Eliza Ruder
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, social emotional development, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auxiliary Assistant
Greene Towne Montessori School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Supported classroom activities, fostering a nurturing learning environment for children.
- Implemented Montessori curriculum as set by lead teachers and administrators
- Organized and maintained educational materials, optimizing resource accessibility for staff.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
Faculty Liaison
Great Philadelphia Diversity Collaborative
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Served as the Miquon faculty representive, attending and hosting member meetings
- Member of the planning committee for GPDC Elementary School Diversity Day
- Reviewed proposals from teachers who were interested in running a workshop
- Assisted with 'day of' duties.
Teacher in second, third, fourth, and Kindergarten grades
The Miquon School
Conshohocken, PA
08.2019 - 06.2024
- Worked in a 3-person teaching team
- Implemented four different curricula
- Chair of the Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Action Committee.
Second Grade Teacher
Frankford Friends School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Implemented reading, writing, math, and phonics curricula
- Second Grade Quakerism curriculum
- Diversity Committee Clerk
- Teacher hiring committee.
Elementary School Special Education Teacher
The Quaker School at Horsham
Horsham, PA
08.2015 - 06.2016
- 3rd and 4th grade Science and Social Studies
- 5th and 6th grade Reading and Writing
- 7th and 8th grade Executive Functioning.
Education
Masters in Elementary/Special Education -
Arcadia University
Glenside, PABachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies - Social Work/Human Services
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA01-2010
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Circle time leader
- Social-emotional learning
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent classroom management
- Student rapport
- Guidance of students through work cycles
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Administrative duties
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
- Current clearances available
Professional Development
List of professional development trainings available
References
References available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
ASL
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Auxiliary Assistant
Greene Towne Montessori School
08.2024 - Current
Faculty Liaison
Great Philadelphia Diversity Collaborative
09.2022 - 06.2024
Teacher in second, third, fourth, and Kindergarten grades
The Miquon School
08.2019 - 06.2024
Second Grade Teacher
Frankford Friends School
08.2016 - 06.2019
Elementary School Special Education Teacher
The Quaker School at Horsham
08.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies - Social Work/Human Services
Arcadia University
Masters in Elementary/Special Education -
Arcadia University