Ruth Sobol
Englewood,CO
Summary
Dynamic educator and strategic co-owner with a proven track record at the University of Colorado Denver, enhancing student engagement and comprehension through innovative teaching methods and multimedia resources. Skilled in academic research and classroom management, I excel in fostering academic growth and operational excellence. Demonstrated success in mentoring and curriculum development, achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
University of Colorado Denver
08.2005 - Current
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
Instructor
Colorado Community College
08.2005 - 08.2022
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Increased student motivation by developing a course that catered to various learning styles.
Adjunct Professor
University Of Northern Colorado
08.2000 - 05.2005
- Taught Communication courses, providing instruction to up to 100's of undergraduate students.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
Co-Owner
The Diploma Mill
05.1980 - 02.2000
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.
- Mentored employees to improve work performance, promoting professional development and growth within the company.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements through diligent oversight of business practices.
- Developed a strong company culture, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
- Cultivated a safe working environment by adhering to workplace safety policies and providing necessary resources for employee wellbeing.
- Enhanced business operations by implementing efficient management strategies and streamlining processes.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Education
Master of Arts - Theater Arts
University of Denver
Denver, COMaster of Arts - Communications
University of Denver
Denver, CO01-2028
Skills
- Research and analysis
- Academic research
- Academic writing
- Class management
- Presentations
- PowerPoint
- Course development
- Online class discussion
- Classroom management
- Strong Organizational Skills
Organization
Student records management
Online lectures
Subject expertise
Public speaking
Curriculum creation
Online content delivery
Faculty communication
Discussion facilitation
Supporting materials
Audience engagement
Continuing education
Remote lecturing
Student performance evaluation
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Lecturing
Interpersonal communication
Organizational skills
Excellent communication
Classroom presentations
Student assessment
Research
Multitasking
Attention to detail
Lesson plan creation
Online learning tools
Analytical thinking
Relationship building
Time management
Class instruction
Creative thinking
Professional ethics
Self motivation
Professionalism
Professional development
Small business operations
Vendor relations
Business marketing
Operations management
Financial management
Staff hiring
Customer service
Customer relations
Customer retention
Sales tracking
Delegating work
Sales strategies
Direct sales
Sales promotion
Timeline
Lecturer
University of Colorado Denver
08.2005 - Current
Instructor
Colorado Community College
08.2005 - 08.2022
Adjunct Professor
University Of Northern Colorado
08.2000 - 05.2005
Co-Owner
The Diploma Mill
05.1980 - 02.2000
Master of Arts - Theater Arts
University of Denver
Master of Arts - Communications
University of Denver
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