Holly DeRusha Final Resume (1)
Holly DeRusha
11 Highland Ave Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064
Phone: (603) 475-0865 E-Mail: hderusha@une.edu
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION:
University of New England, Biddeford, Maine. May 2019
• Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies.
University of New England, Tangier, Morocco Campus. Fall 2016
• Participated in a semester long study abroad program in Tangier, Morocco.
• Learned the value and importance of respecting and learning from different cultures.
• Volunteered at The American School of Tangier and local orphanage.
RELEVENT WORK EXPERIENCE:
English Language + Literacy and LearningWorks After School Program Intern, LearningWorks Non-profit Organization, Portland, ME Aug. 2018-Present
• Assistant teacher of beginner-level adult English as a second language class.
• Plan and execute lessons and activities based on both whole class and individual needs.
• Identified the Student Oral Language Observation Matrix (SOLOM) as the new form of assessment to be implemented in
the EL+LP program at LearningWorks.
• Serve as the “traveling librarian” visiting all 11 LearningWorks After School Programs.
• Utilize the book set “I’m Your Neighbor” and conduct activities to teach and start discussions about diversity and
inclusion.
Tutor, America Reads America Counts, Biddeford School District, Biddeford, ME. Sept. 2015-Present
• Assisted in seven different classroom environments at Biddeford School District working with students in kindergarten,
first grade, third grade, fourth-fifth and high school age levels.
• Tutored students in English, Math, Economics and History.
• Worked with students one-one and in small groups; developed and organized learning activities.
Conference Services- Conference Assistant, University of New England, Biddeford ME. Summer 2018
• Hosted and and staffed events across campus.
• Welcomed guests and catered to specific needs throughout their stay.
• Served patrons with courtesy and efficiency during daytime and over night shifts.
Long-term Substitute Teacher, John F. Kennedy Memorial School, Biddeford, ME. Oct.-Dec. 2017
• Taught up to 20 hours per week in kindergarten English Language Learner (ELL) classroom, instructing 12 students in
small group lessons and activities.
• Developed cultural awareness skills and learned how to adapt teaching style to meet students’ needs; developed ability
to use visuals and other strategies to engage students.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
• Dedicated weekly volunteer at the Boys & Girls club of Portland to play games and assist students with homework.
• Attend Portland Public School District Board of Education meetings to keep up to date with policies and changes within
the community.
• Member of the former UNE Love Your Melon Club where I conducted and attended home visits to children battling
cancer.
• Created and ran fundraiser at UNE benefiting the victims and families of the Parkland Florida Shooting.
