Ruth Nakai

Experience

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  Cesar Chavez Academy High School

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2009

  Mathematics Teacher

  • Taught Geometry, Algebra I, and Probability/Statistics• Designed lessons and implemented strategies that promoted student participation in a fully-inclusive classroom• Created accommodations for students with learning disabilities and for students not yet proficient in English (ELL students)• Co-started a summer enrichment program ("Fusion") that connected a group of University of Michigan students with at-risk high school students for mentoring, tutoring, and relationship-building. Show less

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  Noble Street Charter Schools

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  Physics teacher

  Chicago Bulls College Prep• Taught two levels (academic and remedial) of ninth grade Physics • Led an Advisory classroom of 18 girls (a class that was set apart each day for structured teacher-student mentoring)• Collaborated with a team of teachers to develop college-ready, inquiry-based curriculum• Coordinated an overnight college trip to the University of Michigan

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  NewRoot Learning Institute

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Student Advocate

  • Co-led an after school program at ACE Tech Charter High School• Created and implemented curriculum focused on academic support, college & career development, and socio-emotional development• Recruited students for program and oversaw case management of those students• Coordinated 7 college trips and overnight tours• Coordinated with outside organizations to provide students with exposure and service learning opportunities• Co-lead parent programming once a month (workshops, community dinners) Show less

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  Mission Year

  Sept 2013 - Jul 2016

  Chicago City Director
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  Mission Year

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2018

  Personal Assistant
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  New Community Covenant Church

  Apr 2019 - Jun 2022

  Director of Spiritual Formation