Ruth Marie Asher
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Knowledgeable Writing Instructor with strong foundation in writing instruction and curriculum development. Developed engaging lesson plans and facilitated workshops to enhance student writing skills. Demonstrated expertise in critical analysis and effective communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dual Enrollment Writing Instructor
Cienega High School
07.2020 - Current
- Improved students'' critical thinking skills through the incorporation of analytical reading and essay-writing exercises in daily lessons.
- Implemented peer review workshops within the classroom setting, encouraging collaboration among students and strengthening their editing abilities.
- Increased student writing proficiency by implementing targeted instructional strategies and providing individualized feedback.
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, resulting in improved academic performance over time.
- Modelled effective communication skills during class discussions, demonstrating appropriate usage of grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary.
- Adapted instruction methods based on individual learning styles, ensuring all students received equal opportunities for success.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Led classroom discussions to encourage students to analyze literature critically.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
- Developed online resources to supplement traditional course materials.
- Incorporated current events into lesson plans to promote student engagement.
- Created and administered interactive activities for students.
- Facilitated group discussions to explore works of literature.
- Participated in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with literature trends.
Special Education Teacher
Tanque Verde High School
09.2019 - 05.2020
- I taught Study Support, which is an academic support class for students with an IEP
- I also co-teach Freshman English, Senior English, Outdoor Adventure and Earth Science in addition to managing a full IEP caseload
- I collaborate with gen ed teachers to ensure a fair learning environment for all students
- I ensure adherence to IEP accommodations, monitor students on progress towards their goals and conduct meetings
- I also evaluate students using the Woodcock Johnson assessment to determine placement
Student Teacher
Presidio School
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Student taught gen ed 2nd grade class for 2 months then taught special ed (all grades) the remaining 2 months
Technical Support Analyst
OPENTEXT
03.2006 - 05.2015
- Technical phone support, email support, and chat support for Captaris Rightfax, and Alchemy, plus support integrations with Lotus Notes, Microsoft Exchange, SAP Server
- Provide technical support for Network Administrators/Rightfax Administrators troubleshooting servers, remote board servers and server collectives as well as clustered environments
Education
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2027
Masters - english with an emphasis in education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2021
Bachelor of science - elementary education and special education
grand canyon university
05.2017
small business computer specialist -
pima community college
05.1999
Skills
- Online teaching proficiency
- Collaborative teamwork
- Organization and planning
- Curriculum development experience
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Engaging presentation style
- Effective lesson planning
- Peer review guidance
- In-depth grammar instruction
- Writing workshop facilitation
- Strong editing
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Provisional Elementary Education, Arizona
- Provisional Mild-Moderate Disabilities Special Ed. K-12, Arizona
- English Language Arts, Arizona
Timeline
Dual Enrollment Writing Instructor
Cienega High School
07.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Tanque Verde High School
09.2019 - 05.2020
Student Teacher
Presidio School
01.2017 - 04.2017
Technical Support Analyst
OPENTEXT
03.2006 - 05.2015
Bachelor of science - elementary education and special education
grand canyon university
small business computer specialist -
pima community college
- Provisional Elementary Education, Arizona
- Provisional Mild-Moderate Disabilities Special Ed. K-12, Arizona
- English Language Arts, Arizona
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Masters - english with an emphasis in education
Grand Canyon University
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