P ROF I L E

Enthusiastic classroom teacher, effective at providing quality

instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for all
students. Dedicated educator committed to creating a classroom
atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging and supportive for
all students.
HIGHLIGHTS
* Performance-Based education
* Curriculum development with Common Core Standards
* Organizational development knowledge for myself and students
* Differentiated instruction
* Lesson planning expertise
* Critical Thinker
ACCOM P L I S HM E N T S
*Facilitated table talk discussions for training with RISC (Re-Inventing Schools
Coalition) as well as at the Auburn school district training
*Host for numerous school visits to demonstrate how to make learning
transparent, including a video on the Department of Maine Education website:
(http://www.maine.gov/doe/cbp/videos/lyman.html)
*Accommodate my schedule to meet student's needs before or after school with
individual goals
JENNIFER RUEL
email: jenniferruel@rsu57.org
jenniferruel@rsu57.org
E XP E RI E NCE
Classroom Teacher
RSU 57
08/2005 to Current
Waterboro, ME
*Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and
personal responsibility.
*Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
*Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on
children's academic performance.
*Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting
learning and student engagement.
*Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole
group instruction.
*Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide
curriculum standards.
*Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
*Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.

Classroom Teacher
St. James School
08/2004 to 06/2005
Biddeford, ME
*Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of
progress.
*Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and
demonstrations.
*Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and
school administrators.
*Enhanced reading skills through the use of children's literature, reader's theater
and story time.

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Area Coordinator
St. Joseph's College
06/2002 to 01/2004
Standish, ME
*Worked as an Area Coordinator overseeing a staff of college students to
facilitate growth and management within the
college dormitories.
*Led weekly staff meetings with objectives and goals for the upcoming week.
*Met with students dealing with infractions of the disciplinary system at the
college.
E DUCATI ON
Masters in Literacy: Education
University of New England 2014
Biddeford, ME
United States
*4.0 GPA with a focus on literacy in the elementary classroom
Teaching Certication Program: Education
University of New England 2014
Biddeford, ME
United States
*4.0 GPA Coursework directed toward certication in k-8 education

Bachelor of Arts: Sociology
Wheaton College 2002
Norton, MA
United States
*Coursework focused on Sociology and Psychology
RE F E RE NCE S
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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