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Susan Ruiz

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Goal-minded, former English teacher with fourteen years experience directing students in essay writing and reading comprehension. Seeking employment that will offer purpose and utilization in a learning environment. Upbeat attitude and smooth communicator when interacting with parents, students, fellow teachers and school administrators.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tax Compliance Officer

State Comptroller of Public Accounts
San Antonio, TX
07.2018 - 01.2024
  • Enforced state tax laws using various statutory collection tools, such as account freezes, levies, seizures, filing of liens, and/or suspension of permits to collect delinquent taxes.
  • Assisted taxpayers with licensing & filing requirements & monitored tax accounts.
  • Interpreted laws, rules, policies, and procedures while working with taxpayers & applying them to applicable tax situations.
  • Submitted bank notices on a daily basis to financial institutions & uploaded data onto agency's Sharepoint network.

English Teacher

PFC Robert P. Hernandez Middle School-RRISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Enforced state and district curriculum and policies.
  • Created engaging lessons while assessing student's writing and reading ability.
  • Encouraged and tutored struggling students in preparation of STAAR exams.
  • Collaborated with co-workers regarding best teaching strategies for struggling students.
  • Defined needs of students & shared feedback with parents/guardians.

English Teacher

Sharyland North Jr High-Sharyland ISD
McAllen, TX
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Encouraged at-risk, Title 1 students to persevere with challenging tasks. Offered tutoring for struggling students weekly in preparation of the STAAR exams.
  • Communicated & collaborated with co-workers, administrators, & parents to meet & exceed teaching goals. Identified areas of weakness for struggling students & adjusted lessons accordingly.
  • Created engaging lessons with an emphasis on improving students' written, reading, and verbal communication skills. Incorporated technology within lessons to expose students to college readiness, research, and communication skills.
  • Received district grant for instructional materials in 2016-17.

English Teacher

PSJA Early College High School-Pharr San Juan ISD
McAllen, TX
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Created interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
  • Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning. Tutored students after school and on Saturday mornings in preparation of STAAR exams and APSI college entrance exam.

English Teacher

Tom C. Clark High School-Northside ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2006 - 12.2014
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
  • Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning. Tutored students after school to curtail failure and/or end of curriculum exam.
  • Attended academic workshops, staff development meetings, and participated at pedagogical conferences to deepen my knowledge of content and teaching skills.
  • Received district grant for instructional materials in 2013-14.

Education

Master of Arts - Justice Administration

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX
12-2001

Bachelor of Arts - English And Minor in Education

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05-1998

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance understanding
  • Project management expertise
  • Effective communication abilities
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Student Engagement
  • Technology Integration
  • Interactive teaching and learning

Affiliations

  • Involved preK parent of the St. Luke's Catholic School community
  • RCIA co-instructor at Prince of Peace Catholic Church
  • Eucharistic minister & liturgical minister at Prince of Peace Catholic Church
  • Texas Exes Life Member

Certification

  • English Language Arts & Reading Grades (4-8)-expired as of 12/31/2022
  • English Language Arts & Reading Grades (8-12)-expired as of 12/31/2022
  • English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades (4-12)-expired as of 12/31/2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Tax Compliance Officer

State Comptroller of Public Accounts
07.2018 - 01.2024

English Teacher

PFC Robert P. Hernandez Middle School-RRISD
08.2017 - 12.2017

English Teacher

Sharyland North Jr High-Sharyland ISD
08.2015 - 05.2017

English Teacher

PSJA Early College High School-Pharr San Juan ISD
01.2015 - 06.2016

English Teacher

Tom C. Clark High School-Northside ISD
08.2006 - 12.2014

Master of Arts - Justice Administration

St. Mary's University

Bachelor of Arts - English And Minor in Education

University of Texas At Austin
Susan Ruiz