Ennis Cruz

Profession: Teaching Assistant
English Language Instruction
Taught language classes to a class of 18 students for a year

English Learning Consultant
English Language Instruction
Provided 1:1 or group instruction to international students (grammar, writing,
IELTS/TOEFL test prep, culture, and conversation) for 10-15 hrs/week per semester.


Full-time Teaching Intern
English Language Instruction
Taught AICE Global Perspectives & Research and AICE English Literature to 9-12th grade students.


Tutor
English Language Instruction
Provided additional Reading group instruction to BIPOC 6th graders at Van Buren Middle School to prepare them to read at grade level (most were reading at 3rd grade level). Also tutored ACT and SAT Test Prep at Middleton High School for at-risk stude

ELD Coordinator
English Language Instruction
Evaluated effective instructional classrooms as related to ELL growth. Coached teachers to devise a class ELA plan with data-driven goals. Taught small groups, managed student data, and tested students for language proficiency.

Interests: I love to read, write, and canoe. In my free time you can find me checking out new cafes, watching anime, or painting. I like to stay active and I really enjoy meeting new people!

Education: B.S. in English Education with an ESOL Endorsement
Education
College of Education, University of South Florida
Minor in Linguistics/World Languages
Magna Cum Laude
Graduated Fall 2018

M.A. in Linguistics/English as a Second Language
English Language Instruction
Department of World Languages, University of South Florida
Graduated Fall 2021

Spoken Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Fluent)

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