Cristian J. Ruiz
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated World Languages teacher with more than four years of experience working with diverse student populations. Chosen by Univision, one of the two major Spanish- language television networks in the United States, to be the recipient of a merit-based scholarship that propelled me into pursuing a higher education. Determined to inspire the youth with my story to maximize their full potential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Under direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.
- Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of pupils to ensure Success for Every Student.
- Supervises students in a variety of school related settings.
- Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates progress and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
- Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
- Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
Spanish Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public School System
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Planned and prepared engaging lesson plans, assignments, activities and instructional materials, including issues/concerns as noted in the School Improvement Plan.
- Established learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Office Assistant
Office Of Multiethnic Student Education, UMD
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Monitored and documented program components including tutorials, review sessions and study groups to ensure that office occupants were engaged and productive in their activities.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
Mentor
Maryland Mentor Corps
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Designed workshops to encourage parents to be involved in their children's education.
- Presented families with resources they could use to help their children in school and at home.
- Mentored and tutored elementary school students to improve their reading, writing and math abilities.
Social Media Marketing Intern
Hola Cultura, DC
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Managed all social media platforms for the organization with posts relating to its summer internship program.
- Assisted in documenting the history of the Latino community in Washington, DC, by conducting interviews and online research.
Interpreter/PR Assistant
A&D Landscape & Construction LLC
03.2014 - 12.2016
- Built a strong online presence for the startup company (in English & Spanish).
- Facilitated communication between the company's owner and his clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations (Communications)
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.2020
High School Diploma -
Sherwood High School
Sandy Spring, MD06.2015
Skills
- Fluency in Spanish (& English)
- Instructional Techniques
- Activity Planning
- College Preparation
- Cultural Immersion
- Intercultural Awareness
- Public Speaking
- Social Media Savvy
- Event Management
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public School System
01.2021 - 06.2023
Social Media Marketing Intern
Hola Cultura, DC
06.2018 - 09.2018
Mentor
Maryland Mentor Corps
01.2018 - 11.2018
Office Assistant
Office Of Multiethnic Student Education, UMD
09.2016 - 05.2019
Interpreter/PR Assistant
A&D Landscape & Construction LLC
03.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
University of Maryland - College Park
High School Diploma -
Sherwood High School
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations (Communications)
University of Maryland - College Park