Katie Ruiz González
Westminster,Colorado
Summary
Caring, native Spanish speaking educator with a background working with students aged 12 to 18. Specialties include adapting methods and materials to meet the diverse needs and interests of all learners in social studies classes, and maintaining warm relationships with community members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Teacher
Denver Public Schools
Denver, Colorado
02.2022 - Current
- Long Term Substitute 2023: Differentiated sixth-grade core math lessons in English and Spanish to promote bilingualism.
- Maintained a positive and calm demeanor during stressful classroom situations.
- Adapted swiftly to evolving learning environments with numerous challenges.
English Language Assistant
North American Language and Culture Assistants
Jaén, Andalusia, Spain
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and delivered engaging lessons for English learners aged 14 to 80 at Escuela Oficial de Idiomas Xauen.
- Facilitated daily group conversation workshops, enhancing students' English speaking skills.
- Maintained and managed a welcoming learning environment for 800 students and colleagues.
Paraeducator Intern/Student Teacher
North High School
Denver, Colorado
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Created student-driven lessons in social studies classes to promote agency and self-esteem.
- Assisted students with technology use and various online programs to enhance learning, college readiness, and career readiness.
- Collaborated with a special education teacher to address the needs of diverse learners.
- Fostered cultural appreciation through community outreach programs.
Bilingual Teacher Assistant
My Second Home Bilingual Preschool and Nursery
Lafayette, Colorado
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Facilitated collaboration between teacher leads and parents to support student academic and social milestones.
- Conducted regular story times for children aged 1 to 6 years, promoting early literacy skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education and Human Development
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, Colorado12-2023
Skills
- Cultural competency
- Team collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
English Language Assistant
North American Language and Culture Assistants
10.2024 - 05.2025
Guest Teacher
Denver Public Schools
02.2022 - Current
Paraeducator Intern/Student Teacher
North High School
08.2021 - 12.2023
Bilingual Teacher Assistant
My Second Home Bilingual Preschool and Nursery
07.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Education and Human Development
University of Colorado Denver