Ruthie Way
Londonderry
Summary
Aspiring Training Specialist - a quick learner, who also comes to you with many years of residential experience, working in a variety of houses with a much wider variety of staff and student personalities. I come to you passionate about bringing out the best in new staff, helping them establish a solid foundation and feel supported as they grow in their career at Spaulding.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Shift Leader
Spaulding Academy and Family Services
Northfield
01.2018 - Current
- Ran shift at Cutter, Davis, and Wednesday House as well as taking on the assistant house manager role when Wednesday House first opened.
- Assigned "kid groups" and ensured that any visits, trips, activities etc were communicated
- Planned engaging activities on campus as well as a myriad of off unique, meaningful campus outings
- Trained dozens of new staff over the years (prior to the official mentor program as well as mentoring staff officially through this program).
- Advocated strongly for students' as well as staffs' needs.
Assistant Teacher
Southern New Hampshire Montessori Academy
Londonderry
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities and lesson preparation.
- Supported children in learning through hands-on activities and Montessori materials.
- Facilitated small group discussions to encourage peer interaction and social skills.
- Maintained classroom organization, ensuring a clean and engaging learning environment.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior among students.
Nanny/Regular Babysitter
Private Families
08.2009 - 06.2022
- Provided attentive care to children in private family settings.
- Planned and organized educational activities for various age groups.
- Developed strong relationships with families to understand their needs and preferences.
- Coordinated daily schedules, including meals, naps, and outings for children.
Behavior Technician
Prime Lifetime Services; ABA 4 Autism
08.2014 - 08.2020
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with autism.
- Engaged clients using positive reinforcement techniques and interactive activities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client behavior and treatment progress.
- Collaborated with families to discuss client progress and strategies.
- Facilitates social skills groups for a variety of age groups to help students work on communication goals, life skills, fine and gross motor skills, and peer interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Services
Western Governor's University
09.2025 - 09.2025
Skills
- Building relationships with people from an extremely wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences
- Providing training that starts with the strengths trainees already have and builds upon that foundation
- Making learning fun
- Providing a safe space for newcomers to share positive and challenging experiences
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CPR/First Aid, 2025
- Lifeguarding, 2025
Affiliations
- Running (have run 2 full marathons, several half marathons and 5ks. Currently training for another marathon with my sights set on next year's Spaulding Woods 50k.
- Traveling (have lived on 4 continents and spent many years backpacking, going on volunteer trips and exploring both popular and lesser known corners of the world)
- Baking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Services
Western Governor's University
09.2025 - 09.2025
Assistant Teacher
Southern New Hampshire Montessori Academy
08.2022 - 08.2024
Residential Shift Leader
Spaulding Academy and Family Services
01.2018 - Current
Behavior Technician
Prime Lifetime Services; ABA 4 Autism
08.2014 - 08.2020
Nanny/Regular Babysitter
Private Families
08.2009 - 06.2022