Annette Ruiz
Pleasant Valley,NY
Summary
Dynamic Teacher Assistant with a proven track record at Astor Services for Children and Families, adept in fostering student curiosity through project-based learning and hands-on activities. Excelled in parent-teacher communication and problem-solving, significantly contributing to a positive learning environment and student growth. Skilled in special education, showcasing a growth mindset in educational strategies.
Dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support for students and staff.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Astor Services for Children and Families
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Police Officer
N.Y.P.D
05.2000 - 06.2020
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
Education
Associate Degree In Occupational Studies - Office Technologies
Monroe College
Bronx, NY04.1997
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Project-based learning
- Special education
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Mandated Reporter
- CPR
- The New York City Police Department Academy
- The undergraduate Curriculum in Police Science
- Behavioral Science
- Law
- Physical Education
- Firearms
Volunteer at church in the childrens ministry.
- Watching infants to 3-year-old kids while parents enjoy the service
- Making sure the kids are fed, changed, and safe
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Astor Services for Children and Families
01.2023 - Current
Police Officer
N.Y.P.D
05.2000 - 06.2020
Associate Degree In Occupational Studies - Office Technologies
Monroe College
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