Sharon Diaz Ruiz
Saint Cloud,Fl
Summary
Professional English educator and teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator, and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor of English
Ana G. Mendez University System
Orlando, FL
10.2013 - Current
- Teach Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels of English for Bachelor and Graduate programs.
- Managed grading assignments efficiently while providing detailed feedback to help students improve their writing abilities over time.
- Delivered engaging lectures, incorporating multimedia presentations to enhance students'' comprehension of subject matter.
- Experience with teaching online from both campuses located in PR and in Orlando, Fl
- Organized extracurricular events like poetry readings and book discussions, contributing to a vibrant campus community for English majors.
- Curriculum Specialist English
- Implemented creative teaching strategies such as group projects and peer reviews to foster collaboration and improve students'' writing skills.
- Create modules, infographics, and instructional materials for faculty of English.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students.
- Apply learning theory to create and improve modules for online/blended campus English courses
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
- Supervise and serve with the administrative and faculty staff in the design, curricular revision and development of the conversion of traditional courses towards hybrid and online courses
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Collaborate in the selection and training of new educational software and multimedia programs
- Align learner outcomes with the selection of assessment methods and in its development and evaluation techniques
English Composition I and II adjunct Instructor
Ana G. Mendez University
Yauco
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Recommending and designing syllabus and curriculum for different courses implemented in the educational institution
- Designing and developing classes according to the rules established by the educational institution
- Offering different lectures and courses implemented in the general education program
- Designing assessment tools according to the instructional objectives established in the courses
- Developing strategies to improve retention and teaching methodology in the classroom
- Creating and developing different academic reports and weekly educational work plans
- Attending to meetings, seminars, and training of the educational institution.
High School English Student Teacher
Escuela Eugenio Maria De Hostos
Mayaguez, PR
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
- Boosted students'' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
- Fostered a love of literature among students by introducing engaging texts from diverse genres, authors, time periods, and cultures.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
English Instructor and tutor
University of Puerto Rico
Mayaguez
05.2008 - 05.2011
- Awarded teaching assistantship during the completion of the English graduate program
- Taught basic and advanced English college level courses
- Aid students from different English proficiency levels with any written and oral assignments that have to be written in English, such as essays, research papers, thesis, oral presentations, among others.
Spanish Teacher
Albizu Campos High School
Chicago, IL
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
Education
Doctor’s Degree Instructional Design and Technology with Distance Learning -
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05.2022
Ed.S. Curriculum Specialist– Instructional Design and Technology -
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05.2020
Continuing Education Program Teaching Certificatio - English Education
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR05.2012
M.A.E.E. Master of Arts in English -
University of Puerto Rico
Mayaguez, PR05.2011
Bachelor of Arts English- Linguistics and Speech Communication -
University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras, PR05.2005
Skills
- Student Motivation
- Problem-solving skills
- English and Spanish speaker/writer
- Student Support
- Online engaging educative platforms
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Online Teaching
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Collaborative learning
- Reading Comprehension
Accomplishments
Awarded the Outstanding Student Teacher Award
Affiliations
- NABE (National Association for Bilingual Education) - Active Member
- IWCA (International Writing Center Association) - Active member
- MLA (Modern Language Association) - Active Member
- NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) - Active Member and Future Conference Participant
Certification
Statement of Eligibility Language Arts 9-12 Florida
Timeline
Assistant Professor of English
Ana G. Mendez University System
10.2013 - Current
High School English Student Teacher
Escuela Eugenio Maria De Hostos
08.2011 - 05.2012
English Composition I and II adjunct Instructor
Ana G. Mendez University
05.2011 - 05.2013
English Instructor and tutor
University of Puerto Rico
05.2008 - 05.2011
Spanish Teacher
Albizu Campos High School
08.2005 - 07.2007
Doctor’s Degree Instructional Design and Technology with Distance Learning -
University of West Florida
Ed.S. Curriculum Specialist– Instructional Design and Technology -
University of West Florida
Continuing Education Program Teaching Certificatio - English Education
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
M.A.E.E. Master of Arts in English -
University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Arts English- Linguistics and Speech Communication -
University of Puerto Rico