Oxiris Ruiz-Benard
Brooklyn
Summary
Accomplished educator with 15+ years of experience in secondary education, specializing in humanities instruction, bilingual education, and special education support. Demonstrated expertise in data-driven instruction, curriculum development, and classroom management. Proven ability to support diverse learners through differentiated instruction, social-emotional learning, and crisis intervention, while fostering structured, inclusive learning environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freshman Coordinator
New Utrecht High School
Brooklyn
01.2021 - Current
- Led transition programming for incoming ninth-grade students to support successful adjustment to high school.
- Planned and executed orientation events and community-building activities to foster student engagement and positive school climate.
- Collaborated with families, serving as a key point of contact to support student transition and address concerns.
- Translated school materials and communications to ensure accessibility for multilingual families.
- Connected students to critical school resources, including guidance counseling, academic support services, and college readiness programs.
- Provided ongoing mentorship and guidance to freshmen, promoting organization, accountability, and school involvement.
Instructor (College Readiness & ELL Support)
Kingsborough Community College (DYCD Program)
Brooklyn
01.2021 - Current
- Taught English language learners in a college readiness program, focusing on academic writing, communication, and postsecondary preparation.
- Guided students through college applications and financial aid processes, including FAFSA completion and financial literacy.
- Provided career counseling focused on realistic job pathways and long-term planning.
- Supported students in developing professional resumes and job-readiness skills.
- Facilitated discussions on college affordability and informed decision-making.
Teacher (Generalist License, Humanities Focus)
New Utrecht High School
Brooklyn
01.2008 - Current
- Delivered instruction across multiple humanities subject areas, demonstrating strong content versatility and instructional adaptability.
- Planned and executed rigorous, standards-aligned lessons incorporating social-emotional learning (SEL) to support student development and engagement.
- Differentiated instruction using scaffolding techniques to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with IEPs and English language learners.
- Collaborated with co-teachers to design curriculum, align instructional practices, and address both academic and behavioral student needs.
- Utilized MAP Growth data to inform instruction, track progress, and drive targeted interventions.
- Developed instructional resources to support struggling students and increase accessibility to content.
- Taught bilingual courses, enhancing comprehension and participation for multilingual learners.
- Implemented effective classroom management systems that established clear routines, improved behavior, and maximized instructional time.
- Designed and maintained comprehensive tracking systems for student IEPs, accommodations, and progress monitoring.
- Actively participated in teacher teams to co-develop curriculum and ensure instructional alignment.
- Provided direct support to students in crisis, applying de-escalation strategies and collaborating with support staff to ensure student safety and well-being.
Special Education Instructor
Home Instruction
New York
01.2008 - Current
- Delivered individualized instruction to students with severe disabilities in home and remote settings.
- Designed customized, standards-aligned lessons to prepare students for Regents examinations.
- Achieved strong Regents pass rates through targeted, intensive instruction.
- Partnered with families to provide academic guidance and emotional support related to students’ disabilities.
- Conducted ongoing conferences with parents to monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies.
Paraprofessional
District 75
New York
- Supported students with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities in a specialized setting.
- Assisted in classroom management, behavior intervention, and instructional delivery.
- Provided individualized and small-group academic support.
- Helped maintain a structured, supportive classroom environment to promote student engagement.
Education
College Readiness & ELL Support
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Classroom Management & Behavioral Intervention
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Differentiated Instruction & Scaffolding
- Curriculum Development
- Data-Driven Instruction (MAP Growth)
- Special Education & IEP Implementation
- Bilingual Instruction
- Collaboration & Co-Teaching
- College & Career Readiness
Websites
Certification
New York State Certification: Generalist & Special Education (Grades 5–9)
Timeline
Freshman Coordinator
New Utrecht High School
01.2021 - Current
Instructor (College Readiness & ELL Support)
Kingsborough Community College (DYCD Program)
01.2021 - Current
Teacher (Generalist License, Humanities Focus)
New Utrecht High School
01.2008 - Current
Special Education Instructor
Home Instruction
01.2008 - Current
Paraprofessional
District 75
College Readiness & ELL Support
Kingsborough Community College