Jen Ryan
45 Brooklyn Drive,PA
Summary
As an energetic Fourth Grade Teacher and a parent of five, I bring a unique perspective and a deep, lifelong commitment to the field of education. I am a dedicated team player who strives every day to create a supportive and high-achieving environment for my students. I am passionate about building school spirit through my work with the PTO and am eager to contribute my talents to future extracurricular clubs and theater programs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waynesboro Area School District
Waynesboro, PA
01.2018 - Current
- Fourth grade: 2024-Present: Dedicated to transitioning students from 'learning to read' to 'reading to learn.' Facilitate comprehensive literacy instruction across various genres and writing styles, utilizing the Science of Reading to close achievement gaps. Leverage data to drive lessons within a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum to cultivate an inclusive, high-engagement classroom environment where students develop critical thinking and social-emotional skills.
- First grade: 2018-2024: Responsible for creating foundational instruction, developing young literacy skills through targeted focus on phonemic awareness and early reading and comprehension. Establishing a nurturing and structured classroom environment conducive to social and intellectual development.
Kistler Elementary School
Mount Union, PA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Duties:
- Full Time First grade teacher (2016-2018) Full Time Transition room K-2 teacher (2014-2016)
- Behavioral management plans and support teams
- Recording data and behavior logs
- Help students set and achieve visual goals
- Transition students to general education classrooms
Education
Master of Science - Masters in Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary
Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Business in Business Administration And Marketing
University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, Ohio, OH01-2008
High School Diploma -
Mount Union Area High School
Mount Union, PA01-2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Differentiated instruction
- Data-driven instruction
Certification
Lexia® LETRS® Professional Learning (Pre-K-5) Certification
Timeline
Waynesboro Area School District
01.2018 - Current
Kistler Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Masters in Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary
Juniata College
Bachelor of Science - Business in Business Administration And Marketing
University of Northwestern Ohio
High School Diploma -
Mount Union Area High School
Related Course Experience/ Student teaching
- Substitute Teacher (K-12) 2012-2013: Huntingdon, Southern Huntingdon, Mount Union Area School Districts. During my time I fulfilled short-term substitute assignments across all subject areas, effectively teaching students of varied academic/age levels and diverse backgrounds.
- Kistler Elementary School, Mount Union, Pa 2012-2014 21st Century After School Reading Program (1st-6th)
- Standing Stone Elementary School, Huntingdon, Pa 2011-2012 First grade placement: Student teaching
- Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC), Huntingdon, Pa 2010-2011 Preschool practicum work
- Kistler Elementary School, Mount Union, Pa 2010 Fifth grade practicum work
- Juniata Valley Elementary, Alexandria, Pa 2010 Third grade practicum work