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Sergio Ruiz

San Diego,CA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at St. Mary's Church and school, excelling in lesson planning and student engagement. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans that promote spiritual growth, emotional well-being, and teamwork, with a strong commitment to Catholic values. Successfully increased participation through tailored faith-based programs and effective classroom management. Bilingual in Spanish, I fostered strong parent relationships and provided behavioral support, enhancing the overall learning environment for diverse student populations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Confirmation Teacher

St. Mary's Church
El Centro, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Led weekly classes for 15+ teens ages 14-18, delivering structured lessons on Catholic doctrine, self-esteem, and coping strategies, contributing to a noticeable increase in student participation.
  • Collaborated with parish staff to design and implement new lesson plans each week, ensuring content was engaging and tailored to the developmental needs of the students.
  • Co-organized and ran a confirmation retreat for 150+ teens, facilitating activities and discussions that deepened their faith and fostered a sense of community, resulting in positive feedback from participants and families.
  • Provided consistent mentorship, supporting students with behavioral and emotional needs, which helped reduce challenges and fostered a supportive group dynamic.
  • Worked closely with parents to develop tailored support plans, enhancing the overall experience and earning positive feedback from the parish community.

Medical Scribe

Scribe-X
San Diego, CA
06.2023 - Current
  • Document patient encounters in real-time across family, HIV, and urgent care clinics, ensuring accurate records for 20+ patients daily.
  • Promoted to Medical Scribe Trainer, training 5+ new scribes on documentation protocols and collaborating with different doctors daily to ensure consistent patient care standards.
  • Support healthcare providers by managing patient flow, placing referrals/orders, and coordinating care plans, enhancing clinic efficiency.
  • Observe and assist in patient interactions, gaining exposure to behavioral health challenges in diverse populations.
  • Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive patient information.

Physical Education Teacher

St. Mary's School
El Centro, CA
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Designed and led physical activities for 200+ students ages 5-14, creating a structured program that encouraged fitness and teamwork, with measurable improvements in student engagement.
  • Implemented effective strategies to manage classroom behavior, contributing to a calmer environment and supporting students’ emotional growth.
  • Partnered with counselors and parents to address individual needs, strengthening the school’s supportive culture during my tenure

Summer Program Counselor

YMCA of San Diego County
San Diego, CA
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Supervised 50+ children ages 5-12, designing activities that promoted social skills and emotional resilience, with positive outcomes in group dynamics.
  • Collaborated with staff to ensure individualized support, maintaining an inclusive and welcoming program environment.
  • Implemented conflict resolution strategies when disagreements arose among students.

Education

Master of Science - Medical Science

Southern California University of Health Sciences
Los Angeles, CA
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
12-2022

Associate of Science - Biology

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA
12-2020

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Faith-Based Education and Catechesis
  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement and support
  • Behavioral support
  • Activity facilitation
  • Parent engagement
  • Word, PowerPoint, and Excel proficient
  • Bilingual: Spanish

Affiliations

Young Adult Group Leader

St. Mary’s Church, El Centro, CA | 2022 – 2023

• Organized and led a group of 20+ young adults, facilitating discussions on mental health and Catholic teachings that encouraged community involvement.

• Developed activities and resources that supported peer engagement, contributing to steady growth in attendance at parish events.

• Built leadership skills applicable to classroom settings and student guidance.

Vincent Memorial Catholic High School Freshman Basketball Coach

Vincent Memorial, Calexico, CA | 2022 – 2023

  • Volunteered as a freshman basketball team coach, designing practice drills and strategies that improved player skills and team coordination, contributing to a successful season.
  • Assisted JV and varsity coaching staff by providing support during games and practices, helping to develop player techniques and maintain a positive team culture.

Phi Delta Theta Fundraising/Communications

St. John's University, Queens, NY | 2021 – 2022

  • Developed comprehensive fundraising strategies and annual fundraising plans to meet financial goals.
  • Organized and managed fundraising events, including planning logistics, securing venues, and coordinating volunteers, fundraising over $3,000 a year.
  • Managed and maintained the fraternity's social media accounts, including Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
  • Coordinated the promotion of fraternity events, including fundraisers, social events, and community service activities.

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List: 2018-2021
  • Academic Scholarship Award 2020-2022
  • Promise program Scholarship Award 2018-2020
  • Phi Delta Theta Outstanding Officer Award 2021

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Confirmation Teacher

St. Mary's Church
08.2023 - Current

Medical Scribe

Scribe-X
06.2023 - Current

Physical Education Teacher

St. Mary's School
11.2019 - 03.2020

Summer Program Counselor

YMCA of San Diego County
06.2019 - 08.2019

Master of Science - Medical Science

Southern California University of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. John's University

Associate of Science - Biology

San Diego Mesa College

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