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John Walrod

Portland,OR

Summary

Experienced education professional with a strong background in instructional leadership, curriculum alignment, and adaptive learning strategies. Proven ability to design and implement outcome-based curriculums and provide instructional coaching to enhance teacher and student performance. Seeking to leverage expertise as an educator, event promoter, and sociologist to enter new realm of Human Evaluation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

Cesar Chavez Kx8
01.2023 - Current
  • Design and implement outcome based curriculum across subjects and levels.
  • Coach teachers and support students in effective engagement, literacy, and math instructional planning and practices.
  • Design and implement professional development for staff on integrating experiential education with a wide array of skills in bilingual gen ed classrooms.
  • Jun 2007

THIRD GRADE TEACHER

Metropolitan Learning Center
08.2011 - 01.2023
  • 3x parent nominated as OnPoint Credit Union Teacher of the Year 2016, 2018, 2019
  • Lead Teacher experience as a member of: Designed and Taught 17 Staff PD's, 13 year Member/ Lead of Equity Team, Elected building Representative to PPS Leadership Monthly Meetings, MLC Accreditation Team, Positive Discipline Team, Teaching and Learning Committee, Common Core/Smarter Balance Liaison, MAPS Testing Lead, Site Council, Green Committee, Building Screening Committee.
  • Recreated 3rd Grade Curriculum as a year long social justice project with students creating individual books called 'Portland, the Hidden Stories' (Celilo Falls, Sacagawea, York, China Town, Exclusion Laws, Vanport, etc.) Leo's Hidden History Book
  • Instruct students using the Expeditionary Learning/Outward Bound & Storyline methodologies.
  • Forest Study Storyline Curriculum that I co-authored was used as the keynote speech at the International Storyline Conference Iceland 2012 Nurturing the SPIRIT art..doc
  • Foster a classroom community based on the Love and Logic principles.
  • Created and led food backpack program getting groceries to families in crisis.

BUSINESS CONSULTANT

S. Clare Inc.
01.2012 - 06.2013
  • Directed media and public relations efforts.

created boon, a messaging presentation tool.

Designed and oversaw market research studies for Adidas, Pepsico and Starbucks.

Interpreted marketing trends for large corporations.

Creator Single Speed World Cycling Championships

Portland Single Speed Collective
01.2006 - Current
  • Created business and community partnerships to host international event for 1000 cyclists.
  • Manage budgets and maintain sponsorships and grants.
  • Created a team for logistics and event production.
  • Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.

PERSONAL CYCLING COACH

Upper Echelon Fitness
01.2013 - Current
  • Provide clinics on cycling tactics, nutrition, and fitness.
  • Design and oversee training programs.
  • Provide data analysis.
  • Develop personal racing and fitness goals.
  • Speed Cyclocross World Championships

RESOURCE SPECIALIST

Metropolitan Learning Center
08.2007 - 06.2011
  • Instructed students with mild to moderate disabilities in an inclusive setting.
  • Collaborated in the design and implementation of a K-8 integrative service model.
  • Provided reading intervention for general education students.

Education

MASTERS OF ARTS - SPECIAL EDUCATION AND INCLUSIVE ELEMENTARY EDUCATORS PROGRAM

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
OR

BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY, MINOR IN CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
OR
06-2005

Skills

  • Instructional leadership
  • Curriculum alignment
  • Instructional coaching
  • Classroom management
  • Rubric development
  • Adaptive learning
  • Feedback analysis
  • Staff training
  • Teaching strategies
  • Online learning

Accomplishments

    3x Oregon Teacher of the Year Nominee

    10x US National Cycling Champion

    Developed BOON, a messaging presentation tool.

    Designed and oversaw market research studies for PEPSICO and Starbucks.

    Interpreted marketing trends for large corporations.

Certification

  • Developed BOON, a messaging presentation tool.
  • Designed and oversaw market research studies for PEPSICO and Starbucks.
  • Interpreted marketing trends for large corporations.

Timeline

INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

Cesar Chavez Kx8
01.2023 - Current

PERSONAL CYCLING COACH

Upper Echelon Fitness
01.2013 - Current

BUSINESS CONSULTANT

S. Clare Inc.
01.2012 - 06.2013

THIRD GRADE TEACHER

Metropolitan Learning Center
08.2011 - 01.2023

RESOURCE SPECIALIST

Metropolitan Learning Center
08.2007 - 06.2011

Creator Single Speed World Cycling Championships

Portland Single Speed Collective
01.2006 - Current

BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY, MINOR IN CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

MASTERS OF ARTS - SPECIAL EDUCATION AND INCLUSIVE ELEMENTARY EDUCATORS PROGRAM

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
John Walrod