Kevin Cruz
Mathematics Teacher at Kang Chiao International School Linkou- Claim this Profile
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Chinese Full professional proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Tagalog Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Licensed Professional Teacher
Professional Regulation CommissionMay, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Kang Chiao International School Linkou
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Taiwan
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mathematics Teacher
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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
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Mathematics Tutor
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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
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Dayuan International Senior High School
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Taoyuan City, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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IBDP AI Mathematics Teacher
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Jan 2023 - May 2023
Teaching IBDP Applications and Interpretation Higher Level Teaching IBDP Applications and Interpretation Higher Level
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National Taiwan Normal University
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Calculus Teaching Assistant
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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
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Aquinas School San Juan
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Philippines
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High School Teacher
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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
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Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
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Philippines
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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High School Teacher
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
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High School Mathematics Teacher
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Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
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University of the Philippines Rural High School
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Philippines
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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High School Mathematics Teacher
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
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University of the Philippines Rural High School
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Philippines
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Jun 2016 - May 2017
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Education
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National Taiwan Normal University
Master of Science - MS, Mathematics Education -
University of the Philippines Open University
Graduate Certificate, Distance Education -
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics Education -
National Sun Yat-Sen University
Exchange Program -
Aquinas School San Juan
High School Diploma