Eryn John
Summary
Educational leader with 11+ years of experience developing student support systems, leading multidisciplinary teams, and improving organizational effectiveness across public and private schools. Proven success designing sustainable programs, supervising staff, and partnering with educators and families to improve outcomes for diverse learners. Passionate about building collaborative school cultures where both students and educators thrive.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Learner Services
Central Christian Academy
Wichita, KS
08.2025 - Current
- Lead the Learner Services Department, overseeing intervention programming and specialized support services for 70+ students.
- Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and develop Learner Services personnel through coaching, onboarding, and ongoing professional development.
- Direct departmental operations including staffing, scheduling, instructional resources, contracts, billing, and program implementation.
- Develop and manage the annual Learner Services budget while ensuring effective allocation of departmental resources.
- Collaborate with school leadership to strengthen instructional programming, professional development, and school-wide student support systems.
- Partner with Admissions to evaluate prospective student support needs and guide families through available Learner Services.
- Oversee Learning Accommodation Plans (LAPs), the WIN Program, Visual Impairment Program, standardized testing accommodations, and progress monitoring to ensure effective support for diverse learners.
First Grade Teacher
Trinity Academy
Wichita, KS
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Established engaging classroom culture prioritizing academic excellence, character development, and individualized support, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Developed differentiated instruction addressing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of diverse learners, enhancing their overall engagement.
- Partnered with intervention teams and families to support student achievement, fostering a collaborative approach to learning.
Interrelated Teacher
Prairie Creek Elementary - USD 385
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Designed individualized instruction and intervention plans to improve academic and behavioral outcomes.
- Managed special education caseloads and IEPs, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations to support student needs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to enhance instructional strategies and address student challenges.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary meetings with teachers, specialists, administrators, and families to coordinate student support and resources.
Student Support Services Intern
Kansas State Department of Education
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed statewide reports and presentations incorporating stakeholder feedback to address educational needs.
- Created educational resources and professional learning materials supporting districts across Kansas.
- Collaborated with KSDE special education and Title Services teams on reports and resources for educators in Kansas.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education - High Incidence
Wichita State University
WichitaBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Early Childhood Unified Education
Wichita State University
WichitaSkills
- Student Support Services
- Learning Accommodation Plans
- Intervention Systems
- Curriculum design
- Curriculum development
- Professional Development
- Staff Supervision
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Development
- Policy development
- Educational Leadership
- MTSS
Leadership Highlights
- Lead the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Learner Services Department, strengthening systems, processes, and student support services.
- Authored and maintain a comprehensive operations manual documenting departmental procedures, systems, and institutional knowledge.
- Designed and implement standardized onboarding and professional development programs for interventionists and paraprofessionals.
- Standardize department-wide workflows to improve communication, documentation, and consistency of services.
- Partner with school leadership to expand learner support programming and strengthen inclusive educational practices.
Training
- LETRS
- Alphabetic Phonics
- Reading Mastery
- Saxon
- I-Ready
- Journeys
- Connecting Math Concepts
- Capturing Kids' Hearts
- KAGAN Cooperative Learning
Licenses And Endorsements
- Kansas Professional Teaching License
- ESOL Endorsement
Timeline
Director of Learner Services
Central Christian Academy
08.2025 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Trinity Academy
08.2023 - 05.2025
Interrelated Teacher
Prairie Creek Elementary - USD 385
08.2020 - 05.2023
Student Support Services Intern
Kansas State Department of Education
05.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Education - Special Education - High Incidence
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Early Childhood Unified Education
Wichita State University