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Jennifer Cruz

Albany

Summary

Dynamic Spanish Teacher with a proven track record at Dougherty County School System, excelling in lesson planning and cultural education. Expertly designed engaging projects that enhanced student language acquisition and fostered community involvement. Strong communicator and collaborator, effectively integrating technology to elevate student engagement and promote cultural awareness.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Spanish Teacher

Dougherty County School System
Albany
08.2015 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of Spanish language.
  • Facilitated immersive classroom activities to promote language acquisition and cultural appreciation.
  • Assessed student performance through regular quizzes and interactive assignments.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that integrate Spanish language learning.
  • Implemented technology tools to support remote learning and student engagement initiatives.
  • Organized school events celebrating Hispanic heritage and fostering community involvement.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and curriculum updates.
  • Designed projects that required students to apply their knowledge of the Spanish language in real-world scenarios.
  • Promoted cultural awareness among students by introducing them to Hispanic customs and traditions through class activities.

Senior Legal Secretary

Dougherty County District Attorney's Office
Albany
05.2012 - 08.2015
  • Managed case files and legal documents for various court proceedings.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and reports for court filings.
  • Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and evidence lists.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information in legal matters.
  • Researched legal terminology and updated office procedures accordingly.
  • Supported attorneys by performing administrative tasks efficiently.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys and other legal staff members.
  • Assisted attorneys in preparing legal documents, such as pleadings, motions and briefs.
  • Handled confidential information regarding client matters with discretion.

Dispatcher Clerk

Dougherty County Police Department
Albany
09.2010 - 05.2012
  • Coordinated daily dispatch operations for emergency and non-emergency calls.
  • Managed communication between officers and dispatch center using radio systems.
  • Entered incident details into computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system accurately.
  • Provided real-time updates to officers in the field during critical situations.
  • Maintained records of all communications and dispatched units for reporting purposes.
  • Collaborated with other agencies to coordinate multi-jurisdictional responses effectively.
  • Verified that drivers had proper documentation before allowing them access to vehicles.
  • Conducted regular audits of all paperwork associated with dispatching activities.

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Albany 911
Albany
06.2007 - 05.2010
  • Operated multi-line phone systems to receive emergency calls.
  • Coordinated response efforts with police, fire, and medical services.
  • Documented incident details accurately in dispatch logs.
  • Managed time-sensitive situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Provided clear instructions to callers during critical emergencies.
  • Utilized mapping software to direct responders efficiently.
  • Monitored radio communications for updates and coordination needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education

Albany State University
Albany, GA
05-2015

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Language assessment
  • Cultural education
  • Technology integration
  • Project design
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Community engagement
  • Parent interaction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Student engagement
  • Attention to detail
  • Listening comprehension
  • Cultural awareness
  • Reading comprehension
  • Language immersion techniques
  • Classroom management

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Dougherty County School System
08.2015 - Current

Senior Legal Secretary

Dougherty County District Attorney's Office
05.2012 - 08.2015

Dispatcher Clerk

Dougherty County Police Department
09.2010 - 05.2012

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Albany 911
06.2007 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education

Albany State University

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Georgia College And State University

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