Cruz D.

Pilz
38 Mill Lane Ext., Saugerties, NY 12477
CPILZ1@hvc.rr.com
(845) 246-6685

OBJECTIVE

Seeking an entry-level teaching position in Spanish Education.

EDUCATION

Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Masters of Arts in Educational Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, May 2014
Extension 5-7 GPA 3.7
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish/Adolescent Education, Cum Laude, January
2011
Spanish Major GPA 3.3
Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY
A.A.S Dental Hygiene, June 1987
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
A.A.S. Cum Laude, in Dental Assisting

CERTIFICATION

NYS Teacher Certification Spanish (7-12); Foreign Language in Elementary

Schools (K-8)

PROFESSIONAL
PREPARATION

Saugerties Central School District, Saugerties NY

Student Teacher
September - December 2010
Student Taught Grades 8-10, Level I, II, III Spanish.

EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE

Developed and implemented lesson using NYS Common Core Standards for
Native Speaking Students and Initial Language Learners.
Established a learning environment based on individual learning needs by
differentiating instruction..
Combined the use of scenarios/parodies for understanding readings.
Utilized flashcards with pictures; used computers to focus on topics.
Provided outside reading materials to accompany the reading material.
Created study booklets for quick reference. Provided extra instruction to
struggling students.
Developed challenging learning experiences for advanced students.

New Paltz Central School District, New Paltz, NY September 2014-June 2015
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Currently teaching Level II Spanish- Grade 8
Concentrated on literacy in the Target Language.
Utilized numerous Spanish novels to infuse culture and history into the
curriculum.
Encouraged spontaneous language usage and student driven conversation
surrounding current events.
Saugerties Central School District
December 2011- Present
Translator/Interpreter/Tutor/Home Teacher
Helped develop basic reading and writing skills in LOTE
Home tutoring

Cornwall Middle School, Cornwall, NY

March - June 2012
Taught Spanish I - 7th and 8th Grades
Exam Assistant
Proctored the ELA and Math State exams. Corrected the State ELA exam.
Administered Spanish Proficiency Exam - Formal Speaking Tasks.
Onteora Middle and High School, Boiceville, NY September - October 2013
Taught High School Spanish - Levels I, II and III
Substitute Teacher Substituted for grades K-12, in all academic subjects.
Saugerties Central School District, Saugerties, NY January 2010 - Present
Onteora Central School District, Boiceville, NY
September 2013 - Present
OTHER
EMPLOYMENT

Registered Dental Hygienist with four dental practices.

1987 2010

SKILLS

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media (Facebook, Twitter).

Exposure to Excel and Smart Board.

ONLINE PORTFOLIO

http://cpilzmaristiportfolio2014.weebly.com