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Catherine Ryan

San Anselmo,California

Summary

Education professional prepared for role with extensive experience in designing and facilitating engaging learning programs. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving significant improvements in learner outcomes. Reliable team player with flexible approach to dynamic organizational needs.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Team/Learning Specialist

San Domenico School
08.2002 - Current
  • Support caseload of 40 students (K-5) with appropriate accommodations, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all learners.
  • Develop strong relationships with parents, fostering an open dialogue about their child''s academic progress and addressing concerns as they arose.
  • Collaborate with allied professionals and coach teachers in curriculum differentiation.
  • Conduct academic assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Facilitate professional development workshops for faculty and sharing best practices. Champion adoption of S'cool Moves curriculum and assistive technology tools.

Learning Resource Specialist

Corpus Christi School
08.2002 - 08.2008
  • Assisted students with diverse needs by creating inclusive learning environments that fostered academic growth.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed about their child''s progress and offering support when needed.
  • Streamlined communication among teachers, administrators, students, and parents regarding academic progress or concerns through regular updates and meetings.

Grant Writer

The Women's Building
07.2002 - 07.2003
  • Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
  • Secured funding by researching and writing compelling grant proposals.

Youth Development Director

Volunteer Center of Alameda County
06.1998 - 06.2001
  • Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
  • Partnered with Alameda County Office of Education to expand Service Learning initiative in Alameda County schools.
  • Enhanced youth development by implementing youth grant making programs with the City of Oakland.


Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Holy Names College
Oakland, CA
05-2005

California CLAD Credential - Secondary Science -

Chico State University
Chico, CA
08-1996

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Lewis And Clark College
Portland, OR
05-1993

Professional Development

  • Executive Function Coaching Academy training - Summer 2023
  • LearnUp Reading Program training - Spring 2022
  • Lexia Core 5 online curriculum training - Spring 2020
  • Responsive Classroom - Fall 2019
  • Giftedness Institute - Spring 2018
  • Wilson Fundations Curriculum training - Fall 2012
  • Making Math Real I, II - Summer 2009
  • Wilson Reading System training - Fall 2005

Affiliations

  • Bay Area Learning Specialists Independent Schools - Member
  • Association of Educational Therapy - Professional
  • Americorps Service Member, 2006

Timeline

Administrative Team/Learning Specialist

San Domenico School
08.2002 - Current

Learning Resource Specialist

Corpus Christi School
08.2002 - 08.2008

Grant Writer

The Women's Building
07.2002 - 07.2003

Youth Development Director

Volunteer Center of Alameda County
06.1998 - 06.2001

Master of Arts - Special Education

Holy Names College

California CLAD Credential - Secondary Science -

Chico State University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Lewis And Clark College

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