Hi, I’m
Melany Ruiz
Educator
Long Beach,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic 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
7
years of professional experience
2
Certification
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Torrance Unified School District
Substitute Teacher, K-12
10.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers to reinforce curriculum objectives and instructional strategies.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to promote academic growth.
- Adapted instructional techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, assessments, and student progress reports.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Scoot Education
Substitute teacher
01.2024 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
The Stepping Stones Group
Instructional Paraprofessional
08.2022 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
All-In-One Learning Services
After-School Tutor
10.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Manage social media by creating content and scheduling posts
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
Kids on the Yard
Shadow Support Teacher
02.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Ministry Leader
07.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Outreach for Fellowship: Tabling, Event-planning, flyer making
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
LOKER STUDENT UNION
ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
06.2019 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Plan and organize campus events/activities for students
- Facilitated and worked with marketing for social media campaigns
- Communicated with Vendors, agencies
- Budget making on Excel spreadsheet
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Developed and monitored budgets for recreational activities.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
Education
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLSCarson, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism
12.2021
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLSCarson
Teaching Credential Program from Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
01.2024 - Current
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLLawndale, CA
High School Diploma
06.2017
Skills
- Able to manage demanding environments
- Meticulous eye for detail
- Strives to be punctual and responsible in all things
- Able to prioritize and delegate responsibilities when needed
- Works well with diverse clientele and colleagues
- Willingness to learn
- Motivated, self-directed, and determined
- Society of Independent Student Journalists Treasurer
- Student Missionary for Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
- Adobe- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Microsoft- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
Certification
- CPR/ First-Aid/ AED Adult, Child, Baby - American Red Cross- 2 years
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Torrance Unified School District
10.2024 - Current
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS
Teaching Credential Program from Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
01.2024 - Current
Substitute teacher
Scoot Education
01.2024 - 02.2025
After-School Tutor
All-In-One Learning Services
10.2022 - 07.2023
Instructional Paraprofessional
The Stepping Stones Group
08.2022 - 12.2023
Shadow Support Teacher
Kids on the Yard
02.2022 - 08.2022
Ministry Leader
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
07.2021 - 12.2021
ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
LOKER STUDENT UNION
06.2019 - 12.2020
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma