Elizabeth Ruddell
Gresham
Summary
Personable and organized individual with talent for fostering positive relationships and providing effective guidance. Well-versed in educational methodologies and classroom management, with skills in lesson planning and student assessment. Demonstrated ability to mentor and support aspiring educators while adapting to diverse educational needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Student Teachers
Eastern Oregon University
08.2024 - Current
- Established clear expectations for student teachers, promoting accountability and high standards in their work with students.
- Mentored new educators, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Served as a liaison between the school administration and student teachers, ensuring a seamless integration of new staff members into the school community.
Founder, Administrator, & Educator
Beacon Academy
11.2023 - Current
- Founded a microschool and homeschool support program for children with varying abilities who are not thriving in a traditional setting
- Specialize in learning differences such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, among others, and neurodiverse learners including ASD, SPD, ADHD, FASD, and Down syndrome
Adjunct Professor
Eastern Oregon University
08.2023 - Current
- Teaching courses to the senior candidates on various aspects of instruction and subjects taught within the Elementary classroom
- Created the syllabi for the courses, as well as the course contents, assignments, presentations, online resources, and finding course materials
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Kindergarten Teacher
Multnomah Learning Academy
08.2014 - 06.2024
- Part of the Curriculum and Priority Standards teams to align ELA and Math standards with the adoption of new, school-wide curricula based on current research, with an emphasis on student success and inclusion
- Member of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Acceptance Team (DEIAT) to establish acceptance and expand knowledge of students with differing needs and families of varying cultural backgrounds in order to create a more cohesive school community
- Created the Kinder Round Up program for incoming Kindergarteners to help ease the transition from Preschool to Kindergarten
- During COVID, created and implemented the virtual curriculum for Kindergarten to build success, even through the computer
Kindergarten Teacher
Wallace Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Work Study in the WPC Education Department
Warner Pacific University
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Worked as an assistant in the education department
- Duties performed included general secretarial tasks, as well as developing new strategies for connecting with students in the program, in addition to tracking their progression through the education program
Intermountain AmeriCorps, Washington Reading Corps, and Early Learning Member
Head Start
09.2008 - 07.2010
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
- Supported lead teacher in conducting assessments to measure student progress and identify areas requiring additional focus.
Education
Ed.D. - Higher Education
Concordia University
Portland, ORM.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction, with an ESOL endorsement
Concordia University
Portland, ORB.S. - Early Childhood and Elementary Education with a Reading Specialist endorsement
Warner Pacific University
Portland, ORSkills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum creation
- Computer skills
- Data entry
- Relationship building
- Teaching strategies
- Subject matter expertise
Certification
- Oregon Professional Teaching License, 03/15/27
- Washington Residency Teaching License, #502634R
Training
GLAD, LETRS, Various SOR trainings, Priority Standards, Heggerty Curriculum, FUNdations Curriculum, StepUp to Writing Curriculum, Eureka Math Curriculum, Reach for Reading Curriculum, Superkids Curriculum, Math in Focus Curriculum, Singapore Math Curriculum, Fountas & Pinnell Phonics Curriculum, Leveled Literacy Intervention, Literacy by Design Curriculum, PATHS Curriculum, Second Steps Curriculum, Autism in Schools, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Acceptance Team, Children in Poverty, Understanding Power, Privilege, and Difference, First Aid/CPR/AED, Playground Safety, Mandatory Reporting
Timeline
Supervisor of Student Teachers
Eastern Oregon University
08.2024 - Current
Founder, Administrator, & Educator
Beacon Academy
11.2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Eastern Oregon University
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Multnomah Learning Academy
08.2014 - 06.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Wallace Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2014
Work Study in the WPC Education Department
Warner Pacific University
06.2012 - 12.2012
Intermountain AmeriCorps, Washington Reading Corps, and Early Learning Member
Head Start
09.2008 - 07.2010
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction, with an ESOL endorsement
Concordia University
B.S. - Early Childhood and Elementary Education with a Reading Specialist endorsement
Warner Pacific University
Ed.D. - Higher Education
Concordia University
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