Sara Ruby

Experience

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  City of Glendora

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2012

  Recreation Staff

  • Instructed youth ages 5-12 in the Parks and Playground Program.• Organized activities and games for 20-50 youth. • Supervised field trips to Raging Water and Knotts Berry Farm for 30-40 youth.

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  Arellanes Elementary School

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  Student Teacher and Substitute Teacher

  • Developed and implemented unit lesson plans and assessments using third grade common core.• Gained experience with differentiated instruction and instruction to English Language Learners.

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  Cru Global

  Jun 2012 - Jan 2016

  Cru is a student-led, staff-directed organization empowering high school students to lead their peers in discussions about faith, leadership, love, integrity, compassion, and purpose.I was the campus coordinator for students at Poway High School, Orange Glen High School, and Abraxas Continuation High School. • Prepared and led multiple weekly bible studies (5-15 girls per study) and one-on-one appointments (5-8 high girls). • Coached a team of students to lead a monthly outreach to 60-100 high school students.• Gained experience in public speaking, giving motivational talks to high school sports teams. • Collaborated with eight other Cru staff as well as with school administrators and other organizations on campus.• Prepared and delivered presentations which highlighted our students' strengths and articulated our organization's mission and values to create a team of financial partners totaling $50,000 per year. • Gained cross cultural experience leading eight high school students on a two week trip to Portugal. • Pioneered our first ever San Diego Summer Mission, hosting seven college interns for six weeks to run our summer program to high school students giving me experience with recruiting, public speaking, administration, organization, budgeting, scheduling, training, decision making, and conflict resolution. Show less • Planned and led multiple weekly bible studies and one-on-one appointments to foster communication, learning, and engagement for college-aged Cru mentees• Prepared and delivered presentations which highlighted our students' strengths and articulated our organization's mission and values to create a team of financial partners totaling $50,000/year• Planned and supervised an overnight conference for over 300 attendees gaining experience with delegation, coaching, scheduling, budgeting, marketing, communication, conflict resolution, etc.• Pioneered a ministry specific to college students in fraternities and sororities• Coordinated and coached a group of college students to launch the High School Branch of Cru• Gained experience in public speaking and strategic planning. • Gained cross cultural experience on two, ten-day trips to China. Show less

  • High School Staff

    Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Campus Intern

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
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  Cayucos Elementary School

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Student Teacher and Substitute Teacher

  • Designed thematic and unit lesson plans using Kindergarten common core standards. • Collaborated with other teachers in a co-teaching placement.

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  San Diego Unified School District and North County Consortium

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Substitute Teacher

  • Selected as a long-term substitute in Kindergarten and Fifth Grade at Toler Elementary• Experience with differentiated instruction, ELL instruction, DRA testing, and IEP meetings

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  PRIDE Learning Center

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  Reading Speacialist

  • One-on-one tutoring using Orton-Gillingham reading instruction to student with ADHD• Experience identifying student’s barriers and developing specific skills using multiple modalities

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  Anne Arundel County Public Schools

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Substitute Teacher
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  Evolutions Body Clinic

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

  Receptionist
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  Redefined Woodworking Company

  Aug 2017 - now

  Company Owner/ Chief of Marketing

  • Started a woodworking business from scratch in partnership with a carpenter• Created the website design and launched an online store• Developed the business plan as well as the sales and marketing strategy

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  Self Employed

  Aug 2022 - now

  Mrs Sara Ruby Homeschool Enrichment Classes

  • Outdoor homeschool enrichment classes to encourage hands-on learning for TK-8th