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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Alberto Ruiz

Ceres

Summary

Dynamic ESL Teacher and Case Manager at Sierra Vista Child & Family Services, skilled in student assessment and interactive teaching. Enhanced student proficiency through engaging activities and technology integration, resulting in improved communication skills. Known for empathy and patience, fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic success.

An educational professional with proven background in teaching English as second language. Developed and implemented tailored lesson plans that significantly improved student language proficiency. Focused on team collaboration and adapting to changing educational needs, ensuring reliable and flexible support for colleagues and students.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESL Teacher and Case Manager

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
06.2013 - Current
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
  • Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
  • Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
  • Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
  • Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.
  • Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.

ESL and GED Teacher

Learning Quest Education
01.2008 - 06.2013
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of each student in the class.
  • Developed strong partnerships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s academic achievements and areas for improvement.
  • Increased GED pass rates through targeted tutoring sessions and additional support for struggling students.
  • Supported students in developing critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and real-world applications of concepts taught in class.
  • Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.

Academic Tutor

Philadelphia Christian University
08.2004 - 09.2008
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, using data-driven decision-making to inform future instructional planning.

Counselor-in-Education

CBCIPE
01.2000 - 10.2007
  • Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within the counseling field.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Worked closely with families to support clients in their recovery process and strengthen relationships among family members.
  • Enhanced family dynamics by providing family counseling sessions.

ESL Teacher, Migrant Camps

Stanislaus County Department of Education
08.2000 - 05.2004
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
  • Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
  • Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.

Education

Certificate of Teaching English of Other Languages - Teaching English As A Second Language

International TEFL And TESOL
Canada
05-2024

Teacher Of English As A Foreign Language - Teaching English As A Second Language

International Association Of Professions Career Co
Canada
05-2022

CASAS Coordinator Certificate of Completion - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

CASAS
Los Angeles
03-2019

Doctor of Ministry - Counseling

Vision International University
Ramona, CA
06-2004

English As A Second Language Certificate - Education

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
08-2002

Skills

  • Empathy and patience
  • Student assessment
  • Teaching English
  • Classroom management
  • Interactive teaching
  • Technology integration
  • Online teaching

Accomplishments

  • Developed international and domestic ESL and TEFL curriculum for more than 20 students.
  • Collaborated with team of several people in the development of Workforce program.

Certification

  • CASAS Coordinator
  • ESL Coursework - University of California, Berkeley

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

ESL Teacher and Case Manager

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
06.2013 - Current

ESL and GED Teacher

Learning Quest Education
01.2008 - 06.2013

Academic Tutor

Philadelphia Christian University
08.2004 - 09.2008

ESL Teacher, Migrant Camps

Stanislaus County Department of Education
08.2000 - 05.2004

Counselor-in-Education

CBCIPE
01.2000 - 10.2007

Certificate of Teaching English of Other Languages - Teaching English As A Second Language

International TEFL And TESOL

Teacher Of English As A Foreign Language - Teaching English As A Second Language

International Association Of Professions Career Co

CASAS Coordinator Certificate of Completion - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

CASAS

Doctor of Ministry - Counseling

Vision International University

English As A Second Language Certificate - Education

University of California, Berkeley
Alberto Ruiz