April Ruiz-Alegria
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MTSS (Multi-Tier Systems of Support) Facilitator
Cholla High School: Tucson Unified School District
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Facilitate services based on student data of improvement in student achievement, discipline, absenteeism, and other challenges identified by school leaders
- Meet with students and document sessions throughout duration of MTSS plan
- Academic Intervention Team member - provide professional support to increase academic achievement, data planning meetings, and professional development
- Monitor and adjust MTSS plans according to student specific academic goals
- Administer and coordinate high stakes student testing
- Conduct monthly Professional Development for educators to increase knowledge in Tier 1 & 2 instruction, MTSS process, Positive Behavior Intervention Support
- Proficient in Synergy (LMS)
- Created and delivered presentations using multiple tech platforms, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Spiritline Varsity Coach
Tucson Unified School District
09.2018 - 11.2023
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by setting high expectations for both athletes and coaching staff, inspiring all to reach their fullest potential.
- Analyzed and evaluated team performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
- Provided mentorship to student-athletes in areas such as teamwork, leadership skills, time management, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
Summer School Coordinator
Cholla High School: Tucson Unified School District
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
Exceptional Education Department Chair
Cholla High School: Tucson Unified School District
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Monitored and lead Exceptional Education efforts at the school building level
- Provided ad hoc reporting and various data analyses within multiple departments for building administration and district leadership team
- Conducted best practices in keeping exceptional education staff current with federal law requirements, ADE expectations and student achievement
- Interviewed, hired, and onboarded staff, completing regular performance evaluations and developing corrective action plan as needed.
Exceptional Education Educator
Cholla High School: Tucson Unified School District
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Maintain compliance on all assigned Individual Education Plan's, create and deliver appropriate lessons that are combined with appropriate accommodations and or modifications and goals/objectives listed in the IEP
- Collaboration with general education teachers to ensure student success
- Monitor progress, collect data throughout the year of any assigned IEP
- Trained paraprofessionals to follow schedule and to follow ADL's; and to provide assistance to the self-contained teacher.
Substitute Teacher
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Substitute teacher at various schools throughout the school years.
Exceptional Education Educator
Baboquivari High School: Baboquivari Unified School District #40
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Non-Teacher of Record Alternative Math & English
- Developed and implemented lesson plans 9th-12th grade
- Co-Teacher in the areas of American History & Biology
- Constructed and conducted IEP meetings
- Managed caseload of 40 plus students.
Behavioral Health Case Manager
La Frontera Arizona: Tucson, AZ
10.2008 - 07.2010
- Managed caseload of 30+ clients (ages 5-17)
- Provided daily reports on all client contact including face to face, crisis situations, referrals for services within the network
- Coordination of Care post treatment
- Provided follow up and appropriate close outs.
Rehabilitation Coordinator
Tohono O'odham Nation Justice Center, Sells, AZ
10.2004 - 09.2007
- Coordinated appropriate services for adjudicated juveniles e.g., counseling, drug & alcohol treatment placement in/out of state
- Managed multiple cases with multiple circumstances and needs by coordination, follow up and appropriate close outs
- Collaborated with tribal and state agencies for setting up appropriate services and continuum of care
- Created and organized programs related to enhancing youths' rate of success outside the juvenile system
- Conducted and organized Talking Circles weekly for program clients
- Provided counseling and education for Domestic Violence adult offenders.
Education
Master of Educational Administration - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2021
Master of Special Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2017
Bachelor's Degree: Special Education - Special Education
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ11.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ07.2003
Skills
- O365
- Synergy (LMS)
- Data Entry
- Zoom
- Adobe Suite
- Case Management
- Referral Coordination
- Staff Training
- File and Record Keeping
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Special Education SLD K-12 Certified
Timeline
MTSS (Multi-Tier Systems of Support) Facilitator
Cholla High School: Tucson Unified School District
07.2021 - 11.2023
Summer School Coordinator
Cholla High School: Tucson Unified School District
06.2021 - 07.2021
Exceptional Education Department Chair
Cholla High School: Tucson Unified School District
07.2019 - 06.2021
Spiritline Varsity Coach
Tucson Unified School District
09.2018 - 11.2023
Exceptional Education Educator
Cholla High School: Tucson Unified School District
07.2015 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher
10.2013 - 05.2015
Exceptional Education Educator
Baboquivari High School: Baboquivari Unified School District #40
07.2010 - 06.2013
Behavioral Health Case Manager
La Frontera Arizona: Tucson, AZ
10.2008 - 07.2010
Rehabilitation Coordinator
Tohono O'odham Nation Justice Center, Sells, AZ
10.2004 - 09.2007
Master of Educational Administration - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
Master of Special Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor's Degree: Special Education - Special Education
Prescott College
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Central Arizona College
- Special Education SLD K-12 Certified
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