Tamara Ruiz
Phoenix
Summary
Dedicated Elementary School Teacher with over 4 years of experience in lesson planning, classroom management, and technology integration. Expert in assessing student progress and delivering individualized support to enhance academic achievement. Bilingual in Spanish and English, fostering effective communication with students and families. Currently teaching sixth grade mathematics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Washington Elementary School District #6
Phoenix
07.2019 - Current
- Work collaboratively with teammates to increase student success. In the last year, our state test scores have increased by over 13%
- Fostered positive, inclusive classroom environment that supported diverse learning needs
- Provide individualized support for students through small groups, and intervention plans.
- Managing classroom behaviors with individualized goals, and whole group targets
- Assessed student progress through regular formative assessments and provided timely feedback on assignments and tests
- Plan and deliver math lessons to multiple cohorts
- Implemented technology tools to support interactive learning experiences
- Collaborated with support staff to address social-emotional needs of students, enhancing overall classroom well-being
- Integrated hands-on learning experiences into lessons using manipulatives, experiments, field trips, or guest speakers
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences to stay updated on best practices in elementary education
Education
Bachelor of Arts - education, Elementary Education
Arizona State University-West
Glendale, AZ05-2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Special education
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood education
- Online instruction
- Tutoring
- Digital literacy
- Educational technology
- Time management
- Classroom experience
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Word
- Windows
- Mentoring
- Remote meetings
Certification
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Professional Educator License
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Teaching Certification
- Elementary Education Teaching Certification
- Driver's License
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
- English
- Spanish, Expert
- English, Fluent
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Washington Elementary School District #6
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - education, Elementary Education
Arizona State University-West