CHRISTINE ANN RUGGIERO

17005 Beaver Circle, Strongsville OH 44136

Christine.ann40@yahoo.com, 440-503-6359

Certifications

Initial Four-Year Resident Educator Ohio Teaching License for grades 4 through 9
Middle Childhood Endorsement grade 4 through grade 6
PublicSchoolWORKS full range of certifications
Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention, Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center, January 2014
Next Generation Science Standard Solar System Workshop, NASA Research Center March 2013
Lunar/Meteorite Sample Disk certification, NASA Glenn Research Center, April 2013

Education
Baldwin Wallace University, Berea OH, May 2014
Bachelors of Science in Education, minor, Science and Language Arts, Overall GPA 3.875
Kappa Delta Pi Honors Societyrecognizing outstanding academic excellence

Teaching Experience
Substitute Teacher, Strongsville City School District, North Royalton City School District December 2014Present.
Fulfilled both short- and long-term substitute assignments across all subject areas, effectively teaching
students of varied academic and age levels (grades K-8) and diverse cultural backgrounds.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, North Royalton Middle School, Grade 6 ELA, North Royalton OH OctoberDecember 2014
Instructed classes of as many as 30 students; communicated with teachers, administrators and parents;
and built a positive rapport with students
Responsible for entering student grades and posting daily homework and events through Progress Book
Administered CoGAT testing to sixth grade students
Attended weekly department and team meetings
Student Teacher, Wilcox Elementary School, Grade 4, North Ridgeville OH, January May 2014
Created unit plans and daily lessons for Science using kinesthetic activities, guided inquires, and small
discussion groups to facilitate learning
Analyzed preliminary Ohio Achievement Test scores for trends in student learning and common
misunderstandings
Charted student progress based on successive Ohio Achievement Test scores collected January through
April 2014
Maintained excellent classroom management using a solid agenda, prompts, and one on one check-ins
Restructured science curriculum to include weekly laboratory experiments increasing students lab
participation from one lab per month to two labs per week
Guided English Language Learners (ELL) through complex learning of new concepts with new
vocabulary through introductory language, supported study, and supplemental notes for discussions
Integrated Interdisciplinary learning in each lesson to have a daily correlation between science and a
minimum of one other discipline
Lead Teacher, Young Chefs Academy, ages 3-18, Strongsville OH, 2008-2010
Facilitated several daily classes including special holiday events and birthday parties
Streamlined holiday baking events to increase class size and productivity which subsequently increased
profits
Represented Young Chefs Academy in community Arts Festival by encouraging youth to participate in
sample activities

Sunday School Teacher, First Lutheran Church, grades 2 to 4, Strongsville OH, September 2005-Present
Prepare and deliver lessons that support the nurture and growth of children
Director of vacation bible school program serving over 175 children ages 3-18 through curriculum
based investigations
Nurture and support of children and adults during periods of life changing events
Girl Scout Leader/Service Unit Director, Berea Girl Scout Service Unit 714, grades K-12, October 2003August 2014
Obtained and utilized outdoor education certification, First Aid and CPR training, Diversity Training,
Out and About Training, Risk and Safety Training, Outdoor Cooking Skills, and Personal Outdoor
Survival Trainings
Mentorship of girls to obtain their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards
Participation in numerous Community Service Projects including; Rocky River Watersheds Streamside
Clean-Up, Berea Animal Rescue Fund, Ohio Guidestone of Berea, Berea Lake Towers Retirement
Community, Project Linus, Ronald McDonald House, and Lauras Home
Provided extensive camping and outdoor activities for people of all ages through exploration of the
natural world, conservation, identification of animal tracks, native plant and tree identification, and
astronomical identification for navigational purposes
Represented the Girl Scout Service Unit in community events such as the Berea Arts Fest, the Cuyahoga
Community Fair, and numerous community parade events

Awards and Interests

Cleveland Regional Council of Science Teachers, Member, 2013present

Jacket Philanthropy Project, Grant Award Winner 2013Awarded to the student group who displayed
the highest ability in the field of grant writing
Dr. Patrick and Angela Cosiano Education Award ScholarshipAwarded to students with high
scholastic achievement
Community Service AwardAwarded to non-traditional students who balance education with service to
the community
Non-Traditional Student Award and SpotlightHonors students who contribute to the Baldwin Wallace
Community and the broader community as well
Thanks Badge, the highest award an individual can receive for excellence in promoting the Girl Scout
Philosophy
Cleveland Zoo Member who enjoys; hiking, fishing, boating, gardening, traveling, rock collecting,
meditation, educational programming, and reading for leisure