Ruth Schlotman

Grade 2 Grade Level Leader at WISS - The Western International School of Shanghai
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(386) 825-5501
Location
China, CN
Languages
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Chinese Limited working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Tagalog Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Elementary Education K-6 Teacher
    The College of New Jersey
    Jun, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Masters Program (Master)
    The College of New Jersey
    Jun, 2016
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • WISS - The Western International School of Shanghai
    • Grade 2 Grade Level Leader
      • Aug 2020 - Present

      ■ Lead grade-level meetings focused on unit planning, sharing instructional resources, and discussing strategies to support individualized student needs■ Delegate tasks to work efficiently and to encourage equal contribution■ Listen actively and communicate effectively with team members ■ Record unit planning and reflections in Managebac

    • PYP Classroom Teacher
      • Aug 2016 - Present

      ■ Implement Understanding by Design (UbD) to develop and deliver transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry■ Collaborate consistently with Chinese co-teacher, grade level, and PYP coordinator to design and reflect on horizontally and vertically-aligned units■ Create indoor and outdoor learning spaces based on student interest to support inquiry■ Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices■ Differentiate instruction according to student readiness and for a wide range of English levels■ Focus on deepening students’ conceptual understanding of mathematics to help them make connections and build confidence ■ Teach literacy through the Letters and Sounds program (Early Years) and a Balanced Literacy Approach (Primary)■ Integrate mindfulness practices in the classroom in order to increase student self-awareness and focus ■ Work extensively with students on developing social-emotional skills and conflict resolution strategies■ Foster growth mindset through explicit classroom activities designed to help develop student understanding of the power of “yet” ■ Creatively sought ways to engage and support students during online learning Show less

  • Okiki Kindergarten
    • Head Teacher
      • Aug 2012 - Jul 2016

      ■ Liaised between teachers and leadership■ Supported teachers by observing lessons, offering feedback, and providing teaching resources ■ Worked together with leadership to create solutions in response to teacher needs ■ Planned special events

    • Early Years Classroom Teacher
      • Aug 2012 - Jul 2016

      ■ Collaborated with Chinese co-teachers to develop and facilitate various play-based activities aimed to guide children in their social, emotional, physical, and linguistic development ■ Focused on English language learning; particularly vocabulary, expression, and literacy■ Participated in regular teacher-parent-student outings to strengthen and build relationships ■ Taught same group of students over the course of 4 years, beginning at age 2 until age 6

  • Peace Corps
    • United States
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Education/Information and Communications Technology Volunteer
      • Mar 2009 - May 2011

      ■ Created and maintained after-school program for primary school children to improve performance in mathematics and reading and to develop critical thinking skills ■ Led girls youth empowerment group focusing on gender roles, self-esteem, and making healthy choices ■ Formed and trained a service-based IT youth group ■ Taught adult English course and 9 youth English courses ranging from basic to intermediate levels. Researched and pulled from various resources to develop lessons. ■ Taught adult computer course on basic IT skills and Windows Office ■ Delivered a number of presentations to the community on relevant health topics ■ Collaborated with Peace Corps volunteers to organize and facilitate summer camp and several youth conferences Show less

Education

  • The College of New Jersey
    Master of Education - MEd, Elementary Education and Teaching
    2014 - 2016
  • Saint Louis University - Madrid Campus
    Bachelor's degree, Spanish and Iberian Studies
    2006 - 2008

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