REYNALDO CRUZ DIAZ

PHOTOGRAPHER|JOURNALIST|EDUCATOR|TRANSLATOR

E D U C A T I O N

Bachelor of Arts in English Secondary in French
Graduated with Honors
University of Holguín

P R O F I L E

Multimedia and linguistic professional with 15+ years of experience. Record of success in the areas of teaching, writing and documenting issues of national and international interest.

Notable Works:

  • Documented Pope Francis (September 2015) and US President Barack Obama (March 2016) visits to Cuba

  • Documented three National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductions in Cooperstown, NY (July of 2016, 2017, 2022)

  • Documented the funeral procession of Fidel Castro (December 2016)

  • Published interview with Senator Richard Blumenthal for The Winsted Citizen (March 2023)

  • Translated three SABR books from English to Spanish

  • Founder of Cuban Lenses United: Gathering Cuban Photographers globally

    Professional Experience

    Photographer & Journalist

    Universo Béisbol Magazine 2010 – Present
    Founder/Editor-in-Chief
    Holguín, Cuba

    • Head writer of Universo Béisbol (Baseball Universe)

    • Publisher of monthly digital independent non-profit magazine

    • Interviewed and documented local and international baseball players

    • Designed layout of publication

    The Winsted Citizen 2023
    Photographer/Reporter
    Winsgted, CT, USA

    • Exercised good news judgment with strong attention to detail, and a commitment to journalistic integrity

    • Adhered to company’s editorial codes of ethics

    • Attentive to details and met deadlines with ease

    “I Love Cuba Photo Tours” 2017 - 2021
    Street, Portrait and Documentary Photography
    Havana, Cuba

    • Traveled with foreign photographers throughout areas of Havana for documentary style street photography

    • Served as a hospitality specialist organizing tours, activities, lodging, and food accommodations for global travelers

    • Expertise in Cuban history, including art, architecture, politics and economy

    Béisbol de Siempre TV Show 2017 – 2020
    Cameraman, Baseball Analyst and Historian
    Havana, Cuba

    • Shoot video for on-air circulation

    • Conduct research and analysis for sports talk style production

    • On-camera analyst and historian

    ¡AHORA! Newspaper 2010 - 2017
    Holguín, Cuba

    • Translator and Photojournalist

    • Translate, edit and publish for print and digital media

    • Researched and wrote long and short form articles and photo documentation

    • Exercised good news judgment with strong attention to detail, and a commitment to journalistic integrity

    • Adhered to company’s editorial codes of ethics

    • Skilled on various digital platforms and abreast of current events and newsmakers in news, sports and pop culture

    • Attentive to details and met deadlines with ease

    Educator
    Holguín, Cuba

    • Taught English, Spanish, French, Translation and Technology at high school and university levels

    • Worked with administration to develop and plan syllabus

    • Demonstrated interest, commitment, and ability to challenge students at all levels

    • Knowledge and understanding of learning and teaching philosophy and the developmental needs of students

    • Evidence of strong, positive student & classroom management

    • Ability to use assessments to inform instruction

    • Met institution’s quality assurance requirements, curriculum and activities

    • Commitment to Professional Development

    Educator | St. Paul Catholic High School | Bristol, CT | January 2024 – Present

    • Strong understanding of Spanish grammar, syntax, and vocabulary

    • Ability to create engaging and effective lesson plans tailored to different learning styles and proficiency levels

    • Experience in using technology and multimedia tools to enhance language instruction

    • Knowledge of cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries and ability to incorporate cultural elements into lessons

    • Effective classroom management skills to create a positive and conducive learning environment

    • Skilled in assessing student progress and using data to inform instructional decisions

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with students­­­–, parents, and colleagues

    • Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with language teaching methodologies

     

    Educator | Holguín, Cuba | 2003 - 2010

    • Taught English, Spanish, French, Translation, and Technology at high school and university levels

    • Collaborated with administration to develop and implement syllabi

    • Demonstrated dedication to challenging students across diverse academic levels

    • Applied knowledge of learning and teaching philosophies to meet developmental needs of students

    • Excelled in fostering strong, positive student and classroom management

    • Utilized assessments effectively to enhance instructional strategies

    • Ensured compliance with institution’s quality assurance standards, curriculum, and activities

    • Committed to ongoing professional development

      English Translation I, Semester II (English Major, University of Holguín Oscar Lucero Moya)

      English Translation III, Semester II (English Major, University of Holguín Oscar Lucero Moya)

      English Interpreting II, Semester II (English Major, University of Holguín Oscar Lucero Moya)

      SL Semester I (IPUEC Luis Escalona, High School, Holguín, Cuba)

      English Speaking, Semester I (English Major, University of Holguín Oscar Lucero Moya)

      Spanish Language and Literature (EIDE Pedro Díaz Coello, with Venezuelan Social Workers, Holguín, Cuba)

      Translation course for PhD Candidates (ISP José de la Luz y Caballero, Teachers Training University, Holguín, Cuba)

      French, Semester I (English Major, University of Holguín Oscar Lucero Moya)

     

    ESL Student Teacher | 2003 - 2006

    English Writing Semester II (English Major, University of Holguín Oscar Lucero Moya)

    ESL, Semester II (School of Social Workers Celia Sánchez Manduley, Holguín, Cuba)

    ESL Semester I (School of Social Workers Celia Sánchez Manduley, Holguín, Cuba)

    ESL Semesters I and II (IPUEC Luis Escalona, High School, Holguín, Cuba)

    Post Graduate Teaching | 2007 - 2010

    ESL, Semester I (UCI, IT University, Havana, Cuba)

    English for Specific Purposes (e-commerce, information security, software engineering), Semester II (UCI, IT University, Havana, Cuba)

    English for Specific Purposes (e-commerce, information security, software engineering), Semesters I and II (UCI, IT University, Havana, Cuba)

    Awards, Recognition and Memberships

    • Various Awards for journalism, web publishing and photography from December 2009 to August 2017.

    • Member of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) since 2014

    • Major League Baseball Press Credentials since 2014

    • Member of iStock by Getty Images since 2021

    • Member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) since 2023

    • Profiled and interviewed by Connecticut Public’s Diane Orson; October 2022

    • Founder/Public speaker of Unfiltered Cuba Seminar (2023-2024)

    Works Published and Citations

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Always with a high drive.

Even though I am passionate about a number of things, photography and journalism are my biggest passions. I have a tremendous drive to thrive in every endeavor that I set myself to, and that includes capturing people. Despite being able to work on my own, I love establishing a good communication with my clients, and I am a team player.

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