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Resume

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Education and Certifications

September 2019 - December 2022

Master's Certificate - School Library Media Specialist

May 2014 - May 2019

Master's Degree in Educational Technology

September 2003 - June 2009

Bachelor's of Arts in Elementary Education

Professional Teaching Certification

2008

State of Michigan, K-5

Library Media (ND) K-12

Teaching Certification

2009

State of Texas, Grades 4 - 8

Teaching Experience

August 2012 - August 2016

Classroom Teacher, Lansing Charter Academy

  • Taught all subjects to 30-60 fourth grade students

  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities 

August 2011 - August 2012

Classroom Teacher, 

Salyards Middle School

  • Taught World Cultures to 150 sixth graders

  • Taught 7th Grade remedial reading

August 2009 - August 2011

Classroom Teacher, 

Duryea Elementary School

  • Team taught 66 fourth grade students in the 2009-2010 school year, with a focus on Gifted and Talented

  • Team taught 44 students in the 2010-2011 school year, with a wide range of learners

  • Received Gifted and Talented Certification in 2011

Additional Leadership Experience

  • Named to Staff Leadership Committee 2014-2015, 2015-2016 school years

  • Named fourth grade team captain 2014-2015, 2015-2016 school years

  • Chair of Parent Outreach Committee 2014-2015, 2015-2016 school years

  • Co-coordinated and implemented Science Night 2016

  • New teacher mentor 2014-2015, 2015-2016 school years

  • Co-sponsor of Salyards Mock UN Team 2011-2012 school year

  • Named fourth grade team captain in 2010

  • Named to librarian hiring committee in 2011

  • Active participant in PTO's school carnival committee 2009-2011

  • Received Gifted and Talented Certification in 2011

Relevant Skills

Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, Google Suite, Follett Destiny. Knowledge of SmartBoard, Document Camera/ELMO, screencast applications

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Photo Attribution: All photos either were made available via Wix or belong to Liz Ruffley and comply with school policies, unless otherwise stated.

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