Georgia Ruffin
Passionate & Devoted Teacher
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About
I am a passionate teacher devoted to promoting student learning through creative lesson planning, building confidence, and facilitating a loving and positive classroom environment.
Experience
ESOL Teacher
Sudbrook Magnet Middle School – Pikesville, MD, USA
Fall 2022- Spring 2023
Planned, organize, and created in-depth lesson plans in the content areas of language arts, social studies, history, and English
Modified plans to adjust to the needs of students with individualized educational plans (IEPs)
Instructed classes of 10-30 students to enhance their confidence in their use of English
Customized the curriculum to better meet students needs in their reading, writing, and listening skills
Administered state exams
ESOL Teacher | Language & Cultural Assistant
Colegio Raimundo Lulio Fall 2021-Spring 2022
Colegio Público Loyola de Palacio
Fall 2019- Spring 2021
Prepared interactive lesson plans for Spanish students which led to a 50% increase in classroom engagement Assisted students in their acquisition of English vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and fluency
Kept detailed records of students progress in their English learning acquisition
Private English Tutor Fall 2019- Spring 2022
Several Spanish families in Madrid, Spain
Tested students for comprehension of English and identified areas that needed improvement Prepared practice exercises for exams
Assisted students in strengthening grammar, spelling, writing, comprehension, and speaking skills
Substitute Teacher
Hampton City Public Schools
Directed students based on objectives and goals outlined in the lesson plan
Upheld an orderly classroom environment and provided a positive learning experience
Education
2023
Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)
Cambridge English 2020-2021
Masters in Bilingual and
Multicultural Education
Universidad de Alcalá, Instituto Franklin Alcalá de Henares, Spain
2015-2019
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations Hampton University, Hampton Virginia USA
