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Harrison Ruschak

Noblesville,IN

Summary

Aspiring elementary educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Building Substitute

College Wood Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024


  • Was able to experience all grade levels K-5 and all types of classrooms
  • Worked with students who were resource students and those with intense behaviors often
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Building Substitute – Short Term Sub

Smoky Row Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Started as a full-time building sub, in all areas and grades in the building including Early Childhood, FAP, IA, and K-5 positions
  • Transitioned in early March of 2023 to a short-term 4th grade position
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
  • Assisted struggling students through one-on-one sessions, leading to increased academic success.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arose during the school year.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as tutoring programs or after-school clubs, providing additional learning opportunities for interested students.
  • Had the full responsibilities of a classroom teacher.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Student Teacher

Hinkle Creek Elementary
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Lead classroom instruction under the supervision of an adviser and staff
  • Created lesson and activity plans to enhance student learning.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Concentration

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
12.2022

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education TSAP

Ivy Tech
Kokomo, IN
05.2020

Skills

  • Works well in solo and team environments
  • Regular communication with school administration
  • Problem solving and flexibility within a classroom
  • Relationship building and management
  • Adaptable
  • Relationship Building
  • Subject matter expertise in childhood reading development

Timeline

Building Substitute

College Wood Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024

Building Substitute – Short Term Sub

Smoky Row Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2023

Student Teacher

Hinkle Creek Elementary
08.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Concentration

Ball State University

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education TSAP

Ivy Tech

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