RUTH S. ARENAS
(305) 905-1479
http://www.linkedin.com/in/rutharenas
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Summary of Qualifications
- Energetic, devoted and passionate educator with years of professional teaching experience.
- Life Skills Coach to students, executives and corporate professionals.
- Effectively educated thousands of students in ESOL, FCAT, TOEFL, SAT, CLAST, language testing preparatory programs as well as language arts remediation.
- Best in Student Satisfaction Evaluations.
- Complete fluency in English and Spanish.
- Direct sales experience.
Professional Experience
Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Teacher & Interventionist Miami, FL. August 2006 – present
- Prepare students in the academic areas of Grammar, Reading and Writing for compliance with the Florida State Standards.
- Instruct and motivated students successfully with Test of Adult Basic Education.
- Facilitate use of Internet TABE readiness websites; Computer Lab Instructor
- Achieved a successful passing rate of above 90% instructing students with TOEFL.
- Implement varied methods in Intensive English programs to foreign students and executives.
- Teach an array of levels in education – high school, college and adult education comprehensive levels.
- Mentor students to attend and participate in seeking positions during all job fairs.
Miami-Dade College,
Life Skills Teacher Miami, FL March 1998 – August 2006
- Guided and counseled students with adjustment, academic problems and specialized academic interest workforce entry and life skills.
- Taught approximately 150 students per semester which 90% were effectively facilitated to identify learning styles, personality types, and compatibility with lucrative careers in higher education.
- Directed students in identifying, evaluating, applying life’s factors leading to an improvement in their self-esteem, clarifying/setting goals and academic skills.
ESOL Teacher
- Educated and inspired 25 foreign students per session in ESOL courses (grammar, conversation, reading and writing)
- Knowledge in assisting students with effective varied ESOL programs and Websites
College Prep Reading Educator
- Achieved a successful passing rate of above 80% in instructing students of all levels of remediation for college degree seeking programs.
- Educated from 350-400 students of diverse cultures, ages, and educational backgrounds per academic year – 90% successfully transitioned to vocational/college degree programs.
Florida International University
ESOL/Test Taking Prep Teacher Miami, FL Feb 1990 – Oct 1999
- Developed written and spoken English language skills for students from 78 countries.
- Trained 40 former Soviet Union scientists to meet administrative requirements in their republics.
Teaching History
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, North Miami, FL 2007-present
Miami-Dade College, Miami, FL 1988-2009
Florida International University, Miami, FL 1990-1999
Education
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Miami-Dade College, Miami, FL
Associate of Arts in Pre-Teaching
Specialization in Speech Therapy
Certifications
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Certifications
Eligibility – All Adult Education Non-Credit Programs
Day-Time Instructional Program-Substitute
Federal Bureau of Investigations
Level 2 Clearance
Virtus Clearance