Kevin Cruz

Mathematics Teacher at Kang Chiao International School Linkou
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan, TW
Languages
  • Chinese Full professional proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Tagalog Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Licensed Professional Teacher
    Professional Regulation Commission
    May, 2023
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Taiwan
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Mathematics Teacher
      • Aug 2023 - Present

      Currently teaching Algebra 1 (Grade 8) and Statistics (Grade 12) 📍 Focusing on developing student's learning agency through employing student-centered investigations and group discussions (I like seeing students have their "AHA!" moment for math concepts) 📍 Practicing and developing explicit rubrics to clearly assess skills or standards to accurately reflect students' progress and effort, which will inform the teaching, feedback, and learning cycle Currently teaching Algebra 1 (Grade 8) and Statistics (Grade 12) 📍 Focusing on developing student's learning agency through employing student-centered investigations and group discussions (I like seeing students have their "AHA!" moment for math concepts) 📍 Practicing and developing explicit rubrics to clearly assess skills or standards to accurately reflect students' progress and effort, which will inform the teaching, feedback, and learning cycle

    • Mathematics Tutor
      • Jun 2015 - Jul 2023

      Tutored students (from Taiwan, Costa Rica, Korea, Philippines, and China) from the following taking the following courses: 📍 IBDP Analysis and Approaches SL/HL 📍 IBDP Applications and Interpretation SL/HL 📍 IB MYP Mathematics, 📍 AP Statistics 📍 AP Calculus AB/BC 📍 Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 📍 SAT Mathematics Test-taking Preparation Tutored students (from Taiwan, Costa Rica, Korea, Philippines, and China) from the following taking the following courses: 📍 IBDP Analysis and Approaches SL/HL 📍 IBDP Applications and Interpretation SL/HL 📍 IB MYP Mathematics, 📍 AP Statistics 📍 AP Calculus AB/BC 📍 Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 📍 SAT Mathematics Test-taking Preparation

  • Dayuan International Senior High School
    • Taoyuan City, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
    • IBDP AI Mathematics Teacher
      • Jan 2023 - May 2023

      Teaching IBDP Applications and Interpretation Higher Level Teaching IBDP Applications and Interpretation Higher Level

    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Calculus Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

      As a teaching assistant in calculus, my role was to support the instructor and help students in the following ways: 📍 led discussions and review sessions to provide an opportunity for students to ask questions and get additional help with the course material. 📍 graded assignments and exams, provided feedback to students, and ensured that grades were recorded accurately. 📍 was available to help students with specific questions or problems related to the course material during office hours or by appointment. 📍 assisted the instructor with administrative tasks, such as setting up the course website, monitoring the course email account, or helping to prepare course materials. 📍 worked with students who required special accommodations, such as extra time on exams, to ensure that they were able to succeed in the course. 📍 Overall, my role as a teaching assistant in calculus was to support the instructor in providing a high-quality educational experience for students by providing additional assistance, feedback, and resources. Show less

    • High School Teacher
      • Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

      I have had the privilege of teaching: 📍 Mathematics to 6th, 7th, 9th, and 10th-grade students 📍 Computer Science to 7th-grade students, with a focus on programming in Small Basic and object-oriented programming using Scratch 📍General Mathematics, Statistics, Pre-calculus, and Calculus to 11/12th-grade students 📍Mathematics appreciation club that focused on the application of mathematics in nature, games, and in everyday mundane activities. My approach to teaching has always been centered on providing a solid foundation for students to build on and creating innovative, engaging, challenging, and relevant activities that promote critical thinking and computational thinking. Show less

    • Philippines
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • High School Teacher
      • Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

    • High School Mathematics Teacher
      • Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

    • Philippines
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • High School Mathematics Teacher
      • Jan 2019 - May 2019

    • Philippines
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teaching Assistant
      • Jun 2016 - May 2017

Education

  • National Taiwan Normal University
    Master of Science - MS, Mathematics Education
    2021 - 2023
  • University of the Philippines Open University
    Graduate Certificate, Distance Education
    2020 - 2024
  • University of the Philippines Los Baños
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics Education
    2015 - 2019
  • National Sun Yat-Sen University
    Exchange Program
    2018 - 2019
  • Aquinas School San Juan
    High School Diploma
    2011 - 2015

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