Grace Ruddy
Boise,ID
Summary
Caring Pre-K Teacher with 20+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Expert in creating a warm learning environment where young children become highly engaged learners. Collaborating with teaching partners to bring children into inclusive experiences that enhance learning. Experienced at encouraging, training, and coaching colleagues to achieve learning goals.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Boise Pre-K Project
Boise School District
08.2015 - Current
- Pioneered new Pre-K program in the Boise School District including setting protocols, Creating a Boise Pre-K Project Handbook for teachers and administrators, writing assessments & rubrics, and creating progress reports using the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked collaboratively with partner teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students. We feel proud of the program we built.
Teacher, First Grade
Boise School District
08.2011 - 05.2015
- When All Ready Preschool was discontinued, remained at Hawthorne and taught first grade.
Teacher, All Ready Preschool
Boise School District
01.2004 - 05.2011
- Pioneered early education program for Boise School District.
- Created curriculum from scratch using framework observed in Casper, Wyoming.
- Formed trusting relationships and sense of community with families through frequent communication, home visits, and volunteer opportunities.
Preschool Teacher
Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool
09.1999 - 01.2004
- Introduction to teaching children, ages three-five.
Classroom Teacher
Clover Park School District
09.1984 - 05.1994
- Taught first and second grade during this time.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA05.1984
High School Diploma -
Corvallis High School
Corvallis, OR06.1980
Skills
- Family Engagement and Relationships
- Child Development
- Innovative lesson planning
- Literacy development
- Program Development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Training, Encouraging, Coaching
- Student Engagement
- Student-Centered Learning
Accomplishments
- PBS Early Learning Champion- 2019
- Red Apple Award Recipient- December 2019
- Master Teacher Premium Portfolio-RUDDY- 2019
Affiliations
- Member, Idaho AEYC
- Member, Boise Education Association
- Member, Treasure Valley Education Partnerships 2016-2020
Certification
- Idaho Early Childhood Blended Teaching Certificate
- Idaho Elementary Teaching Certificate, grades K-8
Timeline
Teacher, Boise Pre-K Project
Boise School District
08.2015 - Current
Teacher, First Grade
Boise School District
08.2011 - 05.2015
Teacher, All Ready Preschool
Boise School District
01.2004 - 05.2011
Preschool Teacher
Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool
09.1999 - 01.2004
Classroom Teacher
Clover Park School District
09.1984 - 05.1994
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Pacific Lutheran University
High School Diploma -
Corvallis High School
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