Maria Ruiz
Newman,CA
Summary
More than 15 years as an educator working with diverse grades, students, parents, and administration. More than 15 years of classroom management, lesson development and delivery in multi-grade classrooms. Have instructed all elementary grades from Kindergarten to eighth grade. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. More than five years of master teaching, curriculum overseeing, team-building/leadership, and faculty development. Hardworking leader, goal-driven, multi-task oriented, and adaptable to all work environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Teacher
Mountain House Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
- Work cooperatively and communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Elementary Teacher, Grades K-4
Mountain House Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2015
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Developed and delivered lesson plans for a classroom that had 5 different grade levels.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Central Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Worked with 6 other first grade educators in classroom and lesson plan development.
- Attended weekly staff development trainings.
- Worked with Master Teacher from BTSA Program.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2020
Master of Arts - Teaching
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University Stanislaus
Turlock, CA12.2007
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05.2005
Skills
- Planning and Coordination
- Written Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Awareness
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team-building
- Google Workspace
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Master Teacher
Mountain House Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
Elementary Teacher, Grades K-4
Mountain House Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2015
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Central Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2009
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Teaching
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University Stanislaus
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
San Joaquin Delta College
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