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Portrait of Aleshia Ruehl

Honor Society® member

Aleshia Ruehl

Teacher at Discovery School

  • The University of Texas at Dallas
  • elementary education
  • Class of 2017
  • McKinney, Texas

Member since December 2016

About

I am an ambitious and hardworking professional seeking an elementary teaching position in the North Collin County Region. I am well organized, committed to volunteering, have an immense passion for working with children, and consider myself very coachable. I work great in both collaborative and independent settings. I enjoy finding opportunities to grow and develop both my skills and knowledge in my profession in order to keep current with successful philosophies and business practices. I believe my personal experiences have led me to become a better professional and to appreciate any chance to better myself or my career.

Education

  • University of Texas at Dallas

    EC-6 Generalist Teaching Certification

    2016 – 2017

  • University of Texas of the Permian Basin

    Kinesiology / Psychology

    2012 – 2014

Honors and awards

  • President's Honor Roll

    Spring 2013, 2014

  • Dean's Honor Roll

    Spring 2004, Summer 2013, Fall 2013

  • Magna Cum Laude

    Graduated with Honors

Goals and interests

Career goal

I plan to begin my career as an elementary teacher, and would like to advance in education eventually as an instructional coach or campus administrator.

Graduate school interests

I am interested in getting my masters of education in either educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or elementary education.

Outside the classroom

Reading, Softball, Swimming, Fishing, Traveling, Exercising, Volunteering, Making Crafts

Experience

  • Teacher

    Discovery School

    Aug 2014 – Dec 2014

  • Physical Therapy Tech

    T-Star Physical Therapy

    Jun 2013 – Apr 2014

  • Branch Manager

    Springleaf Financial Services

    Sep 2007 – Jun 2013

  • Teller

    Region's Bank

    May 2006 – Sep 2007

  • Waitress/Shift Leader

    TGI Friday's

    May 2004 – May 2006

  • Waitress

    Papacita's

    Sep 2003 – May 2004

  • Cashier/Cook

    Jeanie's Corner Exxon Station/Pizza Pro

    May 2002 – Aug 2003

Volunteering

  • Bingo Volunteer Helper

    Kiwanis Club

    Oct 2016 – Dec 2016

  • Volunteer (Trash Pickup)

    Keep Odessa Beautiful (City)

    Mar 2012 – May 2013

  • Coach and Volunteer

    Special Olympics

    May 2005 – Apr 2014

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

Additional information