Ruth Sturhan
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Experienced Dental Hygienist and Dental Hygiene Professor known for creating active learning lessons. Proven track record of collaborating with diverse teams to meet objectives. Recognized for strong leadership, critical thinking, and ability to foster engaging learning environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Professor
Pima Medical Institute
01.2023 - Current
- Teaching: Communications, Biomaterial's, RDH Theory 200 and RDH 240, Pre-clinic, and Clinic
- Created objective-based lessons, utilizing active learning strategies
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
Teacher for 5th Grade ELA and Social Studies
Colony Meadows Elementary
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Established routines and environment that facilitated learning
Student teaching for 5th grade
Colony Meadows Elementary, Sugar Land
01.2021 - 01.2022
RDH
Dr. Adam Smooke DDS
01.2007 - 01.2021
RDH
Dr. Carol Ann Edwards DDS
01.2007 - 01.2020
RDH
Dr. Bradley D.D.S.
01.1998 - 01.2001
Education
Masters - Education Technology and Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2026
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science - General Studies
University of Houston
Victoria, TX12.2021
Associates in Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, Texas08.1998
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Strong organizational abilities
- Works well in team environment / excellent interpersonal skill
- Solution-oriented customer service mindset
- Creating, Planning and implementation of instructional strategies
- Dental cleaning, x-rays, impressions, sealants, scheduling
- Preparing manuscripts, ensuring accuracy and readability
- Critical thinking
- Student mentoring
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 2 in reinstating our student chapter of American Dental Hygienist Association.
- Created a faculty calibration tool to help faculty come closer on calculus detection for grading purposes.
- Collaborated with Communications instructors from other campuses to contribute activities for the new textbook.
- Volunteer for Give Kids a Smile, an event that offers free dental cleanings to underserved communities and children.
Affiliations
- American Dental Hygienist Association
Certification
- Certified Texas Teacher
- Registered Dental Hygienist
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Professor
Pima Medical Institute
01.2023 - Current
Teacher for 5th Grade ELA and Social Studies
Colony Meadows Elementary
01.2022 - 01.2023
Student teaching for 5th grade
Colony Meadows Elementary, Sugar Land
01.2021 - 01.2022
RDH
Dr. Adam Smooke DDS
01.2007 - 01.2021
RDH
Dr. Carol Ann Edwards DDS
01.2007 - 01.2020
RDH
Dr. Bradley D.D.S.
01.1998 - 01.2001
Masters - Education Technology and Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science - General Studies
University of Houston
Associates in Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Wharton County Junior College
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