiate Professional License
Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020
Elementary Education PK-6

RELATED COURSEWORK:
Elementary Spanish, Intermediate Spanish, Methods: Language Arts &
Social Studies, Methods: Science & Math, General Psychology,
Developmental Psychology
RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Teacher, Second Grade, Robert S. Payne Elementary School,

Lynchburg, Virginia, October 2016 Present

Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfilled the

LCS LOLET/COLET requirements.
Prepared differentiated lessons using vertical articulation.
Used appropriate instructional and learning strategies,
activities, and materials that reflected understanding of the
needs of students.
Conducted pre and post assessments and used results to plan
instructional activities and flexible grouping.
Worked cooperatively with special education teacher to
establish and follow guidelines set in the IEPs of special
education students.
Worked with second grade unit members to determine
instructional goals and objectives.
Used technology frequently to strengthen the learning
process.
Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement
through DRA, PALs, and PowerSchool testing.
Created a supportive classroom environment that encouraged
learning.
Established and maintained open and professional
communication with parents, students, and colleagues.
Participated in staff development activities to improve skills
and gain experience.
Attended faculty meetings as required.
Maintained confidentiality

Instructional Assistant II, Lynchburg City Schools Districtwide

Autism Program, Lynchburg, Virginia, August 2015 June 2016
Maintained confidentiality
Provided direct and indirect instructional support to students
in a positive environment
Employed strategies and techniques during instruction to
improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor
skills, language, cognition, and memory
Taught socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the
students IEP
 Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures
for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all
students
Served as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Maintained professional competence by participating in staff
development activities
Student Teacher, Third Grade, Perrymont Elementary School,
Lynchburg, Virginia, Spring 2015
Observed and assisted cooperating teacher
Demonstrated long range planning and knowledge of each
subject area using LOLET/COLET format
Completed daily written lesson plans which fulfilled learning
objectives consistent with Lynchburg City Schools curricula
and VA Standards of Learning
Utilized a variety of teaching methods
Utilized various forms of technology and hands on
opportunities
Provided opportunities for student responses and gave
appropriate feedback
Utilized effective motivational strategies
Cooperated with other teachers to exchange ideas
Maintained a learning environment which contributed to a
positive classroom climate
Maintained accurate records measuring student achievement
Analyzed test scores to establish and revise academic goals to
provide instruction at the appropriate level
Communicated with parents, students, and staff in a
professional manner
Attended school meetings and third grade unit meetings
Student Teacher, Kindergarten, Perrymont Elementary School,
Lynchburg, Virginia, Spring 2015
Observed and assisted cooperating teacher
Demonstrated long range planning and knowledge of each
subject area using Lolet/Colet format
Completed daily written lesson plans which fulfilled learning
objectives consistent with Lynchburg City Schools curricula
and VA Standards of Learning
Utilized a variety of teaching methods
 Utilized various forms of technology and hands on
opportunities
Provided opportunities for student responses and gave
appropriate feedback
Utilized effective motivational strategies
Cooperated with other teachers to exchange ideas
Maintained a learning environment which contributed to a
positive classroom climate
Maintained accurate records measuring student achievement
Analyzed students work and effort to establish and revise
academic goals to provide instruction at the appropriate level
Administered portions of PALs testing
Communicated with parents, students, and staff in a
professional manner
Presented data demonstrating student growth
Maintained professionalism during stressful situations
Attended school meetings and Kindergarten unit meetings
Field III Experience, First Grade, Boonsboro Elementary
School, Bedford County, Virginia, Fall 2014
Observed First grade cooperating teacher two times per week
as she taught Math lesson
Observed and assisted fellow Field III teacher as she taught
First grade Math lessons
Completed written lesson plans which fulfilled learning
objectives consistent with Bedford County Schools curricula
and First Grade VA Standards of Learning
Tutor, Fifth Grade, Bedford Hills Elementary School, Lynchburg,
Virginia, Fall 2014
Completed written lesson plans which fulfilled learning
objectives consistent with Fifth Grade VA Standards of
Learning in Reading.
Field II Experience, Tutor, Book Buddies First Grade, R.S. Payne
Elementary School, Lynchburg, Virginia, Spring 2014
Tutored two different students in Reading
Created individual lesson plans in Reading which fulfilled
objectives consistent with the VA Standards of Learning
Maintained accurate records measuring student achievement
 Analyzed test scores to establish and revise academic goals to
provide instruction at the appropriate level
Administered unofficial PALs testing
Field I Experience, Fifth Grade, Bedford Hills Elementary
School, Lynchburg, Virginia, Fall 2013
Observed cooperating teacher during lessons
Observed and assisted in Debate one day each week
Worked independently with small reading groups

WORK HISTORY:
Office Accountant, Kroger, Appomattox, Virginia, 2002-2009

Teller, Wells Fargo, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2010-2011

Financial Technician II, City of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2011-

2012

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office Smart Notebook Power School

Google Docs I-Ready Accelerated Reader

Class Dojo ST Math

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS:

Member of KAPPA DELTA PI Education Honor Society, 2014
present
Deans List Fall 2013, Spring 2015
Honorable Mention 2014
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.