Sarah S.

Ruggirello
Current: 905 Penniman Avenue, Apt. 3, Plymouth, MI, 48170
Permanent: 18987 Riverway Court, Clinton Twp, MI, 48038
E-Mail and Phone Number: ruggir10@gmail.com 586-419-2170

MICHIGAN TEACHER CERTIFICATION

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (MTTC, K-5 ALL SUBJECTS; 6-8 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS)
LANGUAGE ARTS (MTTC, ELEMENTARY)

EDUCATION
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVIVERSITY, East Lansing, Michigan

December 2016

May

College of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum, Concentration in Literacy and Language Instruction
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, Macomb Campus, Michigan
College of Education
Early Childhood Education ZS Endorsement, Completed 4 Credits
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVIVERSITY, East Lansing, Michigan

May-August 2012

May 2012

May

College of Education
Graduate Certification and 12 Masters Credits, 3.75 GPA
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, Michigan
College of Education
Bachelor of Arts, 3.5043 GPA
Major: Elementary Education, Teaching Major: Language Arts
REGENTS COLLEGE, London, United Kingdom
English Literature Summer Study Abroad Program

May 2011

Summer 2010

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, Canton, MI

September 2013-Present

Full-Day Kindergarten Teacher

Responsible for the teaching and care of 26 students of diverse backgrounds, academic levels, and needs
Member of Bentley Elementary Schools School Improvement Committee
Proficient in the teaching of the Everyday Math Program and the Journeys Reading Program
Works collaboratively with the English Learner Department and the Special Education Department in order to meet the
needs of my students
PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SUMMER ACADEMY, Plymouth, MI
June-July 2013
First Grade Teacher
Teacher for the 5-week summer school program for struggling students who are not meeting grade-level standards
Proficient in the teaching of the Everyday Math program and the Summer Success Reading program
Involved in collaboration with other teachers and weekly grade-level lesson planning
WEST VILLAGE ACADEMY, Dearborn, MI
August 2012-June 2013
Full-Day Kindergarten Teacher
Responsible for the teaching and care of 22 students of diverse backgrounds, academic levels, and needs
Responsible for the weekly lesson planning and teaching of ELA, math, science, social studies, and writing curriculum
Created and implemented a whole-class behavior management system, based on students needs
Proficient in the teaching of Houghton Mifflin Reading and Math curriculum, and the WriteSteps Writing program
Proficient in the use of Zangle, the online Curriculum Crafter tool, and the PD 360 online professional development tool
Assisted with the school-wide Curriculum Night, as well as the planning of the Black History Night Program.
Member of the Social Studies Shared Leadership Team, which includes planning school events and updating the schools
social studies curriculum.
MATH AFTER-SCHOOL INTERVENTION PROGRAM, Leslie, MI
February 2012-April 2012
Teacher
Assigned to a group of six struggling kindergarten students for a six-week, after-school intervention program
Planned and carried out mini-lessons and learning activities to strengthen the students' confidence and math skills
Worked specifically in the areas of number identification, number/quantity relationships, and basic addition

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
WOODWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Leslie, MI
September 2011-May 2012
Full Day Kindergarten, 40 hours/week
Gained insight into the daily routines and practices that take place in a classroom and school environment
Created and implemented a whole-class behavior management plan, based on students needs
Planned and taught daily lessons to the class, including ten-day math, literacy, social studies, and science units
Took over all teacher responsibilities for six weeks of lead teaching; taught literacy, math, science, social studies, and
writing curriculum
Became proficient in the teaching of Reading Street literacy curriculum, Lucy Calkins writing curriculum, and guided
reading groups
Assisted with Family Science Night and took part in the after-school math intervention program
Took part in all staff meetings and professional development days
Assisted with school-wide AIMS-Web test administration and weekly progress monitoring in the classroom

PRE-INTERNSHIP TEACHING EXPERIENCE

MOUNT HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Lansing, MI
January-May 2011
Kindergarten, 4 hours/week
Gained communication skills through working with individual students on writing and reading activities
Managed center activities with small groups of students
Planned and taught lesson plans to entire class, specifically in the subject areas of science and social studies
PLEASANT VIEW MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Lansing, MI
September-December 2010
Fifth Grade, 4 hours/week
Planned and taught lesson plans to entire class, specifically in the subject areas of language arts and math
Provided assistance for individual students with writing processes
Observed classroom activities and processes
SYCAMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Holt, MI
First Grade, 3 hours/week

January-May 2010

 Observed classroom activities and gained insight into classroom management techniques
Worked with small groups of students in the subject areas of literacy and math
Analyzed progress through the performance of literacy assessments on an individual focus student
BINGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Lansing, MI
Fourth Grade, 2 hours/week
Worked with small groups of students in the subject areas of literacy, math, and social studies
Gained insight into classroom management skills and structural daily activities
Worked with individual students to enhance reading skills

January-May 2009

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CREATING COMMON-CORE ALIGNED MATH AND ELA CENTERS WORKSHOP
BULLYING AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, West Village Academy
PD 360 AND CURRICULUM CRAFTER TOOL, West Village Academy
ALIGNING COMMON CORE STANDARDS WITH GLCES, Leslie Public Schools
AIMS WEB SCHOOL-WIDE TESTING, Woodworth Elementary
AIMS WEB PROGRESS MONITORING WORKSHOP, Leslie Public Schools
TEACHERS AND THE LAW, Michigan State University
SCHOOL SAFTEY SEMINAR, Leslie Public Schools
ALIGNING MATH CURRICULUM, Leslie Public Schools
I AM A TEACHER! EXPO, Michigan State University

March 19, 2013

August, 2012
December, 2012
August 30, 2011
September 12, 2011
October 17, 2011
October 25, 2011
January 30, 2012
March 16, 2012
March 31, 2012

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

DEANS LIST, Michigan State University
PHI SIGMA PI NATIONAL HONORS FRATERNITY
Michigan State University, Beta Sigma Chapter

Five Semesters Between 2008 and 2011

January 2009-August 2010