Sandra Ritterman
langdon,ND
Summary
Dedicated educator passionate about inspiring student learning through engaging, student-centered instruction. Committed to fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and academic growth in a positive classroom environment. Eager to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a student success-focused school community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Langdon Area Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Assisted students and staff in locating and utilizing library materials for research and educational purposes.
- Promoted literacy and a love of reading through book recommendations, read-alouds, and library programs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Encouraged responsible library use by teaching students about book care and library etiquette.
- Assisted with classroom organization, material preparation, and lesson setup to support instruction.
- Provided one-on-one and small-group assistance to students, reinforcing lessons and adapting materials as needed.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Student Teaching Intern
Langdon Elementary School
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Maintained composed, professional demeanor in classroom situations.
- Mentored struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance and increased confidence.
- Prepared students for standardized testing by aligning instruction with state standards and administering practice exams to gauge readiness levels.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Student Teaching Intern
Langdon Elementary School
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Developed positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse instructional strategies and multimedia resources.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs, ensuring every student''s growth.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Education
Peace Officer Certification -
Lake Region State College
01.2010
Bachelors - Elementary Education
Valley City State University
01.2025
Associate in Liberal Arts - undefined
Lake Region State College
01.2012
Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Effective classroom management
- Behavioral intervention support
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement support
Accomplishments
Consistently recognized for academic excellence by earning President’s and Dean’s List honors every semester
Certification
Initial In-State ND License for Elementary Education
Timeline
Student Teaching Intern
Langdon Elementary School
02.2025 - 04.2025
Student Teaching Intern
Langdon Elementary School
01.2025 - 02.2025
Paraprofessional
Langdon Area Schools
08.2019 - Current
Bachelors - Elementary Education
Valley City State University
Associate in Liberal Arts - undefined
Lake Region State College
Peace Officer Certification -
Lake Region State College
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