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Cinthia Ruelas

Summary

Driven educator with extensive experience in early childhood education, notably at Sierra Canyon School. Excelled in curriculum development and classroom management, enhancing student engagement and academic growth. Fluent in English and Spanish, adept at creating cross-cultural lessons. Proven track record in individualized education, achieving significant improvements in student learning outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher PK to Second Grade

Sierra Canyon School
08.2023 - Current

Private Tutor

Private Tutor
09.2019 - Current
  • Tutoring K-2nd grade students in areas of phonemic awareness, reading, math and Spanish

Teacher on Location

School for Young Performers
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • In charge of Teaching 2-grade levels per school year
  • Including (homeschooling) and traveling on location throughout the 4 continents
  • PS + Kindergarten: 9/20 - 6/21
  • EK + First grade: 8/21 - 8/22
  • Kindergarten + Second grade: 8/22 - 6/23
  • Dual Language English-Spanish Learning

Teacher

Kreative Kids Montessori
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Developed and implemented lessons for students 2 to 5 years of age
  • Provided supervision while creating a fun play environment
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.

Early Kindergarten Teacher

Egremont School
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Planned and implemented a rigorous curriculum in math, reading, phonics, science, and mindfulness
  • Tracked student progress to assess student academic, social, and emotional growth
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to organize events
  • Designed lessons to address all learning modalities, visual/verbal/kinesthetic
  • Developed creative and themed art lessons including STEAM
  • Provided a welcoming, warm, and nurturing atmosphere conducive to learning
  • Created interactive centers to cultivate student engagement

Preschool Teacher

Egremont School
08.2009 - 06.2017
  • Led play-based lessons and skill-building activities in language arts (phonics), math, social studies, art, and science disciplines for Preschool
  • Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
  • Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.

Education

B.S. - Industrial Relations

ITT

Child Development Units of Study

University of San Diego

Bilingual Teacher Certification

First Aid and CPR Certified

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Individualized education plans
  • Art Lessons
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Cross Cultural Lessons
  • Lesson Planning and Unit Design
  • Maintaining Growth Portfolios
  • Outlining Performance Learning Objectives
  • Implementing Effective Classroom Management Strategies

Professionalreferences

  • Linda Yarijanian, Principal, Egremont School, (818) 294-0688
  • Barbara Malliz, Director, K K Montessori, (310) 908-3102
  • Chrissandra Creer, Educator, Oaks Christian Schools, (818) 631-0197

Educationandcertifications

  • Child Development Units of Study, University of San Diego
  • Bilingual Teacher Certification
  • B.S. Industrial Relations ITT
  • First Aid and CPR Certified

Timeline

Assistant Teacher PK to Second Grade

Sierra Canyon School
08.2023 - Current

Teacher on Location

School for Young Performers
08.2020 - 06.2023

Private Tutor

Private Tutor
09.2019 - Current

Teacher

Kreative Kids Montessori
08.2019 - 03.2020

Early Kindergarten Teacher

Egremont School
08.2017 - 06.2019

Preschool Teacher

Egremont School
08.2009 - 06.2017

B.S. - Industrial Relations

ITT

Child Development Units of Study

University of San Diego

Bilingual Teacher Certification

First Aid and CPR Certified

Cinthia Ruelas