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Ruth Levi

Westlake Village

Summary

Dynamic educator with proven skills in classroom management and early childhood education, honed at Kadima Day School ECEC and other institutions. Excelled in fostering child development and enhancing literacy, achieving significant progress in student engagement. Expert in parent-teacher communication, ensuring a collaborative approach to nurturing young minds.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Kadima Day School ECEC
03.2025 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.

Manager

Lilo's Music Recording Studio
02.2012 - 01.2016


  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for musicians.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication.
  • Communicated with musicians regarding scheduled events.
  • Assisted with booking and scheduling recordings.


Home Childcare Provider

Owner at Gan Nes
05.2007 - 08.2011
  • Built strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s progress and needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized living and play areas to promote child health and safety.
  • Established and followed stable routine for children to meet emotional and developmental needs.
  • Developed engaging activities to help children learn and grow.
  • Served as a positive role model for children in my care by exhibiting patience, kindness, and a strong work ethic on a daily basis.
  • Improved language skills in young learners through engaging storytelling sessions and interactive games.
  • Implemented consistent routines for naptime, mealtime, and playtime, creating a structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Efficiently managed the financial aspects of a home-based childcare business, such as budgeting expenses and tracking payments from parents.
  • Administered medication following instructions from parents and physicians.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Valerio Elementary School.
09.2003 - 12.2004
  • Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific concepts or tasks, resulting in improved comprehension and performance.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions focusing on targeted skill areas for increased mastery levels.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.

Teacher Assistant, ESL Coordinator, SE Assistant

Nestle Elementary School
01.1998 - 06.2003
  • Developed strong relationships with students, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Used teacher's guide and other curriculum materials for students, facilitating inclusive learning.
  • Managed an ESL pull-out program assisting bi lingual children in english and enhance their language skills.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress to facilitate ongoing communication with teachers and principal about the

students progress.

Assisted teachers with classroom management, copying material, correcting tests, reading books, implementing activities and rehearsing for plays and performances. Assisted students with classwork, understanding material, explaining instructions, comprehension, problem solving, projects, redirecting and supervising.


Education

Child Development Classes - Early Childhood Care And Education 12 Units

Pierce College
Pierce College
09-2018

Past An AA (60 Unit) Equivalent Exams - English, Math, Reading Comprehension,

LVSD
Las Virgenes District Office Calabasas, CA
10-2014

Special Education - 600 Hours of Special Education Trainee

LAUSD
Reseda, CA
02-2005

Preschool Training Completion Certificate - Child Development

West Valley Occupational Center
Woodland Hills, CA
06-1991

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA
09-1990

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Child development
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Early childhood education

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Kadima Day School ECEC
03.2025 - Current

Manager

Lilo's Music Recording Studio
02.2012 - 01.2016

Home Childcare Provider

Owner at Gan Nes
05.2007 - 08.2011

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Valerio Elementary School.
09.2003 - 12.2004

Teacher Assistant, ESL Coordinator, SE Assistant

Nestle Elementary School
01.1998 - 06.2003

Child Development Classes - Early Childhood Care And Education 12 Units

Pierce College

Past An AA (60 Unit) Equivalent Exams - English, Math, Reading Comprehension,

LVSD

Special Education - 600 Hours of Special Education Trainee

LAUSD

Preschool Training Completion Certificate - Child Development

West Valley Occupational Center

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Los Angeles Valley College
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