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McKenna (Ken) Ruddiman

Salem,OR

Summary

Hardworking and diligent student with experience and good references for working with children.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Manager and Art Teacher

Silverleaf School
03.2022 - Current
  • Managed local individualized learning private school with STEM focus
  • Taught Art to 4th-8th graders
  • Performed opening and closing tasks for school, answered phones, prepared homework, performed various cleaning tasks, and supervised break times
  • Taught elective theatre class, where students rehearsed for their cohort one-act play.
  • Addressed student behavioral issues promptly while providing support to maintain safe learning environment.

Face Painter and Actor

Enchanted Forest
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Worked at Enchanted Forest Amusement park for two summer seasons, in my off months as a teacher.
  • Worked in the theatre as an actor, doing 3-4 runs of a one-act comedy play during the day, and greeting kids in character afterwards.
  • Painted faces of children as young as babies through some adults in Enchanted Forest's English village.
  • Helped revamp the design book, adding three original designs (dog, bunny, and half scale face) to a long-untouched design book.
  • Received consistent positive feedback from clients, leading to repeat business and referrals for new customers.
  • Streamlined the face painting process by maintaining organized workstations and implementing efficient techniques.

Direct Support Professional

RISE Services, Inc.
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Worked with clients on their tasks of daily living and individualized goals to enhance their community engagement and overall quality of life
  • Made common ground with often forgotten individuals using our shared interests, and from there I was able to help them achieve their goals and utmost potential.

Teacher

Champions
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Worked with children ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade to enhance their skills, care for them during school hours during irregular classes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and ensure they participated in class
  • Added unusual skills to the team with my college education in psychology in elementary education, my personal passion for art, care, and patience.

Valet

Towne Park, Ltd.
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Safely and swiftly park patient vehicles in a hospital setting
  • Upheld all necessary Personal Protection Equipment requirements when cleaning vehicles, and protected myself and my team against potential danger
  • Greeted patients with a promise to keep their vehicle safe, and end their visit with a smile.
  • Streamlined vehicle retrieval process with effective communication between team members, minimizing wait times for guests.
  • Accurately logged incoming vehicles, tracking keys and ticket numbers to prevent confusion or misplaced items.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
06.2024

Associate in Transfer Degree - Education

Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR
04.2021

High school or equivalent -

North Salem High School
Salem, OR
06.2019

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Painting (6 years)
  • Drawing (6 years)
  • Graphic Design (4 years)
  • MS Office
  • Illustration
  • Experience with Children
  • Classroom management

Certification

  • Driver's License, Expires 07/01/27
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Renew after 10/01/25

Timeline

Face Painter and Actor

Enchanted Forest
04.2022 - 08.2023

School Manager and Art Teacher

Silverleaf School
03.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional

RISE Services, Inc.
11.2021 - 03.2022

Teacher

Champions
02.2021 - 04.2021

Valet

Towne Park, Ltd.
12.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Western Oregon University

Associate in Transfer Degree - Education

Chemeketa Community College

High school or equivalent -

North Salem High School

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