Ann Ross
College & Career Readiness Instructor
Madison,WI
Summary
Experienced, high-energy educator skilled in building relationships and growing programs. Resilient, hard-working and a problem solver, who thrives in an environment where creativity & flexibility are required.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Business & Marketing Teacher
Wauwatosa School District
Wauwatosa, WI
08.2017 - Current
- Proposed and implemented two new courses district-wide, increasing program enrollment at Wauwatosa East High School from .4FTE to beyond 1.6FTE.
- Advocated for more equitable curriculum through crosstown collaboration in the Business & Marketing Department as the District Content Team Leader.
- Created partnerships in the community to provide creative opportunities for students.
Business & Marketing Teacher
Wausau School District
Wausau, WI
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Implemented dual-credit Advanced/Marketing Internship with local post-secondary institution to provide opportunities for students to network and develop positive relationships while earning college credit.
- Facilitated growth of student-run "School Based Enterprise", which earned Gold Certification by national DECA, Inc repeatedly.
- Spearheaded new DECA Chapter, which grew to just under 200 members in three years.
Marketing & Communications Teacher/Coordinator
Globe University
Green Bay, WI
07.2010 - 04.2012
- Developed campaigns and specific marketing strategies with community engagement at center focus.
- Formed partnership between former Green Bay Packer's running back Ahman Green, Green Bay Blizzard and Globe University massage therapy students to create opportunities for media attention.
Department Chair & Instructor - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
Green Bay, WI
03.2008 - 07.2010
- Enhanced curriculum by recruiting Criminal Justice instructors that were considered experts in their respective fields.
- Fostered positive and safe learning environment for faculty and students by setting and enforcing clear expectations in classroom.
Marketing Teacher
Appleton Area School District
Appleton, WI
08.2005 - 07.2008
- Planned and incorporated instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment and technology to exhibit understanding of student learning styles.
- Established and maintained open lines of communication with students and parents to support academic and behavioral progress of students.
- Managed assigned extracurricular activities and sponsored outside activities approved by school principal to foster social growth of students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Education
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WIMaster of Science - Organizational Leadership
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WISkills
- Curriculum Development
- Program Recruitment
- Community Partnerships
- Office 365 & G Suite
- Infinite Campus
- Canvas LMS
Timeline
Business & Marketing Teacher
Wauwatosa School District
08.2017 - Current
Business & Marketing Teacher
Wausau School District
08.2014 - 07.2017
Marketing & Communications Teacher/Coordinator
Globe University
07.2010 - 04.2012
Department Chair & Instructor - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
03.2008 - 07.2010
Marketing Teacher
Appleton Area School District
08.2005 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Education
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Marian University