Edgar E. Jimenez Cruz, M. Ed.

Edgar E. Jimenez Cruz, M. Ed. has extensive work experience in the education sector. Edgar E. currently holds the position of Campus Engagement Manager at Ellevation Education, a role they began in 2022. Prior to this, Edgar worked at Houston ISD for several years. Edgar E. served as an Assistant Principal at Gregg Elementary School, where they took on various responsibilities such as Teacher Appraisal System, Teacher's Math Coach, Campus Testing Coordinator, Formative Assessment Coordinator, Data Analysis, and more.

Before becoming an Assistant Principal, Edgar held the positions of Dual Language Team Leader, 5th Grade Math Teacher, and Teacher Specialist/Math Coach within the same school district. As a 5th Grade Math Teacher, they designed lesson plans, assessments, and utilized data to drive instruction. Edgar E. facilitated small group instruction, tutorials, and collaborated with other teachers across the district to promote effective instruction. Edgar also provided feedback to math teachers, led Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and conducted professional development for educators.

Additionally, Edgar served as a Key Teacher and Mentor at Houston ISD, where they functioned as a model classroom teacher and mentor for new teachers. Edgar E. offered support and coaching through a virtual community and conducted professional development sessions. Edgar was recognized as a Highly Effective Teacher based on student performance and the appraisal system.

Overall, Edgar E. Jimenez Cruz, M. Ed. has a strong background in education, showcasing skills in instructional design, data analysis, mentorship, professional development, and leadership.

Edgar E. Jimenez Cruz, M. Ed. holds a Master's in Education degree from the University of St. Thomas in Texas, which was obtained between 2009 and 2011. Prior to that, they completed a Master's Degree in Human Rights from the Escuela Superior de Administración Pública from 1997 to 1999. Edgar also has a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media Studies, which they earned from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana between 1989 and 1993. In addition to their academic achievements, Edgar has obtained several certifications. Edgar E. is a certified Bilingual Teacher EC-4, having received the certification from the Texas Education Agency in April 2009. Edgar E. also holds a Math 4-8 certification, obtained from the same agency in August 2012. Additionally, Edgar has a certification as a School Principal, which they obtained from the Region 4 ESC in July 2018.