Sarah Ruiz
Anderson
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Northwest Arctic Borough School District, excelling in differentiated instruction and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and personalized support, fostering a positive learning environment. Committed to collaboration and continuous improvement, effectively addressing diverse learning needs and promoting student success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Teacher
Primrose School of Geist
07.2024 - Current
- Established routines and procedures that maximized time spent on instruction while minimizing classroom disruptions.
- Implemented various instructional strategies including project-based learning, inquiry-based instruction, and authentic assessment methods to engage all learners effectively.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Special Education Aide
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Led small group instruction sessions tailored specifically to address diverse learning needs within the classroom population.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for use in evaluations and reports.
- Assisted in the development of functional life skills for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Documented student progress, obstacles and academic milestones for parents and faculty.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Elementary School Teacher
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-2020
Skills
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology integration
- Growth mindset
- Problem-solving skills
- Oral communication
- Student monitoring
- Special education
- Group and individual instruction
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
CPR/AED Certification
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Timeline
Support Teacher
Primrose School of Geist
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Aide
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
09.2023 - 05.2024
Elementary School Teacher
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
08.2020 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
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