Kate Ruggiero
Malvern,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic, creative, and compassionate teacher guiding students to achieve their academic and personal potentials while instilling knowledge and an appreciation for the history and cultures of the world. Successful in developing critical thinking, analytical, reading and writing skills in high school students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
World History and Geography I Teacher, 9th Grade
TC Williams High School Minnie Howard Campus
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Cultivated strong and lasting relationships with students in order to promote their emotional well-being and academic growth by creating a welcoming and supportive learning environment.
- Brought history to life with engaging and interactive lessons, activities, and projects with an emphasis on diverse perspectives and critical thinking as both an advisor and teacher.
- Differentiated content and instruction for my students of all academic levels, including English Language Learners, On Level Classes, Honors Classes, AP Classes, and Special Education inclusive classes to ensure every students had an equitable opportunity for success.
- Organized field trips to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, Medieval Times, and the Kennedy Center to enrich the learning experience outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Tutored at Saturday Learning Academy to help all high school students in various academic subjects.
AP Human Geography Teacher, 9th Grade
Alexandria City High School, Minnie Howard Campus
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Taught half the year virtually through Zoom and incorporated engaging lessons through Nearpod, Canvas, and AP Classroom.
- Led weekly nighttime and weekend extra tutoring sessions virtually leading up to the AP exam.
- Championed student success of tackling their first AP course during a pandemic while teaching new skills of how to successfully write FRQs.
Team One Lead
Alexandria City High School
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with team teachers to implement innovative teaching methods and curriculum improvements for our shared a roster of approximately 120 students with an emphasis on academic and emotional success.
- Brought colleague concerns to meetings with administration to achieve increased efficiency and effectiveness within our team and school environment.
- Met weekly to discuss student successes and worries and to prepare students for various testing, such as WIDA testing, state testing, and end of year exams.
- Worked collaboratively with fellow teachers to identify struggling students early on and provide additional support through tutoring sessions, modified lesson plans, and communication with guidance counselors, support teams, and families.
Minnie Howard Public Relations Liaison for ACPS Social Media
ACPS
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Created social media posts and content for Alexandria Public School's official 9th grade Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
- Spearheaded interactive content such as polls, posts, and Q and A, to engage students, their families, and the community.
- Interacted and informed the public of successes within ACPS.
Summer School Teacher
Alexandria City High School
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Taught different levels of high school history for three summers, both in person and virtually for credit recovery, state testing remediation, and introductory exposure.
- Provided individualized support for students, resulting in improved academic performance, increased confidence, and summer graduation.
Student Government Association (SGA) Sponsor, 9th Grade
Alexandria City High School
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Faculty advisor for the 9th grade SGA.
- Facilitated yearly elections for government positions.
- Assisted student members in preparing for Homecoming, fundraisers, Spirit Weeks, and student change.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching of Social Studies in Secondary Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
University of Richmond (UR)
Richmond, VA05.2015
Skills
- Proficient in Canvas, Blackboard, Google Classroom, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Nearpod, Kahoot, AP Classroom, Edgenuity, Powerschool, and SMART Board
- Extensive Theatrical and Musical Theater training and performance history
Professional Development
- Restorative Justice, 2018
- Kagan Structures for Cooperative Learning, 5 Day Institute, 2018-2019
- Holocaust and Human Behavior, Facing History and Ourselves, 11/2015
Certification
Virginia State Certified World History Teacher, Secondary Education (2016)
Professional Development:
- AP Human Geography Summer Institute (2020)
- Restorative Justice (2018)
- Kagan Structures for Cooperative Learning, 5 Day Institute (2018)
- ALICE Scenario Training (2018)
- Personalizing the Learning Experience with Nearpod (2017)
- The DBQ Project (2016)
- Restorative Practices Community Circle Training (2016)
- Holocaust and Human Behavior, Facing History and Ourselves (2016)
Timeline
AP Human Geography Teacher, 9th Grade
Alexandria City High School, Minnie Howard Campus
08.2020 - 06.2021
Team One Lead
Alexandria City High School
08.2019 - 05.2022
Minnie Howard Public Relations Liaison for ACPS Social Media
ACPS
08.2019 - 05.2022
Summer School Teacher
Alexandria City High School
06.2019 - 08.2021
Student Government Association (SGA) Sponsor, 9th Grade
Alexandria City High School
08.2017 - 05.2022
World History and Geography I Teacher, 9th Grade
TC Williams High School Minnie Howard Campus
08.2016 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Teaching of Social Studies in Secondary Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
University of Richmond (UR)
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