Ruth Mendoza

I am a dedicated professional with proven skills in technology, teaching, guiding, and supporting all aspects of the teaching and learning process. I strongly believe that high-quality education is inclusive and allows students to become the best version of themselves. My educational teaching principles align with the IB philosophy, principles, and practices. I believe in a rigorous international education that fosters active and compassionate learners who can make the world a better place through their knowledge, skills, and attributes. I am constantly inquiring about and evaluating best practices that can make the working environment a successful one.

2014 – 2024

IB COORDINATOR/ ISAMS DATA MANAGER, BOSTON SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL

• 2023-2024 IB Coordinator of the Continuum in charge of implementing and supervising the PYP, MYP, and DP programs. Leading the MYP authorization process as BSI became an IB Continuum school.
• iSAMS Data Manager. Responsible for the development and use of the School’s data systems providing technical support for the School’s management information system, iSAMS, for staff, students, and parents. Take a lead on yearly data operations, e.g., rollover, timetable; Manage all stages of the reporting process, ensuring parents receive accurate reports; Proactively ensure all data is correct and up to date. Maintain user accounts, security levels and accessibility; Support other staff members with their use of the system and others.

IB DP COORDINATOR/ SECONDARY PRINCIPAL, BOSTON SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL

• 2022-2023 DP Coordinator - IB Curricular development and follow up for the MYP and DP Programs
• Secondary Coordinator – Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through department leaders, the activities of teachers and support staff. Co-ordinate teaching activities of the 
  institution by making personnel assignments, determining class size, and preparing timetables. Organize and maintain procedures for the keeping of records of student’s reports and teachers planning documents.

IB PYP AND DP COORDINATOR/ SECONDARY VICE PRINCIPAL/IB ITGS & ICT TEACHER, BOSTON SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL

• 2021-2022 DP Coordinator/ Secondary Vice Principal – Assisting the Secondary Principal in all grade levels in the area of academic support, organization of events, teacher’s training and planning follow-ups / IB ITGS Teacher/ Early Learning ICT Teacher
• 2020-2021 DP Coordinator/ IB ITGS Teacher
• 2019 Leading the IB PYP authorization process of the school
• 2019-2020 PYP and DP Coordinator/ IB ITGS Teacher
• 2018 Leading the IB PYP authorization process of the school
• 2017-2019 PYP and DP Coordinator/ Secondary ICT Teacher

IB PYP COORDINATOR & ICT TEACHER, BOSTON SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL

• 2016-2017 PYP Coordinator/ ICT Teacher Early Learning – 12th Grade
• 2014-2016 ICT Teacher Early Learning – 9th Grade 
• Mentor of the Robotics’ CCA 
• Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Trainer 
  
  2004 – 2014 ICT TEACHER, INSTITUTO CULTURAL
• ICT Teacher - PK3 to 11th Grade
• Accounting Teacher for 8th and 9th Grade 
• Mentor of the Microsoft Specialist National Championship, representing Panama’s Team in the World Microsoft Championship in 2014, 2013, and 2011. 

2001 – 2003 
ICT TEACHER, I.P.T.C. NICOLAS DEL ROSARIO

• High School ICT Teacher with an emphasis in business 

2000 – 2001 ICT TEACHER/ PROGRAMMER, SISTEMAS COMPUTARIZADOS Y DOCENCIA, S.A.

AUGUST 2022 

DIVERSIFIED PEDAGOGICAL CERTIFICATION - TEACHING ACCREDIATION FOR 
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY TEACHERS- Formación Pedagógica Diversificada UNIVERSIDAD DE PANAMA - Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación

FEBRUARY 2020 

COURSES IN EDUCATIONAL SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION - Curso Especial 
de Administración Escolar a Nivel de Postgrado (CEPADE)
UNIVERSIDAD DE PANAMA - Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación

DECEMBER 2017 
SPECIALIST IN HIGHER EDUCATION 
UNIVERSIDAD DE PANAMA - Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación

DECEMBER 2004 
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

MAY 1992 
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 
PICKERING HIGH SCHOOL, LOUISIANA, USA

APRIL 2024
DRIVING TRANSFORMATION: Standards and English Curriculum Workshop - MEDUCA – Quality Leadership University - US Embassy Panama 

JULY 2022
Principal’s Training Center for International School Leadership - Creating an Effective 
School - Rome, Italy

FEBRUARY 2021
Universidad de Panama – Maestría en Docencia Superior – Complete all courses of the Master Program – Working on the Thesis

FEBRUARY 2020
Universidad de Panamá – Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación Diplomado 
“Como Dirigir un Centro Educativo” – 120 hours

IB Workshops

• 2016 - IB PYP Making the PYP Happen
• 2016 - IB PYP An Introduction to the PYP Curriculum Model
• 2017- IB PYP Assessment
• 2017 - IB DP- Coordination
• 2018 - IB DP – ITGS
• 2022 – IB MYP Developing the MYP Introductory