#TEACH — Training Educators And Creating Hope
Three-Year Coaching & Support Record
Complete record of coaching, observation, intervention, and certification support provided throughout the interim-certificate period. Generated Nov 3, 2026 · trainingeducators.app
Candidate
Benjamin Cruz (TCH-20611)
State
Georgia
Program
#TEACH Elementary
Certification Area
Secondary 6-12 ELA
Current Stage
Teaching Year 1
Current Tier
Tier 2 – Active Teaching and Full Coaching
Enrolled
May 13, 2025
Coursework Completed
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Teaching Year
1
1. Certificate Period
- Induction Certificate — Secondary 6-12 ELA. Issued Oct 1, 2025, expires Sep 30, 2028 (Active).
2. Coach Assignment Continuity
- Primary Coach: Jordan Pratt, May 20, 2025 – present (Initial assignment)
Coaching tier progression: Tier 1 – Coursework Support (from May 13, 2025 — Initial enrollment) → Tier 2 – Active Teaching and Full Coaching (from Jun 8, 2026 — Tier transition per trigger (ITC obtained / coursework completed))
3. Teaching Employment
- Teacher, Grant Academy (Full-Time), from Jul 10, 2025 (current) — verified Oct 14, 2026.
Verified teaching time: 159 of 570 days required under Georgia rules.
4. Coaching Interactions (6 qualifying contacts)
| Date | Coach | Method | Focus / Need | Feedback & Next Steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | Jordan Pratt | Group Coaching | Differentiation — Data-driven small groups | Candidate is implementing prior recommendations with growing consistency. Next session per cadence; observe transition routine. |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Jordan Pratt | Video Conference | Student Engagement — Behavior support strategies | Candidate is implementing prior recommendations with growing consistency. Next session per cadence; observe transition routine. |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Jordan Pratt | Group Coaching | Differentiation — Engagement in whole-group instruction | Candidate is implementing prior recommendations with growing consistency. Next session per cadence; observe transition routine. |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Jordan Pratt | In-Person | Lesson Planning — Behavior support strategies | Candidate is implementing prior recommendations with growing consistency. Next session per cadence; observe transition routine. |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Jordan Pratt | Group Coaching | Lesson Planning — Scaffolding for ELL students | Candidate is implementing prior recommendations with growing consistency. Next session per cadence; observe transition routine. |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Jordan Pratt | Video Conference | Differentiation — Formative assessment design | Candidate is implementing prior recommendations with growing consistency. Next session per cadence; observe transition routine. |
* Does not count toward required coaching cadence (automated or non-individualized channel).
5. Observations (1 completed)
Sep 13, 2026 — In-Person observation by Jordan Pratt Successful
Rubric: Learning Environment 3/4 · Instructional Delivery 2/4 · Student Engagement 3/4 · Assessment & Feedback 2/4 · Professional Practice 2/4
Strengths: Positive classroom culture; strong rapport with students. Growth: Checks for understanding could be more systematic. Actions: Implement structured CFU routine; follow-up coaching session scheduled.
Acknowledged by candidate Oct 25, 2026.
6. Interventions (0)
No interventions were required.