Heather Lynn Ruggles
20121 SE Stark Street #239Portland, Oregon 97233503-866-7263 hruggles@comcast.net
Objective:
To be a creative and caring teacher specializing in Reading and English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)strategies, and looking for a desired teaching career in the Oregon, Washington, or Idaho areas.
Education:Eastern Oregon University,
Bachelor of Science with Summa Cum Laude HonorsMajor: Multidisciplinary StudiesMinor: Elementary EducationCourse of Study: Literacy and English Speakers of Other Languages2004 – 2006
Mt. Hood Community College Reynolds High School
Major: Education Transfer Major: Early Childhood Education2000 – 2005, 2008 (Spanish) 1996 – 2001
License:
Oregon State Initial I Teaching License July 2006 – April 2010Endorsements: Early Childhood, Elementary: Multiple Subjects Self- ContainedAuthorizations: Early Childhood Education (ECE) K-4 and Elementary Education (ELE) 5-8
Professional Experience:Substitute Teaching,
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade; September 2006 - Present
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Reynolds, David Douglas, Centennial, Parkrose and Corbett School Districts, over 1000 hours total
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Perform all of classroom teachers responsibilities, including recess, lunch, & after school duties
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Create lessons on the spots that are interactive, and within the student's ability levels
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Subbed in Music, PE, Library/Media, ESOL, Middle School, Behavior, regular & blended grade classrooms
Student Teaching,
First Grade, Fairview Elementary, Reynolds School District; April 2006 – June 2006
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10 weeks total, observe & taught for 3 weeks, & took full responsibility as the classroom teacher for 6 weeks
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Created 12 Reading lessons using the Oregon Standards for work sample portfolio
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Followed 15 Math lessons from the Bridges in Mathematics Farm Unit for work sample portfolio
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Created active and engaging lessons through out the rest of the day while using Oregon Standards
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Assessed and tracked students progress for the end of the year report cards
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Developed a positive relationship with students and other teachers
Practicum
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Woodland Elementary, Fourth Grade, 50 hours – Observed parent/teacher conference, TESA testing, andhelped administrate DIBELS
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Sweetbriar Elementary, Fifth Grade, 50 hours – Created and taught 5 Hands-On Science and Reading mini-lessons about photosynthesis
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Troutdale Elementary, Kindergarten, 40 hours – Studied and implemented ESOL strategies to help improve anon-English speakers learn letters of the English alphabet
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Troutdale Elementary, First Grade, 40 hours – Created and taught 5 Science and Reading mini-lessons about penguins and observed parent/ teacher conferences
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Highland Elementary, Fifth Grade, 120 hours – Observed how to set-up a classroom and build a classroomcommunity, and attended 3 days of the TRIBES training classes
Professional Associations, Achievements & Activities:
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Dean’s List, 3 terms at Eastern Oregon University
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President’s List, Vice-President’s List, or Part-time Honor Roll List, 4 terms at Mt. Hood Community College
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The National Dean’s List 2005-2006
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Dance, Cheerleading, Scrapbooking, and reading are my hobbies
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