SHELLY
RUDERMAN
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El Cajon, CA 92021
SKILLS
Student-centered learning such as group activities to learn new concepts, discussions and mini lectures to close gaps between concepts and skill mastery, and just in time remediation. These student-centered classrooms are teacher guided learning styles that improved learning and increased probability of success. In this learning model, students do “heavy lifting” while the teacher guides students to self-discovery. This style of learning has dramatically improved student success over traditional lecture style methods.
Editor of Open Learning Institute (OLI) on Canvas so students no longer need expensive textbook or websites for their education.
Co-author of official student workbook with all lesson plans used for classroom notes. These materials are all equity minded.
Strong reputation for putting students first.
EDUCATION
De Paul University
Chicago, IL • 2016
Masters of Science: Applied Statistics
San Diego State University
12/1990
Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 9 years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
WORK HISTORY
Cuyamaca College - Math Teacher
El Cajon, CA • 07/2016 - Current
Currently teaching Statistics with co-requisite support and Quantitative Reasoning.
Developing and implementing instructional materials including group-work activities, assessment tools, lab activities, and teacher training programs for this accelerated model
Developing many lesson plans that will be used by all instructors teaching Statistics with co-requisite support at Cuyamaca.
Participating in redesigning Community of Practice programs to train future teachers how to teach statistics with support in student-centered classrooms.
Palomar College - Math Teacher
San Marcos, CA • 10/2016 - Current
Have taught beginning algebra, intermediate algebra, algebra for statistics, and elementary math for teachers
Subbed for statistic classes and calculus 3
Spoke at Palomar Math Department meeting to discuss developing and implementing Statistics with co-requisite support course at Cuyamaca
Assessing submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success.
Southwestern College - Math Teacher
Chula Vista, CA • 07/2017 - Current
Currently teaching Statistics and Applied Calculus
Taught hybrid courses
Implementing math pathways courses for students to reach their goals quicker and more efficiently.
Patient, compassionate, and enthusiastic when working with students in classrooms, via email and during office hours.
Implemented new technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter 80%.
Art Of Problem Solving - Math Teacher
Carmel Valley, CA • 10/2017 - 04/2022
Currently teaching advanced 2nd grade math, 3rd grade math, 4th grade math, Pre-algebra nd Algebra.
Utilize problem solving techniques for young minds that create critical thinking, creative thinking, and communication skills.
Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success.
Gateways - School Java/C++ Teacher
San Diego, CA. • 01/2013 - 08/2019
Taught Java and C++ for summer school students from 6th grade to 10th grade.
Taught basics of object-oriented, high level programming language of both C++ and Java
Students learn to create their own basic games.
Formatted beginner games for students to recreate in their own style.
Increased students understanding of basic programming to create their own games.
Fusion Academy - Math Teacher
Solana, CA • 08/2013 - 01/2017
Classes include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus Honors, Calculus, and Calculus Honors
Fusion Academy is accredited, non-traditional private school for grades 6-12.
Students learn on their terms, on their schedule, and in their learning style, Classes include AP Statistics, Algebra I, Algebra II, Math A (6th grade).
Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success.
San Diego Jewish Academy - Math Insturtor
San Diego, CA • 08/2012 - 06/2014
Classes taught include AP Statistics, Algebra I, Algebra II, 6th
grade Math, Pre-Algebra, and Calculus AB and BC.
Giving students learning environments that guides the
students to succeed in college and later in life because they are comfortable, valued, and
unconditionally embraced academically, socially, creatively, and emotionally.
Developed team communications and information for math meetings.
Cal Coast Academy - Math Instructor
San Diego, CA • 08/2011 - 12/2012
Taught 6 grade math, Algebra I, and Algebra II
Working in smaller classroom environments with hands on activities to make sure all students have complete understanding of all curriculum.
Created course syllabus to clearly communicate expectations and standards for student success.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
DEFT Certification (Distance Education Faculty Training): Southwestern College June 2020
Community of Practice Co-facilitator and member of math department meetings to establish viable lesson plans, materials and make needed adjustments to co-requisite support courses to help students to improve throughput rate for students.
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