James Ruiz Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Franklin Learning Center – Project Assignment/SoutheastIn my role at FLC, I assist adult learners in the study of English, English conversation, math, life skills and technology, as well as helping them prepare them for the U. S. citizenship and GED tests. I work directly with volunteers matching them with learners. I am responsible for managing the learning center space. Key Responsibilities• Assist senior librarian in managing the learning space. • Greet students and volunteers and oversee tutoring placements. • Provide lessons and educational resources. • Provide consistently excellent customer service in a multicultural setting and create a welcoming environment. • Register students, administer student assessments, conduct intake meetings, orient students to FLC, monitor student progress and conduct follow-up assessments. • Help orient, train and supervise volunteers and interns. • Teach students one-to-one and in groups at all levels, from beginning literacy through GED and college preparation. • Mentor and provide guidance to volunteer tutors.• Attend trainings and report findings to staff for consideration for future implementation.• Work on projects such as develop educational curriculum, computer literacy.

Minneapolis, Mn

Southeast Library/Franklin Learning Center – SubstituteIn my primary job at Southeast Library, I performed tasks with technical skill and with independent judgment and decision-making. The responsibilities included a broad range of complex clerical tasks including preparation of office documents, significant interpersonal contact, use of computers, creation of signage, responsibility of establishing workflow, and supervising volunteers. As a substitute at Franklin Learning Center, my duties included one on one tutoring of students learning English, conversation, math, life skills and technology, as well as helping prepare them for the U.S. citizenship and GED tests.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Duties included shelving books, processing materials, assisting patrons with reference questions, provide paraprofessional support and assistance to professional staff, assisting public in use of computers and peripherals, maintaining files and keeping records.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History, Minor In Dutch Studies, 3.60

Dutch Studies, 7-9