Emily Ruiz

emilyruiz@sandiego.edu 619-933-0062

EDUCATION

University of San Diego, Department of Learning and Teaching, San Diego, CA

Currently enrolled in the Special Education Masters and Credential Program
Current GPA: 4.0
University of Oregon, College of Education, Eugene, OR
B.A. (June 2014). Family and Human Services Major, Minor in Special Education
Cumulative GPA: 3.71
Grossmont High School, El Cajon, CA (June 2010)

EXPERIENCE

Aseltine School NPS, San Diego, CA

Administrative Assistant, September 2015-present
Assisted Program Director in case management duties
Administered a variety of standardized assessments, such as WJ-III, KeyMath, and Johns Basic
Reading Inventory.
Assisted in lesson planning, which included differentiating instruction for over five grade levels per
lesson.
Wrote IEP goals and attended IEP meetings.
High Tech Middle Media Arts, San Diego, CA
Academic Coach7th Grade Inclusion (Internship), January 2016-June 2016
Completed 20 hours per week of student teaching.
Worked closely with the Inclusion Specialist to modify assignments and homework for students on
the IEP caseload.
Completed a variety of standardized assessments, such as WJ-III, KeyMath, and Johns Basic
Reading Inventory.
Completed 20 hours of one-on-one instruction with one student on the IEP caseload.
Facilitated small group activities for students on the IEP caseload.
Wrote IEP goals and attended IEP meetings.
Valencia Park Elementary, San Diego, CA
Student Teacher4th Grade (Internship), September 2015-December 2015
Completed 75 hours of observation and practical experience.
Conducted a variety of reading assessments and compiled a Literacy Profile for two students.
Conducted interviews and assessments with two English Language Learner students to plan
appropriate lesson plans and differentiated instruction for each student.
Planned and executed a UDL lesson plans related to Common Core standards.
SAIL Housing Community, Eugene, OR
Assistant to Resident Liaison, January 2013-April 2013 & January 2014-June 2014
Helping create safe and service-supported housing opportunities throughout the community where
persons with developmental disabilities can succeed in living independently.
Crisis management
 Developed a psycho-educational group curriculum and class focused on independent living with
very high, voluntary attendance.
Topics included practicing good personal and home hygiene, creating and following a
budget, grocery shopping tips, healthy recipes, meal planning, keeping an agenda/calendar,
and how to utilize public transportation safely.
Parenting Now!, Eugene, OR
Assistant to Development Chair, September 2011-December 2012
Created and organized multiple donor lists in Microsoft Excel.
Brainstormed for innovative fundraising opportunities.
Lead weekend volunteer task groups.
Vital team member of the silent auction committee, which raised an average of $20,000 a year for
this nonprofit organization.
Csar E. Chvez Elementary, Eugene, OR
Teaching Assistant in Fourth Grade Class, January 2011-April 2011
Provided additional support for struggling students.
Facilitated three reading groups with varying reading levels.
Christ Lutheran Early Childhood Center, San Diego, CA
Child Care Provider, June 2010-September 2010
Provided individual physical and social support for a three-year-old girl with Cerebral Palsy in a
small preschool setting.
Everyone A Reader, San Diego, CA
Trained Reading Tutor, October 2009-March 2010
Tutored struggling readers in the first, second, and third grades in a one-on-one setting.
90% of my students reading skills reached their grade-level or above in the six month time period.
Best Buddies, San Diego, CA
Peer Mentor & Chapter President, September 2007-June 2010
Created opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated leadership development for students
with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Increased participants from 18 members to over 50 members.
Designed fundraisers and annual events that are still in place.