Daniel Thompson
Waukegan, Illinois — Reymond S. Dela Cruz, Ph.D., an internationally recognized Physics and Science educator, researcher, and mentor, continues to distinguish himself as a leading authority in inclusive STEM education through sustained excellence, peer-recognized achievements, scholarly authorship, and influential leadership roles across the United States and abroad.
With more than twenty-five years of professional experience in secondary and postsecondary science education, Dr. Dela Cruz has demonstrated a rare combination of instructional mastery, research-driven innovation, and national-level recognition. His career reflects a consistent pattern of distinction marked by competitive awards, published scholarship, formal evaluative responsibilities, and leadership in institutions serving diverse and high-need populations.
National and Professional Recognition for Excellence
Dr. Dela Cruz’s professional standing is underscored by repeated competitive honors recognizing exceptional achievement in education. He was named Most Outstanding Teacher of the Philippines for two consecutive years, a distinction awarded through a selective national evaluation process recognizing sustained instructional excellence and leadership. He has also received formal commendation from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for integrating environmental initiatives into educational programming, an acknowledgment reflecting cross-sector impact beyond the classroom.
In addition, Dr. Dela Cruz earned top placements in district-level competitions for the Improvisation of Teaching Materials, recognizing original instructional tools that measurably improved student learning outcomes. These distinctions collectively establish a record of recognition well beyond routine professional acknowledgment and reflect standing among the most accomplished educators in his field.
Independent Scholarly Authorship and Dissemination
Dr. Dela Cruz has authored and published multiple scholarly works contributing original knowledge to education and learning sciences. His peer-reviewed article, “Catch-up Fridays: Bridging Gaps and Boosting Learning in Physics,” examines evidence-based intervention strategies designed to close learning gaps in Physics instruction. The work has been disseminated through professional academic platforms and contributes to ongoing discourse on equitable STEM education.
His doctoral dissertation, “Neophyte Filipino Students’ Views Toward U.S.A. School Climate,” was formally published in the Pantao International Journal, an international academic journal. This publication analyzes cross-cultural educational integration and school climate adaptation, offering data-driven insights relevant to U.S. educational policy and immigrant student success.
These publications reflect sustained scholarly output and demonstrate Dr. Dela Cruz’s role as a knowledge producer whose work informs professional practice and educational research.
Authority as an Evaluator and Judge of the Work of Others
Beyond authorship, Dr. Dela Cruz has been repeatedly entrusted with formal evaluative responsibilities, an indicator of professional authority and peer trust. He has served as a judge for science fairs, evaluating student research, innovation, and scientific methodology. These appointments require subject-matter expertise and impartial assessment of others’ work, reinforcing his standing as a recognized authority in science education.
Additionally, Dr. Dela Cruz has served on hiring committees for science educators, participating directly in professional peer review and selection processes that shape institutional quality. These roles reflect institutional reliance on his expertise to assess competence, innovation, and instructional excellence in others.
Original Contributions with Measurable Impact
Dr. Dela Cruz has made original contributions of educational significance by developing customized Physics learning packets tailored to immigrant, ESL, and underserved student populations. These materials were designed to address systemic learning gaps and were subsequently shared with colleagues and adopted beyond his own classroom.
His instructional innovations extend to strategic intervention programs implemented across multiple institutions, resulting in measurable improvements in student achievement and engagement. These contributions demonstrate influence beyond routine teaching duties and reflect impact at the programmatic and institutional levels.
Leadership in Distinguished Educational Institutions
Currently serving as a Physics Teacher at Waukegan High School – Brookside Campus in Illinois, Dr. Dela Cruz plays a critical role in one of the region’s diverse public secondary institutions. His responsibilities extend beyond instruction to include curriculum alignment, mentoring, and institutional decision-making.
He actively participates in Physics content leadership meetings, shaping curriculum standards and instructional coherence. He also mentors students in robotics competitions, guiding them toward advanced STEM pathways aligned with national workforce development priorities.
Previously, Dr. Dela Cruz held long-term leadership and mentoring roles at secondary and postsecondary institutions in the Philippines, including Flora A. Ylagan High School and System Plus Computer College. Across these roles, he consistently served as a mentor to early-career educators, a demonstration teacher in special education training, and a leader in science and robotics programs.
Distinguished Professional Credentials and Licensure
Dr. Dela Cruz holds active professional educator licensure in both the United States (Illinois) and the Philippines, reflecting formal recognition of professional competence across jurisdictions. He is certified in Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) and serves as a certified mentor for newly hired science teachers credentials reserved for experienced educators with demonstrated instructional excellence.
Sustained Influence and Multiplier Effect
A defining feature of Dr. Dela Cruz’s career is its multiplier effect. His influence extends through students he has mentored into STEM pathways, educators he has trained and supervised, and institutions that have adopted his instructional frameworks. His service as a Scout Leader with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines further reflects leadership in youth development and community engagement.
A Record of Distinction at the Top of the Field
Taken together, Dr. Dela Cruz’s nationally recognized awards, peer-reviewed publications, formal judging responsibilities, original instructional contributions, and leading roles in distinguished institutions establish a sustained record of professional distinction. His career reflects consistent acclaim, influence, and impact at a level reserved for educators who have risen to the upper echelon of their profession.
As U.S. education systems continue to prioritize STEM excellence, inclusion, and innovation, Dr. Reymond S. Dela Cruz stands as a model of internationally recognized expertise and leadership whose work continues to shape the future of science education.
Media Contact & Professional Engagements
Reymond S. Dela Cruz, Ph.D., welcomes opportunities to collaborate with school districts, educational leaders, professional associations, and academic institutions committed to advancing equitable STEM and Physics education, inclusive instructional leadership, and evidence-based teaching innovation.
Through his consultancy and professional engagement, Dr. Dela Cruz offers customized professional development, keynote presentations, and capacity-building workshops focused on inclusive STEM instructional design, research-driven Physics interventions, differentiated instruction for immigrant and special-needs learners, and data-informed teacher mentoring and leadership development.
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