Ruthie King
Reseda,CA
Summary
Positive and compassionate individual eager to apply strong communication and organizational skills from previous experience to a classroom environment. Seeking an opportunity to learn from experienced teachers and expand skills while working towards becoming an elementary school teacher.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
After School Program Tutor
James Jordan Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Oversees a class of up to twenty 6th grade students, sometimes combining classes with another tutor
- Monitors homework completion and assists in math, physical education, science, and english assignments when necessary
- Facilitates quiet, educational activities to keep students engaged until they leave campus
- Strictly enforces the school's disciplinary expectations for students
- Communicates with staff via walkie-talkie to coordinate sending students home
- Maintains safety of students at all times
Front Desk Receptionist
UC Riverside Highlander Newspaper
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Greeted guests and assisted in directing them to appointments with various editors throughout office
- Organized and cleaned office area to provide a welcoming and pleasant environment for other staff and guests
- Answered phone calls and transferred calls to other offices
- Resolved customer issues in-person, via email, and over the phone in a polite, professional manner following newspaper's protocols.
Advertising Representative
UC Riverside Highlander Newspaper
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Consistently reached out to the highest number of clients out of all advertising representatives and was recognized by UC Riverside faculty
- Researched local businesses and reached out to them via email, phone, or in-person to offer advertisement purchases within our newspaper
- Sent potential and new clients estimates of costs for advertising, and communicated updates between clients and our business manager
- Built strong client relationships and increased revenue for the Highlander Newspaper.
- Communicated regularly with business manager and editor-in-chief to maintain a cohesive work environment
Summer Nanny
Strauss Family
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Supervised and cared for two children ages 3 and 5
- Planned activities to promote physical activity while exposing children to educational activities such as scavenger hunts and bike rides
- Assisted children with homework and provided creative, stimulating activities to further learning
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals, scheduled daily activities, and reinforced discipline according to parents' precise directions
- Facilitated a safe, caring, and inviting environment
- Cleaned and tidied living room and kitchen areas to maintain safety and health
Occasional Babysitter
N/A (Various Families)
10.2017 - Current
- Thoroughly cared for infants and children ages ranging 6 mos - 5 years with tasks such as coordinating age-appropriate activities, light housekeeping, and putting children to bed.
- Monitored children's safety and anticipated children's needs to prevent accidents and keep them well taken care of
- Minimized TV/device time by engaging in more mentally stimulating activities such as puzzles, board games, crafts, and books
- Prepared healthy and nutritious snacks/meals according to dietary restrictions and needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Society, & Human Development
UC Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2023
High School Diploma -
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Tarzana, CA06.2019
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude towards coworkers & clients
- Works efficiently with others
- Clearly communicates
- Resolves conflict professionally
- Eager to learn & follow directions precisely
- Well-versed in Google Sheets, Forms, Calendar, etc
- Experience in Public Speaking
- Experience in Child Supervision
- Experience in Fundraiser/Event Planning
Accomplishments
- Received positive feedback from school administration for consistently having the highest number of clients (over 400) while working at the Highlander News (2021-23)
- Recognized numerous times by Public Speaking professor Dr. Annika Speer for "contagious enthusiasm" and "crystal clear, well researched, and easy to follow" statements via personal email.
- Earned the "Love" Founder's Award for showcasing compassion and putting in behind-the-scenes work for the Gamma Phi Beta chapter of UC Riverside (2023)
- Earned 1st Place in DUO Scene, Speech and Debate Tournament (2018)
- Earned 1st Place in Duet Shakespeare Scene, Drama Teachers Association of Southern California Festival (2019)
Affiliations
- Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority
- Metropolitan Educational Theater Network
Leadership
- Served as "Sunshine Chairwoman", a chapter-specific position created in order to maintain high chapter morale and recognize sisters for their accomplishments throughout the school year
- Served as "Ritual Chairwoman", maintaining sorority traditions and enforcing customs, additionally facilitating a large initiation ceremony every year following international standards
- Served as "New Member Educator", planning every aspect of "bid-day" parties including decorations, itinerary, and catering for over 70 women. Created weekly lessons for over 30 new members and integrated them into chapter to ultimately make them feel welcome and safe
- Served as Fundraising Chair for the Speech & Debate Team and Drama Club, working with local businesses such as The Habit and Yogurtland to raise money for the school
Timeline
After School Program Tutor
James Jordan Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
UC Riverside Highlander Newspaper
09.2021 - 06.2023
Advertising Representative
UC Riverside Highlander Newspaper
09.2021 - 06.2023
Summer Nanny
Strauss Family
06.2020 - 08.2020
Occasional Babysitter
N/A (Various Families)
10.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Society, & Human Development
UC Riverside
High School Diploma -
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
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