Megan Ruthruff
Grand Blanc,MI
Summary
Upbeat elementary school teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Fenton community schools
01.2026 - Current
- Observed and learned from a mentor teacher.
- Taught with consistent observation from a mentor teacher.
- Assisted in daily activities and planning.
Registered Behavior Technician
Bloom & Grow Therapy
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Taught children on the autism spectrum life skills.
- Taught children on the autism spectrum school readiness skills.
- Completed organizational and cleaning tasks.
- Managed inventory counts and stocking.
- Planned lessons and activities for clients.
- Handled high rates of interfering behaviors.
Practicum Teaching Placement
Ypsilanti community schools
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Observed and learned from mentor teacher.
- Assisted in weekly activities.
Registered Behavior Technician
Acorn Health
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Taught children on the autism spectrum life skills.
- Taught children on the autism spectrum school readiness skills.
- Completed organizational and cleaning tasks.
- Managed inventory counts and stocking.
- Planned lessons and activities for clients.
- Handled high rates of interfering behaviors.
Practicum Teaching Placement
EMU Childrens Institute
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Practicum Teaching Placement
Ypsilanti community schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Observed and learned from mentor teacher.
- Assisted in weekly activities.
Lead Infant Room Teacher
School for the Mind and Body
08.2023 - 04.2023
- Created lesson plans and activities based of state curriculum.
- Cared for children ages 6 weeks to 14 months.
- Completed organizational and cleaning tasks.
Education
High School Diploma - Elementary, Early Childhood Teach and Learn, Teacher Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI03-2026
High School Diploma -
Wayland Union High School
Wayland, MI05-2021
Skills
- Technology: Synergy, Google Classroom, Microsoft efficient
- Early childhood education
- Knowledge in educational pedagogy
- Knowledge in care for children, adults, and individuals with disabilities
- Lesson planning
- Individualized support
- Assessment administration
- Activity preparation
- Elementary education
- Faculty collaboration
- Group instruction
- Individualized instruction
- Group and individual teaching
- Safety procedures
- Student records management
- Classroom management
Certification
- Certified Registered Behavior Technician
- CPR certified
Accomplishments
- Eastern Michigan University Dean’s List (2021-Present)
- Education First scholarship recipient (2021-2025)
MTTC
- MTTC 117, 118, 120 passed
- MTTC 119: scheduled March 30, 2026.
- MTTC 122: scheduled April 1, 2026.
- MTTC 123 & 124: scheduled April 20, 2026.
Timeline
Student Teacher
Fenton community schools
01.2026 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Bloom & Grow Therapy
03.2025 - 12.2025
Practicum Teaching Placement
Ypsilanti community schools
01.2025 - 05.2025
Practicum Teaching Placement
EMU Childrens Institute
08.2024 - 12.2024
Practicum Teaching Placement
Ypsilanti community schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
Lead Infant Room Teacher
School for the Mind and Body
08.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Acorn Health
04.2023 - 03.2025
High School Diploma - Elementary, Early Childhood Teach and Learn, Teacher Education
Eastern Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Wayland Union High School