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Ruth Berg

Valley City

Summary

Enthusiastic and flexible professional with a strong background in education and foster care, notably at Litchville-Marion School District 46. My husband and I have been foster parents for many years and are the parents of 6 children. I have dedicated my life to education and children and I am familiar with the challenges associated with foster care. I remain positive under times of stress or conflict and work well with others.


Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Title One Interventionist

Litchville-Marion School District 46
08.2013 - Current
  • Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
  • Conducted small group instruction focusing on specific skill areas, allowing for targeted remediation efforts within the classroom setting.
  • Encouraged parental involvement in the education process through consistent updates on student progress, recommendations for at-home support, and invitations to school events.
  • Took leadership role as principal when administration was absent.


Foster Parent

Social Services
01.1998 - 03.2023
  • Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
  • Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
  • Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
  • Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.

Speech Therapist Assistant

Sheyenne Valley Special Education Unit
08.2007 - 05.2013
  • Enhanced patient progress by implementing individualized speech therapy plans and tracking improvements.
  • Supported patients'' development of expressive and receptive language skills through engaging activities and exercises.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, challenges faced, and potential solutions for improvement in care delivery.
  • Collaborated with speech therapists to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for clients with various communication disorders.

Education

Associate of Science - Speech Language

Lake Region
Devil's Lake

Bachelor of Science - Education

Valley City State University
Valley City, ND

Skills

  • Ongoing Professional Development
  • Performance Tracking
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies
  • Effective Organizational Skills
  • Adaptable Mindset

Timeline

Title One Interventionist

Litchville-Marion School District 46
08.2013 - Current

Speech Therapist Assistant

Sheyenne Valley Special Education Unit
08.2007 - 05.2013

Foster Parent

Social Services
01.1998 - 03.2023

Associate of Science - Speech Language

Lake Region

Bachelor of Science - Education

Valley City State University
Ruth Berg