Jessica Ruber jessicaruberportfolio.weebly.

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5 Sudbury Lane, Williamsville NY, 14221 | (716) 946-6376 | JRuber@fredonia.edu

Candidate for New York State Initial Certification (3) Literacy (Birth-6), Literacy (5-12), Early Childhood (Birth- 2)
New York State Initial Certification (3) Childhood (1-6), Students with Disabilities (1-6), English (7-9)

EDUCATION:
State University of New York at Fredonia
Master of Science in Education, Literacy Education Birth-Grade 12, expected May 2019 GPA: 4.0
Thesis Research: The Impact of Teacher’s Personal Reading Habits on their Literacy Instruction

Bachelor of Science in Education, Childhood Inclusive Education: English, May 2017 GPA: 3.87

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING:
5th Grade Literacy Specialist; Dunkirk Elementary School #3, Spring 2019
 Administered a battery of assessments on two focus students; Analyzed data to drive my intervention
 Conducted a 6-week intervention cycle on elaboration in writing and inferencing while reading

2nd Grade Literacy Specialist; Dunkirk Elementary School #3, Fall 2018
 Conducted the Words Their Way and Qualitative Reading Inventory-6 on two focus students
 Analyzed assessment data to create intended learning outcomes
 Created an intervention plan for the areas of need in decoding, comprehension, and CVCe words

9-12th Grade English Literacy Specialist; Silver Creek High School, Fall 2018
 Conducted the 6+1 Writing and Qualitative Reading Inventory-6 assessments on two focus students
 Analyzed assessment data to create intended learning outcomes
 Created and implemented an intervention for reading comprehension and sentence structure

6th Grade English Literacy Specialist; Brocton Middle School, Spring 2018
 Conducted a battery of reading and writing assessments on two focus students
 Created an intervention plan for the areas of need in reading fluency and writing organization
 Coached the classroom teacher on how to further help student towards their goals

6th Grade English Student Teacher; Dunkirk Middle School, Spring 2017
 Modified English Common Core lessons to include cooperative learning and centers
 Designed lessons about idioms, text-based evidence writing, and tone and mood in poetry
 Lead and effectively managed the classroom during each instructional period

4th Grade Special Education Student Teacher; Silver Creek Elementary, Spring 2017
 Adapted and designed English and math lessons for students in resource room settings
 Designed and administered tests to students with test accommodations to collect data
 Co-taught English lessons in 4th and 5th-grade classroom

9th Grade English; Erie 2 BOCES LoGuidice Center, Spring 2016

 Observed and conducted multiple assessments on a focus student with behavioral needs
 Completed an Individualized Education Plan and Behavior Intervention Plan for a focus student

4th Grade; Silver Creek Elementary School, Fall 2015

1st Grade Reading Tutor; Dunkirk Elementary School #3, Spring 2015
3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Special Education; Dunkirk Elementary School #7, Spring 2014

INTERNATIONAL TEACHING:
Student Intern, Standard 2 (Grade 3); St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Belize, Winter 2017
 Taught a week of hands-on, cooperative lessons in multiple subject areas
 Experienced the Belizean education system, curriculum, and culture

Presenter, Belizean International Symposium on Education; Belize, Winter 2017

 Spoke about education programs at SUNY Fredonia and NYS certification requirements

Student Intern, Early Grades (Pre-K/K); Hyde Park Infants School, Plymouth, UK, Summer 2016
 Taught lessons and organized a school-wide assembly on American culture and schools
 Learned about the British education system, curriculum, and culture
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RELATED EMPLOYMENT:
Career Development Office Graduate Assistant; SUNY Fredonia, Fall 2017-present
 Coached undergraduate students on creating and editing their resumes and cover letters
 Conducted workshops on resumes and portfolios for education majors
 Designed social media posts, videos, and flyers for event outreach

Substitute Teacher; Dunkirk City School District, Spring 2017- present

Substitute Teacher; Sweet Home Central School District, Amherst, NY, Spring 2017-present

Before School and Pre-K Teacher; Campus and Community Children’s Center, Fredonia, NY, Fall 2016

Substitute Teacher; Campus and Community Childcare Center, Fredonia, NY, Spring 2016

Camp Counselor; Amherst Youth and Recreation Department, Summer 2015

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Patrons on the Spectrum
Professional ePortfolios Seminar
Instructional Technology for Powerful Learning
Thoughtful Classroom Workshop
Classroom Management Workshop
Common Core Standards Seminar
Technology Curation Workshop
Building Academic Language/Conversations
Classroom Management Strategies Workshop
Components of Teaching Academic Writing
Project Mas2ter SIOP Training- 18 hours
Evidence-based Instructional Practices
Checking for Understanding Workshop
Making/Analyzing Student Work Workshop
Providing Meaningful, Corrective Feedback
Text Sets, Vocabulary and Technology Workshop
IRLA Training
Belize International Symposium on Education
Career Development Professional Seminar

AWARDS:
Dean’s List, all semesters
Chautauqua Co. Retired Teachers Scholarship
Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society
Winch Study Abroad Scholarship
Summa Cum Laude
Anthony Patti Memorial Scholarship
Student Affairs Freshman Award Scholarship
GEICO Family Scholars Scholarship, 2013-2017
Multiple scholarships for college

CAMPUS LEADERSHIP/ INVOLVEMENT:

Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Society in Education; Spring 2015-Spring 2017
 President, Fall 2016-Spring 2017
 Membership Chair, Fall 2015-Spring 2016

Friends Across Borders; Spring 2016-Spring 2017

Council for Exceptional Children; Fall 2015- Spring 2017

Golden Key International Honor Society; Fall 2014- Spring 2017

Teacher Education Club; Fall 2013- Spring 2017

OTHER EMPLOYMENT:
Administrative Assistant, Career Development Office, SUNY Fredonia, Summer 2018-Present

Library Student Assistant; Reed Library, SUNY Fredonia, Fall 2017-present

Pool Attendant; Town of Amherst Youth and Recreation Department, July 2016-present

Sandwich Artist; Subway Restaurants, Getzville, NY, June 2012- June 2016