Ruth Reyna
Elementary Special Education Teacher
contact: ruth.n.reyna@gmail.com
Professional Summary: Special Education Teacher with over 14 years of experience in Education. Experience teaching in private and public schools in the United States, China,Morocco, Kenya, and South Korea. Certified to teach Special Education and ESL K-12 through the state of North Carolina.
Education
Walden University 2011 - 2013 Master of Science in Education, Special Education
Gardner-Webb University 2005 - 2009 Bachelor of Arts in ESL Education, Minors in Professional Education & French
Certifications
North Carolina Professional Teaching License for ESL K-12 and Adapted Curriculum K-12
Experience
July 2022- July 2023
Beijing International Bilingual Academy, Learning Support Teacher- Beijing, China
Collaborate with homeroom teachers, learning support teachers, and parents to best support students inside the classroom and at home. My role was primarily focused on Kindergarten students at BIBA. There were 6 Kindergarten classrooms with varying needs, mostly language, but some academic needs.
Create individualized academic plans for students based on their specific needs to promote learning and social development. Communicate educational plans to parents and teachers. Assist teachers with modifying their class assignments, tests, and homework to help students reach their full potential. Facilitate annual meetings to review and discuss individualized plans with parents, teachers, and administrators.
Collaborated with the early childhood program curriculum coordinator and principal in regards to students they were concerned about. Especially students who would be joining the Kindergarten classroom the following year.
Participated in the mentorship program at BIBA by mentoring my learning support colleague. It was a great opportunity for us to collaborate, learn, and grow together as professionals.
July 2019-June 2022
Dalian American International School, PreK Teacher - Dalian, China
Prepare and implement daily lesson plans for students. Provide hands-on, multi-sensory, and developmentally appropriate lessons. Collaborate with other Early Years Teachers including our Montessori Teacher.
Substitute teacher while on maternity leave and then filled in for Kindergarten teacher from January to May 2021. Returned to PreK position in August 2021.
July 2015 - May 2019
West Nairobi School, Elementary Special Education Teacher - Nairobi, Kenya
Provide academic instruction to students in a variety of subjects using techniques such as multi- sensory learning, repetition or phonetics.
Create individualized education plans for students based on their specific needs to promote learning and social development. Communicate educational plans to parents, teachers, and administrators. Coordinate and communicate with local educational psychologist(s) and parents. Assist teacher with modifying their class assignments, tests, and homework to help students reach their full potential. Facilitate annual meetings to review and discuss individualized education plans with parents, teachers, and administrators. Instruct students in one or more subjects using discussions, demonstrations and other instructional tools. Provide opportunities after school for students to come and get extra help with their homework.
August 2014 - May 2015
Iredell Statesville School, ESL Teacher - North Carolina, USA
Provide instruction guided by WiDA standards. https://wida.wisc.edu/about. Kept ‘Language Education Plans’ up to date for students from Haiti, Mexico, Japan, Honduras, and Laos. Advocate for students by communicating with classroom teachers. Collaborated with ESL teachers to provide information for parents about the ESL program.
July 2012 - June 2014
George Washington Academy, Kindergarten Teacher - Casablanca, Morocco
Prepare and implement daily lesson plans for students. Provide hands-on, whole class, and small group instruction for each student to be able to grow and thrive. Assist with the transition from AERO standards to Common Core standards.
July 2011 - June 2012
Helium Academy, English Teacher - Uijeongbu, South Korea
Tutored elementary and middle school students in English through provided curriculum and online resources.
July 2009 - July 2011
International Christian School Uijeongbu, French (6-12) and Resource (K-6), South Korea
Ensure that classroom teachers follow the I.E.Ps which military students had in place prior to ICSU. Used interactive metronome program students who exhibited signs of ADHD. Taught French I, II, and III to middle school and high school students.
Extra Curricular Responsibilities
Teacher Well Being Committee and Child Safeguarding committee 2022- present. Mentorship Program 2022-Present.
At WNS: After School Homework Club and Assistant Coach of Swim Team, WNS, 2017-2019
At ICSU: Spring Semester of 2011 Varsity Soccer Girls Assistant Coach, Middle School Girls Soccer Coach, Elementary Soccer Coach, Middle School Student Council - Teacher Sponsor.