Christina Ryan

I see myself as a passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums, covering a wide range of diverse learning needs. I have demonstrated a high level of skill at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. I am successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills, with extensive experience working in special education.

• Cultivating teamwork among students, families and colleagues
• Safe and supportive educational settings using culturally responsive & inclusive practices
• Modification of curriculum for varied learning requirements among diverse learners
• Task prioritization/Organization-balance between classroom teaching and special education job requirements
• Program individualization through data analysis; Write strengths-based IEPs
• Age-appropriate developmental analysis

• Bachelor of Arts-Education from Western Governor's University
• Washington state teaching certificate
• Special Education endorsement
• First aid/CPR certification
• Food handler permit
• Valid WA state driver's license
• Proficient in MS Office suite, Google programs, and online learning platforms/technologies
• Bachelor of Arts-Cultural Anthropology and Communications from Pacific Lutheran University

• Special Education Teacher-Impact Public Schools
• Agency Special Education Teacher-Amergis Educational Staffing (Kent School District)
• Special Education Teacher, Federal Way Public Schools
• Customer support representative, Blue Pearl Veterinary Specialist hospital (formerly ACCES emergency hospital)
• Retail lead-Torrid clothing, Bath & Body Works, Joann Fabrics