Hiking and Camping
Kurtis Ryan
Loveland,OH
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Marshall High School Hamilton Campus, adept in differentiated instruction and curriculum development. Excels in fostering student engagement and faculty collaboration, enhancing academic achievement and classroom dynamics. Demonstrated leadership in utilizing technology to enrich learning experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Marshall High School Hamilton Campus
03.2023 - Current
- Prepares instructional lesson plans aligned to applicable state standards.
- Implements Instructional Framework with fidelity.
- Teaches all subjects following school’s course of study or as assigned.
- Responsible for day-to-day work and management of class and safety and welfare of pupils, during on-site and off-site activities.
- Creates and manages caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning.
- Keeps accurate records on each student such as: grade books and report cards, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records.
- Utilizes data and assessment as means to drive instruction.
- Maintains confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters.
- Works with staff to improve student learning and achievement.
- Uses advanced classroom management techniques.
- Collaborates with colleagues demonstrating model of connected educators and develops positive working relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
- Uses computers and other technology provided by company to assist and support students in their learning.
- Adapts and enriches curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative and enriching ways to actively engage students in their learning.
- Develops classroom experiences that teach students not only facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real world problems.
- Provides ample opportunities to all students to develop in activities outside classroom such as student organizations, physical activities, and service learning.
- Ensures high standards of achievement for all students.
- Ensures orderly, motivational, and aspirational culture and strong school community where teaching, learning and healthy relationships can thrive.
- Identifies clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate challenge and high expectations.
- Maintains good order and discipline among pupils, safeguarding their health and safety.
- Organizes and manages groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities.
- Ensures effective use of support staff within classroom, including parent helpers.
- Participates in all meetings as required.
- Is part of whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on preparation and development of policies and programs of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements.
- Performs all other job duties as assigned.
Head Cashier
Home Depot
10.2014 - Current
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Educated employees on register use, merchandising, and customer service.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies, and sales goals.
- Resolved escalated customer disputes with special actions such as discounts.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Helped management develop employee improvement plans and motivate team members to continually improve.
Jr. High School History Teacher
St. Gertrude Schoo
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Openly offer and supervised open study sessions, challenging students to think critically about and examine history in relation to additional historical and social events.
- Employ various teaching methods including music, online quizzes, and videos to address differentiated learning styles while communicating relevant subject matter to students under instructional direction and guidance
- Keep students focused and engaged in presented materials through use of proper classroom management techniques and guided use of student-lead instruction.
- Have thorough understanding of existing building and classroom policy and procedures to monitor student behavior and progress.
- Coordinate lesson plans with other teachers in our grade levels so we can provide unified curriculum to students.
- Keep in contact with parents on progress and development of students under my instruction so they can always know what is being taught in class to support their children’s' continued education.
- Continue to expand my knowledge base to maintain ever-changing curriculum.
- Continue to build and document lesson plans based on state standards while showcasing how topics discussed can/have affected my students' personally
- Taught Social Studies to over 20 students per classroom setting
Teaching Assistant/Educational Assistant
Northwest High School
01.2017 - 11.2021
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Continue to offer and supervised open study sessions, challenging students to think critically about and examine history in relation to additional events.
- Employ various teaching methods including music, online quizzes, and videos to address differentiated learning styles while communicating subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teacher.
- Keep students focused/engaged through proper classroom management techniques.
- Have thorough understanding of existing building and classroom policy and procedures to monitor student behavior and progress.
- Continue to expand my knowledge base to maintain ever-changing curriculum
- Continue to build and document lesson plans based on state standards while showcasing how topics discussed can/have personally affected my students.
Inventory Control/ Quality Assurance (ICQA)
Amazon.com Fulfillment Center
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 200 packages per day
Education
Master of Science - Education
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - History
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH05.1997
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Implementation
- Staff Development
- IEP understanding
- Student Engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Student Development
- Program Planning
- Leadership Development
- Group Instruction
- Project-based learning
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Discipline
- Curriculum Development
Certification
- Licensed State of Ohio Four-Year Resident Educator License: (AYA) Adolescence to Young Adult, Integrated Social Studies Language Arts (7-12), February 2017, Renewed July 2021
Interests
Fencing
Historical Research
Travel
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Marshall High School Hamilton Campus
03.2023 - Current
Jr. High School History Teacher
St. Gertrude Schoo
11.2021 - 06.2022
Teaching Assistant/Educational Assistant
Northwest High School
01.2017 - 11.2021
Head Cashier
Home Depot
10.2014 - Current
Inventory Control/ Quality Assurance (ICQA)
Amazon.com Fulfillment Center
01.2011 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Education
Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Franciscan University of Steubenville
- Licensed State of Ohio Four-Year Resident Educator License: (AYA) Adolescence to Young Adult, Integrated Social Studies Language Arts (7-12), February 2017, Renewed July 2021
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