Sara Ruppe
Inman,SC
Summary
Compassionate and effective teacher with 13 years of valuable experience across a variety of grade levels. Goal driven and dedicated to the social, developmental and academic growth of every child.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Drayton Mills Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
- Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to state standards that promotes positive learning experiences
- Implement behavior management skills to foster an environment conducive to student learning
- Maintain open communication with parents to provide updates on student progress and performance
- Met with professional learning committee to work on curriculum planning and common assessments
Teacher - 3rd Grade
Chapman Elementary School (school closed)
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Reading Interventionist
B.D. Lee Elementary
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Reading Interventionist 3, 4 & 5th grades
- Administered Dominie and Fountas & Pinnell to set individual levels for small group instruction
- Collaborated with teachers individually to identify literacy needs of students and to set goals
- Taught literacy intervention to small groups using current research-based practices
- Incorporated technology using appropriate literacy computer programs
- Reviewed student achievement and goals and recommended further intervention or support when needed
Teacher - 3rd Grade
B.D. Lee Elementary
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Developed lesson plans that aligned with Common Core and SC State Standards and provided individual and small group instruction based on the needs of each student
- Implemented The Daily Five into small group and each subject area to enhance student performance
- Administered Dominie and Fountas & Pinnell test to identify students’ strength and weaknesses in reading
- Encouraged a positive learning environment to achieve excellent classroom behavior using PBIS
- Maintained records to evaluate student's academic growth, set goals, and revise lesson plans
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress through meetings, weekly newsletters, phone calls, notes, conferences, interim reports, and report cards
- Collaborated with other teachers, professional staff members, and our RTI team regarding students who were considered at risk
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education-Teaching And Learning
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WVEndorsement - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Limestone College
Gaffney, SCSkills
Data-Driven Instruction
Professional Learning Committee Collaboration
Literacy Development
Project-Based Learning
Differentiated Instruction
Online Teaching
Additional Information
Professional Memberships and Awards, Achievement Award for SC Pass scores, 2013-2014 SC
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Drayton Mills Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
Teacher - 3rd Grade
Chapman Elementary School (school closed)
08.2015 - 07.2018
Reading Interventionist
B.D. Lee Elementary
10.2014 - 04.2015
Teacher - 3rd Grade
B.D. Lee Elementary
08.2011 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education-Teaching And Learning
West Liberty University
Endorsement - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Limestone College