Dorothy Ruvaldt
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic Instructor/Job Coach Trainer from Notre Dame School of Dallas STAR Adult Program, adept in innovative teaching methods and critical thinking development. Spearheaded a Special Olympics cheerleading program and excelled in community-based instruction. Certified in CPR/AED and CPI, showcasing strong communication and adaptability. Proven expertise in fostering resilience and student advocacy.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor/Job Coach Trainer
Notre Dame School of Dallas STAR Adult Program
Dallas, TX
10.2004 - Current
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Helped to establish and implement Community-Based Instruction classes, helping students navigate their communities safely.
- Job coached students at a variety of community job and volunteer sites within the Dallas area. (ex: S.P.C.A., Dallas Heritage Village, Science Place @ Fair Park, Chances Café, Fuzzy's Tacos, Nodding Donkey, Monticello West Assisted Care Center, etc.)
- Established an award-winning Special Olympics cheerleading program. Certified Bowling and Basketball Coach, Texas Special Olympics.
- Student transportation experience
- Meal planning for large-group entertaining. Assisted students with budgeting, meal planning, preparation, and cooking.
- CPR and AED Certified (exp 9/26)
- CPI Training and Certification (4/25)
- Certified with Texas Department of Health and Human Services ANE Competency Training.
Pahrmacy Technician
Eckerd Pharmacy
Dalals, TX
03.1991 - 08.1995
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
- Entered patient and prescription information into pharmacy software systems with high attention to detail.
- Processed insurance claims and handled billing inquiries to ensure customer satisfaction.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Eastfield College
Mesquite, TXSkills
- Education assessments
- Critical thinking development
- Adaptable teaching approach
- Innovative lesson planning
- Innovative teaching methods
- Strong communication skills
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Student advocacy
- Special needs teaching
- Expertise in subject matter
- Detailed instruction
- Student rapport
- Public speaking
- Community Based Instruction course development
- Diverse student populations
- Fundraising
Affiliations
- Urban gardener and poultry farmer.
- Love of cooking and trying new cuisines and cooking techniques.
- Enjoy traveling and camping.
- Spending time with my husband of 32 years, teaching our grandson all about our beautiful world.
Accomplishments
- 2 time recipient of the Catholic Foundation's Work of Heart Award
- 2 time Teaching Assistant of the Year Notre Dame School of Dallas
- First ever GOLD Medal winning Cheerleading Coach in Special Olympics at the 50th Anniversary Celebration in Chicago 2018
Certification
- CPI certified 4/25
- Texas Department of Health and Human Services ANE Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructor/Job Coach Trainer
Notre Dame School of Dallas STAR Adult Program
10.2004 - Current
Pahrmacy Technician
Eckerd Pharmacy
03.1991 - 08.1995
- CPI certified 4/25
- Texas Department of Health and Human Services ANE Certified
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Eastfield College
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