Genesis Ryant

• Design and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate various learning styles, abilities, and disabilities, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, administrators, and parents to develop strategies for inclusive education and maximize student success.
• Utilize assistive technologies and adaptive materials to enhance accessibility and facilitate student engagement in the learning process.
• Conduct assessments, collect data, and provide ongoing progress reports to parents and other stakeholders.
• Advocate for students with special needs within the school and district, facilitating PPT meetings and collaborating with support staff.
• Prepare students to be career and/or college ready by creating and establishing transition goals and objectives.

Additional Professional Duties

Equity and School Climate Professional Learning Community Chair

• Lead and coordinate the Equity and School Climate PLC, fostering a supportive and engaging environment for members to share ideas, discuss challenges, and collaborate on initiatives related to equity and school climate.
• Design, plan, and deliver professional learning opportunities that address the needs of educators and staff in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in our group.
• Partner with administrators, teachers, support staff, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment of equity and school climate initiatives with school goals and priorities. Work closely with school-level equity team or committee to establish consistent practices and foster collaboration across our school.
• Continuously research, evaluate, and remain knowledgeable about current trends, research, and best practices related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in education. Incorporate this knowledge into professional development activities and share relevant information with the PLC members.
• Collaborate with school leaders and data teams to collect and analyze relevant data related to equity and school climate. Use data to inform decision-making, identify areas for improvement, and track progress towards established goals.
• Advocate for equitable policies and practices within the school system, working collaboratively with administrators, and other decision-making bodies to ensure that policies align with principles of equity and inclusion.
• Lead and coordinate the Student Equity Ambassador Committee by supporting students to use their voices to advocate for more inclusive and equitable experiences within the school community.

• Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans for students in the areas of Language Arts and Mathematics

• Provided small group and one on one instruction for students with IEPs and at risk for grades 7-8

• Collaborated and conducted meetings with teachers, parents and other related service providers to monitor student progress and to ensure all needs are being met

• Designed and implemented curriculum based multisensory lesson plans

• Provided social-emotional and behavioral supports

• Compiled data to make decisions about next steps including IEP goals and placements

• Taught literacy skills and strategies using the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project curriculum

•Implemented the 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions framework by using high demand learning objectives and student work as the launching point for discussions in which important mathematical ideas are brought to the surface, misconceptions are exposed, and understandings are developed

• Developed and implemented creative lessons that incorporate differentiated instruction that align with the Common Core Standards

• Collaborated with the general education teacher by using effective team teaching strategies

• Developed and maintained positive behavioral support plans and strategies

• Identified and implemented goals tailored to the student’s individual needs and abilities

• Evaluated students’ progress through formal and informal assessments including running records in order to differentiate curriculum appropriately

• Collaborated with students, teachers, parents, support staff and administrators to help provide the best learning practices for the students

• Developed activities that fostered a growth mindset and an understanding of learning

• Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans for students in the areas of Language Arts and Mathematics

• Provided small group and one on one instruction for students with IEPs and at risk in grades 2-5

• Collaborated and conducted meetings with teachers, parents and other related service providers to monitor student progress and to ensure all needs are being met

• Designed and implemented curriculum based multisensory lesson plans

• Organized an after school program for students in order to provide additional support with reading, writing and math.

• Provided social-emotional supports using RULER and Mood Meter tools

• Compiled data to make decisions about next steps including IEP goals and placements

• Developed and implemented creative lessons that incorporate differentiated instruction that aligned with the Common Core Standards

• Collaborated with the general education teacher by using effective team teaching strategies

• Taught a balanced literacy program that includes: shared, guided, independent reading, small group literacy strategy lessons, vocabulary instruction, phonics, phonemic awareness; and creating engaging literacy centers

• Created, differentiated, and implemented math lessons according to the Envisions program using hands-on activities to promote higher-level thinking

• Developed and maintained positive behavioral support plans

• Identified and implemented goals tailored to the student’s individual needs and abilities

• Evaluated students’ progress through formal and informal assessments in order to differentiate curriculum appropriately

• Collaborated with students, teachers, parents, support staff and administrators to help provide the best learning practices for the students

• Developed activities that foster good character and a cohesive community