Chris Ryan
Boise,ID
Summary
Principal with extensive background in design, delivery and evaluation of complex educational programs. Successfully manages education program budgets, identifies areas of growth and coordinates events to promote student services. Demonstrated experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with educational leaders to make data-driven decisions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Administrator
Boise School District
07.2012 - Current
- Led professional development workshops for faculty members to improve teaching practices and classroom management skills.
- Increased parental involvement in school activities through targeted outreach efforts such as newsletters or parent-teacher conferences.
- Overhauled outdated policies and procedures to align with current best practices in education administration.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Streamlined communication channels between administration, faculty, and staff to foster a cohesive working environment that prioritized student success.
- Promoted a positive school culture through clear communication, consistent expectations, and celebrating student achievements.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of faculty performance, providing constructive feedback for improvement and growth opportunities.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Boise School District
08.2001 - 06.2012
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on curriculum development, instructional planning, and classroom management techniques.
- Enhanced student engagement with interactive classroom presentations, collaborative group projects, and hands-on learning experiences.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID05.2001
Skills
- Punctual and Dependable
- Multicultural Leadership
- Budget Administration
- Crisis Management
- Collaborative Leadership
- Performance Evaluations
- Presentation Skills
- Relationship Building
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Educational Administrator
Boise School District
07.2012 - Current
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Boise School District
08.2001 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Northwest Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Idaho
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