April Ruegger
Hiram,Georgia
Summary
Enthusiastic, compassionate, and hardworking educator with a positive attitude towards learning that is reflected in teaching style. Possesses a natural ability and appreciation of children and their ability to grow and learn. Effectively works with staff and students to facilitate learning and uses self-example to positively model behavior and mannerisms. Willing to work above and beyond to achieve goals both personally and professionally. Dedicated to continuing own education and training to better serve students, school, and community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional (Kindergarten)
Paulding School Board
01.2018 - Current
- Provide a nurturing and structured learning environment
- Facilitate student learning in STEM activities and Project Based Learning
- Support lead teacher with technology integration
- Teach daily reading group for intervention
- Provide educational materials including daily activities and homework.
Student Teacher 4th Grade Homeroom (Gifted and Inclusion)
Paulding County School Board
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Foster student curiosity for student learning
- Utilize data driven instruction for NBI and DI instruction.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Participate in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Assist in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
Substitute Teacher
Paulding County School Board
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Covered a fourth-grade homeroom teacher for 5 weeks
- Taught standards-based instruction and assessments
- Instructed special areas as well – Music, Art, PE and STEM.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Paraprofessional Special Education
Pasco County School Board
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided support for self-contained autism 3rd grade students
- Utilized IEP and 504 Plans
- Supported lead teacher in behavior intervention plans.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, P-5 -
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
East Lake High School
Tarpon Springs, FL06.1999
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Activity Planning
- Social Skills Training
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Test Proctoring
- Classroom Organization
- Teacher Support
- Reading Intervention
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- IEP familiarity
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
Certification
- Georgia Department of Education - Elementary Education, P-5, 06/2024
- Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate, 11/05/2018
Timeline
Student Teacher 4th Grade Homeroom (Gifted and Inclusion)
Paulding County School Board
01.2024 - 04.2024
Paraprofessional (Kindergarten)
Paulding School Board
01.2018 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Paulding County School Board
01.2016 - 01.2018
Paraprofessional Special Education
Pasco County School Board
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, P-5 -
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
East Lake High School