Adrian Ruffin
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Industrious and versatile educator experienced in stepping into a variety of classroom settings and maintaining productive, student-centered learning environments. Skilled at delivering engaging lessons, facilitating discussions, and supporting student achievement. Committed to partnering with teachers to help students reach their full academic potential.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade ESOL Teacher
Kanoheda Elementary School
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2026 - Current
- Implemented interactive teaching strategies that increased engagement and participation among ESOL students.
- Developed tailored lesson plans that improved language acquisition for diverse student populations.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adjusting instructional methods to ensure individualized support.
- Enhanced professional development through participation in workshops, seminars, and conferences on best practices in English language teaching.
- Served as an advocate for ESOL students within the school community, promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity among staff and peers.
- Implemented targeted interventions to support struggling readers and writers.
SEL Lead
Kanoheda Elementary School
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Built trust and rapport with a compassionate approach.
- Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide students with culturally responsive care.
- Reinforced PBIS strategies
- Attended professional development workshops to enhance
Gifted/ESOL Teacher
Kanoheda Elementary School
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and adapted instructional strategies accordingly.
- Developed collaborative activities fostering language acquisition in a multicultural classroom environment.
- Facilitated workshops for parents to educate them on supporting their gifted children's learning journey.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lesson plans.
- Mentored fellow teachers in strategies for nurturing advanced learners' potential.
Second Grade Teacher
Kanoheda Elementary School
Lawrenceville, GA
07.2021 - 05.2025
- Implemented assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adjust instruction.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Mentored new educators on classroom management techniques and instructional methods.
- Integrated technology tools into lessons to enhance learning experiences and accessibility.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
- Mentored educators in integrating technology to enhance literacy instruction and engagement.
- Implemented guided reading groups to provide differentiated instruction based on individual skill levels and learning goals.
- Supported English language learners by providing targeted instruction in vocabulary development and comprehension strategies.
- Developed cross-curricular projects that integrated literacy skills into other subject areas, deepening student understanding.
- Led grade-level meetings to align curriculum goals with school-wide initiatives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burke County High School
Waynesboro, Georgia05-2017
Education Specialist - The Accomplished Teacher (P-5)
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA05-2024
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Mercer University
Atlanta, Georgia12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA05-2021
Skills
- Instructional planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Literacy strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Teacher mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Flexible and adaptable
Accomplishments
- 2028 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Served as the local school SEL Lead since 2023.
- Founded and oversaw the school's Prancing Patriots cheerleading program.
Certification
Coaching Endorsement
ESOL Endorsement (P-12)
Gifted Endorsement
Mathematics Endorsement
Timeline
5th Grade ESOL Teacher
Kanoheda Elementary School
08.2026 - Current
Gifted/ESOL Teacher
Kanoheda Elementary School
08.2025 - 05.2026
SEL Lead
Kanoheda Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Kanoheda Elementary School
07.2021 - 05.2025
Education Specialist - The Accomplished Teacher (P-5)
Mercer University
High School Diploma -
Burke County High School
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Mercer University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Clayton State University