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WEBSITES<\/strong>
\nruth.ingulsrud.net \u00a0—- \u00a0 \u00a0Joyful Opportunity English Education\u00a0– https:\/\/joee.jp<\/a> \u00a0 —- Beloved of Beasts –\u00a0http:\/\/belovedofbeasts.com<\/a> —- Kidsermons —\u00a0http:\/\/kidsermons.com<\/a> — Ruth’s YouTube Channel – https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCjgN9cGdetj8YX6noAtpklQ<\/a><\/p>\n

PROFILE<\/strong>
\nI am a trained and certified K-12th grade teacher directing a non-profit, JOEE.jp, that benefits at-risk children in Japan. I previously worked as a teacher and librarian at international schools in Tokyo. My “Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential” was earned through the California University system. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater Arts from the University of Minnesota, and my Masters in Multi-Disciplinary Studies was earned through the State University of New York. I have taught a 5th grade class of 36 students, worked as a substitute teacher at the American School in Japan and before that, in the San Juan Unified School District in Sacramento, California. My interests and strengths include drama, puppetry, environmental education, technology in the classroom, languages and cross-cultural studies. I am a published author, (see Beloved of Beasts<\/a> and \u00a0kidsermons.com<\/a>\u00a0). I have written children’s literature and poetry, and four books of children’s sermons which are used by pastors around the world. Inventing plays, songs and classroom games that entertain and teach makes working with children an enjoyable challenge. I speak French, some Japanese and Norwegian and have lived and worked in Paris, France and Sendai, Japan.<\/p>\n

PHILOSOPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n

I believe that a child is a possibility. Every individual possesses gifts and talents of crucial value to the world. If those gifts are not uncovered and encouraged during a child’s elementary years, those possibilities can atrophy and be lost to the world forever. A teacher should be an enabling and inspiring force in a child’s life, helping that child to rise to their greatest potential.<\/p>\n

EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

4\/18 – Present: JOEE.jp<\/strong><\/p>\n

Created a foundation called JOEE – Joyful Opportunity English Education – for the purpose of providing free English lessons taught by fluent speakers to children growing up in the institutionalized care system in Japan. The link to our website is here: https:\/\/joee.jp<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 1 2012 – Published Princess Ramona, Beloved of Beasts<\/strong><\/a>; illustrated by Therese Larsson; sold through the iBookstore at the link above and at www.belovedofbeasts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

9\/09 – 6\/20: CAJ<\/strong>
\nLibrarian and circulation duties at the Christian Academy in Japan. Responsibilities include teaching library, reading and research skills to K – 5th grades.<\/p>\n

10\/17
\nEarned my Masters in Multi-Disciplinary Studies, having previously earned a Certificate of Educational Technology and Information Literacy through the State University of New York, Buffalo.<\/p>\n

9\/08 – 6\/09: CAJ<\/strong>
\n5th grade classroom teacher at the Christian Academy in Japan. Took the 36-member class on a three-day camping trip as part of the curriculum which included weather data collection, map skills, tool-making and nature observations.<\/p>\n

9\/07 – 6\/08: LFJT<\/strong>
\nPre-K English teacher at the Lyce\u00e9 Franco-Japonais de Tokyo. Taught the English component of the course; helped to design and implement new curriculum; directed class musical\/dance presentation at the end-of-year festival.<\/p>\n

9\/06 – 6\/07: ASIJ<\/strong><\/p>\n