Aaron Ruggles
Copperas Cove,United States
Summary
Resilient teacher, familiar with challenges associated with teaching students with varieties of behavioral needs. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Killeen ISD
05.2023 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities into lessons.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through engaging group projects and individual assignments.
- Increased student participation with interactive learning tools and diverse teaching methods.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Enhanced classroom dynamics by creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students to thrive.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Instructional Aid / ESSER Interventionist
CCISD / Hettie Halstead Elementary
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Works with identified students to bring them to individually specified proficiency levels
- Develops specific strategies to assist identified students in achieving content/grade level proficiency levels
- Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students, including English language learners, students enrolled in Special Education Programs, students in special reading, and students with unique/diverse learning needs
- Facilitates baseline and outcome assessment administration
- Prepares individual and small group instruction for identified students
- Utilizes research-based instructional strategies.
Military Police
02.2013 - 08.2020
- Patrol supervisor assigned to assess training and assignment placement for daily shifts
- Conducted in-depth investigations in response to Federal and State offenses
- Law Enforcement Officer for Fort Hood Provost Marshall’s Office
- Immediate Supervisor Position of 3 US Soldiers and 2 Korean Soldiers while stationed in South Korea
- 911 Dispatch Operator / Desk Clerk for Camp Humphreys’ Provost Marshal’s Office; created Excel Spread Sheets for case input and weekly citation issuances, coordinated with local Korean Law Enforcement for off post assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Post University
Waterbury, CT05.2023
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Project-Based Learning
- Adaptability
- Individualized Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Public Speaking
- Social Emotional Learning
- Classroom Management
References
- David Ray (757) 323 - 6300
- Christina Newberry (254) 290 -5933
- Andrew Pence (254) 449 - 6655
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Killeen ISD
05.2023 - Current
Instructional Aid / ESSER Interventionist
CCISD / Hettie Halstead Elementary
10.2021 - 06.2023
Military Police
02.2013 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Education
Post University