“Evidence based practices leads to outcomes and growth of a person.” -D. Cruz
Quick Facts:
- K-12, Teacher and School Administrator
- Mathematics Adjunct
- Educational Consultant
- School Board Member
- Teacher and Principal Coach
- Division I Athlete
- NCAA Division I and III-Head Volleyball Coach
- NJCAA Head Volleyball Coach
- NJCAA Head Baseball Coach
- NJSIAA H.S. Basketball/Volleyball Head Coach
- NJCAA Assistant Basketball Coach
- 3x Coach of the Year
- Youth Soccer Coach
- Business Owner
- Motivational Speaker
- Life Coach
- Fluent in Spanish
Dreaming is one thing, making it happen is another thing: so don’t let anyone tell you how to dream
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The most important factor in coaching teachers, principals or anyone for this matter is making sure you build a trustworthy relationship. YOU, cannot coach anyone unless you have cultivated a relationship.
Feedback is easy to give but harder to take. As you coach your teachers, principals or anyone there will be times the person you are coaching may feel criticized and there is nothing they are doing correct. so its important to celebrate small wins as well as big wins.
Having a growth mindset is an essential characteristic to become better in your craft. Part of coaching someone is pushing them to their limits so they can become highly effective in all aspects of life.
Celebrating educators with open dialogue amongst other professional will allow time to debate and learn from one another. Here is a video with former Commissioner of Education Cerf.
Taking action and representing my constituents at the New Jersey Trenton State House.
What motivates Dan Cruz? What sets him on fire? Well, get to know Dan just a little bit and reach out with any questions you may have.
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The work has to get done, so why not me!
- Curriculum Writing
- Provide high quality curricular training and resources to staff
- Identifying research-based Math and Science Resources
- Coaching Math and Science Departments
- Ensure use of effective, research-based teaching methodologies and practices
- Work with administration and teachers to improve their teaching practice through coaching, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning
- Work with Principal and teachers to constantly assess and improve student achievement results
- Ensure use of effective, research-based teaching methodologies and practices
- Implement data-driven instructional practices and lead discussions about student performance
- Ensure learning environment and classroom instruction maximizes student learning
- Perform Gallery walks with admin team
- Develop mathematical strategies to improve teaching
- Review state standard test scores and develop a strategic plan
- Provide professional development to team of administrators and teachers
- Ensure use of effective, research-based teaching methodologies and practices
- Implement data-driven instructional practices and lead discussions about student
- District School Administrator
- High School Principal
- Director of Curriculum and Instruction
- Vice Principal of Mathematics and Science (H.S)
- Vice Principal (Pre-k- 8)
- Elected School Board Member
- Candidate for United States Senate
- Formal Candidate for N.J. State Senate 24th District
- Campaign Manager
- VOCAP Education Consulting
- Classroom Leader
- Adjunct of Mathematics
- Life Coach
- Husband and Father
- One first team All-Academic
- One first team Preseason All-American
- 14 first team All-region 19 NJCAA D-III Players
- 13 first team All- region 19 NJCAA D-III tournament team Players
- Three region 19 MVP NJCAA D-III tournament players
- Three Region 19 2004, 2008, and 2009 NJCAA D-III tournament championships
- Three District H NJCAA D-III final appearances
- 2004, 2008 and 2009 NJCAA D-III Region XIX Women’s Volleyball Coach of the Year
- 2004, 2008 and 2009 Garden State Athletic Conference Coach of the Year
- 2010 Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC) One- All- Conference Academic Team
- 2011 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)-Two– All- Conference Academic Team
- 2015 Two– 2nd team All Essex Conference Players (H.S. Basketball)
- 2016 1st team All Essex Conference Player (H.S. Basketball)