Grade Levels
Middle School, High School
Tutoring Specialties
EL (English Learners), Learning Disabilities, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Tiered Support, ADD & ADHD, Autism
Bio
Hi! I'm Mr. Cruz. I believe that education is about helping young people navigate in the world and teach them the skills they need to thrive as their authentic selves! Nonetheless, I also believe that students need grace, as we all do. Navigating new content and developing skills in weak areas can be challenging. Therefore, I strongly believe in positive, but honest feedback, productive struggle, and offering students the space to work independently to overcome challenges. I love to joke around and I love to laugh with my students, so be prepared for corny jokes and sarcasm! This is how I connect with my students. Whether through light-hearted humor or making reference to a viral TikTok or Instagram reel here and there, students are always pleasantly surprised to meet adults who are familiar with their world and speak their language.
Teacher Specialization
I am new to online tutoring, but have experience in the classroom both as an ESOL paraprofessional and an English Language Arts teacher adding up to over 7 years of experience. Using my degree in Secondary English Language Arts with an ESOL Endorsement, I've taught both middle and high school English, Intensive Reading, and Language Development and am currently teaching a Leadership Skills course.
