Ruthie M.

About

Ruthie Igwe McGraw is a creative, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic individual with 15 years of experience in education, academic coaching, and curriculum development. She is passionate about education and helping others better themselves, with expertise in data annotation, quality assurance, and instructional content creation to enhance AI model performance. Her diverse knowledge across various fields and innovative approach make her a valuable contributor to AI training initiatives.

Experience

• LLM Specialist · Appen2024-10-01 – 2025-02-01

  Contributed to the training of large language models (LLMs) to improve accuracy, performance, and alignment with client requirements. Conducted model evaluation and quality assurance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing data-driven solutions. Created detailed documentation for methodologies ensuring transparency and simplifying complex instructions. Applied expertise in writing, communication, and problem-solving to optimize model performance while maintaining ethical considerations related to data privacy and fairness. Managed projects efficiently, balancing deadlines and workload, in a remote environment.

• Artificial Intelligence Trainer (AI) · Independent Contractor2023-10-01 – 2024-10-01

  Generated user prompts and created rubrics based on instructions to refine & train AI-generated responses. Conducted data annotation, quality assurance, and performance evaluations to enhance AI model outputs. Evaluated human-written instructions based on rubric and provided feedback on content in regard to accuracy, criteria, and grammar.

• Online Success Coach/Enrollment/English Instructor (Adults & K-12) · Texas Success Academy, LLC2018-10-01 – 2024-11-01

  Help to improve the academic performance of nontraditional (adult students) and K-12 students through an online platform. Monitor student progress to ensure students are effectively progressing towards their set academic goals. Identify and assist students who may need additional help or academic interventions. Create engaging, real-world activities and materials for adult and K-12 students. Provide assistance to students through email, phone, or video. Respond to all student and parent questions. Collaborate with all staff members & departments to ensure the success of all students.

• Assessment Scoring Assistant · Pearson2022-02-01 – 2024-07-01

  Support the evaluation and scoring process of standardized tests ensuring compliance with scoring procedures and maintain confidentiality throughout the process. Use rubric to score assessments and assist in verifying the accuracy of scores and other data, and report any discrepancies or issues to the scoring supervisor.

• Tutor Engagement Specialist · Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company2021-07-01 – 2023-01-01

  Facilitated the placement of highly qualified tutors with students/clients through thorough research, interviews, and profile reviews. Conducted initial screenings to evaluate candidate qualifications and conduct tutor onboarding. Adapted effectively to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

• Teacher · Grand Prairie ISD2013-08-01 – 2019-07-01

  Create and ensure a positive and nurturing learning environment that promotes academic and character development for all students. Collaborate with grade level team to plan lessons and/or units. Emphasize literacy by providing reading instruction which includes shared, guided, and independent reading as well as literacy strategy lessons, engaging literacy centers, and vocabulary instruction. Implement and monitor ongoing formal and informal student learning assessments for data which is used to drive lesson planning, differentiation, and instruction. Integrate math, science, and social studies with literacy daily. Ensure learning and curriculum is compliant with state standards. Serve on various school committees as well as assist with student clubs (campus improvement council, school design team, karaoke club sponsor). Complete on-going professional development and independent work as needed.

• Teacher Selector · The New Teacher Project2012-11-01 – 2013-05-01

  Used the TNTP Selection Model to interview and select candidates for DFW schools; provided feedback to candidates on teaching samples. Documented decisions and rationale on all potential candidates. Complete on-going professional development and independent work as needed.

Education

• Walden UniversityDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
• Concordia University Ann ArborMaster’s Degree, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
• Saginaw Valley State UniversityBachelor’s Degree, Education

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