Ruth Delgado
@ruthdelgado
Dedicated virtual teacher passionate about engaging and empowering students.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated virtual teacher with over a decade of experience in education, specializing in Spanish and social studies. My journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Historical Studies, complemented by a minor in Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas. Since 2012, I have been committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment for my students, both in-person and virtually.
Currently, as a Virtual Adjunct Instructor at the Virtual Learning Academy, I conduct engaging virtual instruction tailored to the needs of secondary students. I collaborate with curriculum development teams to enhance course materials, ensuring they align with modern educational standards. My teaching philosophy revolves around maximizing student participation and retention through diverse online tools and platforms, providing individualized support to guide students toward academic success.
In my role as a Secondary Spanish Teacher at Hebron High School, I have consistently achieved high student engagement and strong assessment results. I take pride in mentoring new teachers and facilitating professional development workshops, sharing best practices in language instruction. My commitment to integrating authentic cultural materials into the curriculum enriches the learning experience, preparing students for AP and college-level coursework while fostering critical thinking and college readiness.
Experience
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Secondary Spanish Teacher
Hebron High School Ninth Grade Campus
Aug 2012 - Present (12 years 10 months)
Taught Spanish 1 and 2 to diverse student groups, consistently achieving high engagement and strong assessment results. Collaborated with the district's curriculum team to design learning objectives and resources for the Spanish 5 Honors program, and mentored new teachers within the Spanish department.
Virtual Adjunct Instructor
Virtual Learning Academy
May 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)
Conducted engaging virtual instruction for Spanish and social studies courses, tailoring lessons to secondary students' needs in a fully remote learning environment. Collaborated with the curriculum development team to rewrite and update Spanish 1 course materials, ensuring content aligns with modern standards and enhances student engagement.
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Jasper High School
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011 (5 months)
Facilitated learning in tenth-grade world history classes using lectures, discussions, and interactive exercises. Conferred with staff to plan lessons following approved curricula and provided extra assistance to students with special needs.
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The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Arts, Historical Studies
Obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Historical Studies with a minor in Business Administration. This program provided a strong foundation in historical analysis and business principles.
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