Heather Lynn Ruggles 20121 SE Stark Street #239

Portland, Oregon 97233

503-866-7263 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 Honors
Major: Multidisciplinary Studies
Minor: Elementary Education
Course of Study: Literacy and English Speakers of Other Languages
2004 – 2006
Mt. Hood Community College Reynolds High School
Major: Education Transfer Major: Early Childhood Education
2000 – 2005, 2008 (Spanish) 1996 – 2001
License:
Oregon State Initial I Teaching License July 2006 – April 2010
Endorsements: Early Childhood, Elementary: Multiple Subjects Self- Contained
Authorizations: Early Childhood Education (ECE) K-4 and Elementary Education (ELE) 5-8
Professional Experience:
Substitute Teaching, Kindergarten through Eighth Grade; September 2006 - Present
• Reynolds, David Douglas, Centennial, Parkrose and Corbett School Districts, over 1000 hours total
• Perform all of classroom teachers responsibilities, including recess, lunch, & after school duties
• Create lessons on the spots that are interactive, and within the student's ability levels
• 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
• 10 weeks total, observe & taught for 3 weeks, & took full responsibility as the classroom teacher for 6 weeks
• Created 12 Reading lessons using the Oregon Standards for work sample portfolio
• Followed 15 Math lessons from the Bridges in Mathematics Farm Unit for work sample portfolio
• Created active and engaging lessons through out the rest of the day while using Oregon Standards
• Assessed and tracked students progress for the end of the year report cards
• Developed a positive relationship with students and other teachers
Practicum
• Woodland Elementary, Fourth Grade, 50 hours – Observed parent/teacher conference, TESA testing, and
helped administrate DIBELS
• Sweetbriar Elementary, Fifth Grade, 50 hours – Created and taught 5 Hands-On Science and Reading mini-
lessons about photosynthesis
• Troutdale Elementary, Kindergarten, 40 hours – Studied and implemented ESOL strategies to help improve a
non-English speakers learn letters of the English alphabet
• Troutdale Elementary, First Grade, 40 hours – Created and taught 5 Science and Reading mini-lessons about
penguins and observed parent/ teacher conferences
• Highland Elementary, Fifth Grade, 120 hours – Observed how to set-up a classroom and build a classroom
community, and attended 3 days of the TRIBES training classes

Professional Associations, Achievements & Activities:

• Dean’s List, 3 terms at Eastern Oregon University
• President’s List, Vice-President’s List, or Part-time Honor Roll List, 4 terms at Mt. Hood Community College
• The National Dean’s List 2005-2006
• Dance, Cheerleading, Scrapbooking, and reading are my hobbies