RUTH ARISTONDO
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Experienced bilingual education professional with over 6 years in academic program support, initiative coordination, and departmental management. Skilled in budget administration, event coordination, and cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and deliver impactful instructional programs. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
2
2
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher | Director of Activities | Co-Department Chair
Highland High School
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinate and deliver instructional programming for students with diverse academic and language needs while managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and administrative responsibilities.
- Managed departmental purchasing within established budget, preparing and processing purchase orders to meet departmental needs efficiently.
- Manage departmental purchasing within an established budget, including preparing and processing purchase orders for department needs.
- Facilitated department communication and collaboration to align instructional priorities with curriculum implementation and streamline departmental operations.
- Planned and coordinated schoolwide events, fundraisers, spirit weeks, and student engagement initiatives as Director of Activities, overseeing logistics and communication to enhance student involvement.
- Collaborate regularly with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and families to support instructional programs and schoolwide initiatives.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, administrators, and families in both English and Spanish.
- Manage multiple concurrent responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced academic environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
- Developed engaging lesson plans incorporating diverse teaching methodologies to enhance language acquisition.
Computer Lab Assistant
Highland High School
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Delivered technical and administrative support to students and staff, ensuring smooth operation in a high-volume academic environment.
- Diagnosed and resolved computer and technology issues, fostering a calm and service-oriented atmosphere for users.
- Supported users with varying levels of technical proficiency and communicated solutions clearly and effectively.
- Upheld lab security and safety protocols while organizing resources to enhance user experience.
Bilingual Instructional Aide
Eastside High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Enhanced English Learners' academic performance through bilingual assistance, tutoring, translation, and progress monitoring.
- Facilitated bilingual communication between students and teachers to enhance understanding and engagement.
- Facilitated individualized support for students and connected families with essential school resources.
- Partnered with teachers and staff to identify and address student needs, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton01-2018
Skills
- Program delivery
- Program support
- Program Coordination
- Event coordination
- Procurement Management
- Purchase Orders
- Student Engagement Planning
- Multitasking & Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Native spanish fluency
- Native Spanish speaker
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Timeline
Spanish Teacher | Director of Activities | Co-Department Chair
Highland High School
01.2020 - Current
Computer Lab Assistant
Highland High School
12.2019 - 01.2021
Bilingual Instructional Aide
Eastside High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University, Fullerton