Hi, I’m
Glady J. Ruiz
EXETER,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader and passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Hanford Joint Unified High School District
Teacher
01.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Instructed students in Biology, AP Biology, and Partnership Biology
- Mentored TRRE Internship Program participants (2023-present)
- Facilitated curriculum development and implementation (2019-2022)
- Led the Biology Professional Learning Community, driving curriculum improvements and fostering collaboration (2022-2023)
- Coached E-Sports: Smash, achieving regional recognition (2020-2021)
- Advised the Asian Cultural Association, organizing cultural events and activities (2021-present)
- Advised UPWARD Bound, in-demand presenter for Saturday sessions (2017-present)
- Key Achievements:
- Developed and implemented the Freshman Focus Pilot and Proactive Husky Project which increased student pass rates by 15%
- Recognized for outstanding mentorship in the TRRE Internship Program
- Recognized for outstanding advisorship of Upward Bound program (7 years)
Mendota Unified High School District
Teacher, Science Chair
01.2005 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Biology
- AP Biology
Fresno State Internship Program
Mentor Coach
01.2012 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Table tennis club
Sierra View Jr Academy
Teacher
01.1999 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Science
- English
- Health
- Keyboarding and Computer Literacy
- Club Advisor
- Drama
- Creative Writing Guild
St. Scholastica's College
Teacher, English Chair
01.1995 - 01.1999
Job overview
- English Literature
- Speech & Logic
- Club Advisor
- The Scholastican
Education
Bridges To LeadershipMadera, CA
California Preliminary Administrative Credential
06-2024
California State University, FresnoFresno, CA
Master of Fine Arts from Creative Writing
05-2014
University Overview
1992-1994: 33 graduate units towards Master's degree in English Literature
California State UniversityFresno, CA
CLEAR Single Subject Teacher Credential from Biology
05-2009
Cebu Doctors' UniversityCebu, Philippines
Bachelor of Science from Biology
05-1988
Skills
- Leadership and dynamism
- Group and individual instruction
- Innovative lesson planning
- Excellent classroom management
- Organization and problem solving
- Relationship building
- Faculty collaboration
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Mendota Unified School District in 2012.
Certification
- Advanced Placement (AP) Teacher Certification – College Board. - Biology
Timeline
Teacher
Hanford Joint Unified High School District
01.2016 - Current
Mentor Coach
Fresno State Internship Program
01.2012 - 01.2015
Teacher, Science Chair
Mendota Unified High School District
01.2005 - 01.2016
Teacher
Sierra View Jr Academy
01.1999 - 01.2005
Teacher, English Chair
St. Scholastica's College
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Advanced Placement (AP) Teacher Certification – College Board. - Biology
Bridges To Leadership
California Preliminary Administrative Credential
California State University, Fresno
Master of Fine Arts from Creative Writing
California State University
CLEAR Single Subject Teacher Credential from Biology
Cebu Doctors' University
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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