Yashira Cruz, English Language Teacher

Yashira Cruz

English Language Teacher

Al Ghad

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, Master of Science in Teaching and Learning
Experience
12 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 8 Months

English Language Teacher at Al Ghad
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since September 2020

School Foundation- In a team effort worked towards the school opening.

English Teacher- secondary English language teacher. Developed units, assessments, and curriculum materials.

Coordinator/Supervisor/ English Teacher at The Australian School of Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2012 to March 2016

• MYP Personal and Community Project Coordinator: In this leadership position I ensured that the whole school was acquainted with the projects. I held workshops and orientations for students, parents and school staff to help them understand their different roles and responsibilities within the projects. The projects are an important component of the IB MYP, they give students the opportunity to help their community and/or show their learning experiences through the creation of original and innovative projects. I also took part on the Personal Project monitoring process.

• DP Extended Essay Supervisor: As an extended essay supervisor my role is to guide students through a research based paper on a topic that has been chosen by the students. The extended essay is a crucial component of grade 12 students’ attainment of the IB

• Responsible for extra-curricular activities like: a student made newsletter and the “Student of the Month" initiative that had as an aim to encourage students’ adequate behavior and academic progress in the school.

• In conjunction with a whole school effort, helped promote the school from Band C to Band B, during the Abu Dhabi Educational Council school evaluation process.

English Teacher at Al Nahda School
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2012 to May 2012

•Teaching English to grades 9 and 10. The students’ learning-acquisition process in the English subject was developed through diverse teaching strategies. Teaching materials like units of works, worksheets and assessment tasks were created to meet students’ needs.

English Teacher at Escuela Libre de Musica de San Juan, Ernesto Ramos Antonini
  • Puerto Rico
  • August 2010 to July 2011

• Teaching English as a second language to five groups of 7th graders. The students’ learning-acquisition process in the English subject was developed through diverse teaching strategies. Teaching materials like units of works, worksheets and assessment tasks were created to meet students’ needs.

Promoter at Star Marketing Network
  • Puerto Rico
  • August 2006 to August 2010

• Responsibilities and duties in Star Marketing network:

-Market and sell a diversity of products to the general public
-Introduce new products to the general public
-Promotion of diverse products in organized events like festivals and store openings

Education

Master's degree, Master of Science in Teaching and Learning
  • at Zayed University
  • September 2017

The Master of Science in Teaching and Learning is a degree that not only expands the knowledge of the holder in education, but it also prepares the holder for the challenges encountered in leadership positions.

Bachelor's degree, Teaching English as a Second Language
  • at University of Puerto Rico
  • May 2010

Specialties & Skills

Leadership
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Teaching English
Teaching English (ESL)

Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
Expert
Spanish
Expert

Training and Certifications

Teaching Liciense (Certificate)
Introduction to the IB (Training)
Training Institute:
The Australian School of Abu Dhabi
Date Attended:
September 2011

Hobbies

  • Reading, traveling, going to the gym, learning new things and acquiring new experiences.