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Ruth Sullivan

Hattiesburg,MS

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in student engagement and leadership development. Successfully enhanced students efficiency and fostered a supportive learning environment. Skilled in program coordination, assessment/evaluation and individualized support, advocating for youth and ensuring safety while promoting critical thinking and academic success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Library Circulation Supervisor

St. John Fisher College
01.2001 - 09.2007
  • Provided guidance to patrons on using electronic resources such as e-books, databases, and online catalogues effectively.
  • Addressed patron inquiries promptly, providing exceptional customer service and resolving issues as they arose.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both employees and patrons by regularly reviewing emergency protocols and conducting safety drills.
  • Managed a team of library staff members, ensuring proper training and adherence to library policies.
  • Answered phone and in-person inquiries about library services, policies and procedures to provide accurate information.
  • Helped patrons locate resources using catalog and circulation systems.
  • Provided basic computer assistance to help patrons access needed resources.

Youth Instructor/ Middle School Teacher

Rochester Public Schools
09.2003 - 07.2007
  • Provided ongoing support for struggling learners through targeted interventions and additional resources.
  • Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles among students effectively.
  • Evaluated student progress through formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the unique needs of each learner in the classroom.
  • Organized field trips or guest speakers related to course topics providing an enriched learning experience.
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students with open-ended questions and problem-solving tasks.
  • Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based instructional approaches.
  • Increased parental involvement through effective communication and collaboration on academic goals.
  • Contributed positively towards building a supportive school culture encouraging collaboration, trust, and open communication among staff members.
  • Integrated real-world examples into lessons to make content more relevant and engaging for students.
  • Developed individualized learning plans to address diverse student needs and abilities.

Adjunct Professor

Nazareth College of Rochester
09.2006 - 05.2007
  • Taught Area of expertise courses, providing instruction to up to 30 graduate students.
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
  • 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.
  • Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
  • Optimized assessment processes by designing rubrics that clearly communicated expectations for various assignments.

Education

M.S. Ed - Elementary Education

Nazareth College of Rochester
Rochester
05.2003

B.S. - Health Sciences

State University of New York At Brockport
Brockport, NY
08.1998

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Documentation skills
  • Leadership development
  • Safety
  • Individualized support
  • Youth advocacy
  • Assessment tools
  • Program coordination

Affiliations

Teachers Opportunity Corp

Southern Regional Educational Service Agency -S-RESA

New York State Attendance Teachers Association

Certification

Health Teacher (certified) K-12

Elementary Classroom Teacher -(certified) Pre-K-6

Special Ed (certified) Mild to Moderate K-12 (In Progress)

Library Media Specialist K-12 (In Progress)

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Nazareth College of Rochester
09.2006 - 05.2007

Youth Instructor/ Middle School Teacher

Rochester Public Schools
09.2003 - 07.2007

Library Circulation Supervisor

St. John Fisher College
01.2001 - 09.2007

M.S. Ed - Elementary Education

Nazareth College of Rochester

B.S. - Health Sciences

State University of New York At Brockport

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