Paige Ryan
Elementary Educator
Napa,CA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated aspiring educator with strong multitasking, time management, and communication skills. Committed to fostering student success through engaging instruction and meaningful connections. Experienced in diverse teaching strategies, technology integration, and differentiated instruction. Skilled in curriculum design, lesson planning, and individualized student support to create an inclusive and effective learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Napa Valley Unified School District
10.2024 - Current
- Taught across K-5 classrooms throughout the district
- Adapted quickly to different classroom environments and instructional needs
- Established classroom expectations and built rapport with students to foster a positive learning atmosphere
- Managed diverse student populations, including English Learners and students requiring behavioral support
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Student Teacher
Willow Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Provide hands-on instructional support three days per week, steadily progressing toward full-time teaching responsibilities
- Deliver standards-based instruction using NVUSD-adopted curriculum, including Bridges (math) and Heggerty (phonics)
- Develop and adapt lesson plans with embedded scaffolds to support English learners, students with IEPs, high achievers, and students with academic gaps
- Incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure accessible and engaging instruction for all learners
- Use concrete tools such as number racks and unifix cubes to support conceptual understanding in math
- Apply student-centered strategies such as Think-Pair-Share, oral think-alouds, and randomized participation to promote active engagement
- Regularly analyze student data to guide instruction and implement targeted interventions
- Implement feedback from mentor teachers, credential program faculty, and site leadership to strengthen instructional practices
- Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports academic risk-taking and fosters student-teacher rapport
Senior Recruiter
Integrity Power Search / Insight Global
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Built strong relationships with candidates, fostering trust and a growth mindset
- Coached candidates through the interview process, ensuring a positive experience
- Worked autonomously while also collaborating effectively within a team
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills transferable to teaching
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Elementary Education, Africana Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 08.2015 - 08.2020
Skills
- Direct explicit instruction
- Differentiation
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
- Phonics instruction
- Literacy instruction
- Classroom management
- Proactive strategies
Skills And Areas Of Expertise
- Direct explicit instruction & differentiation
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
- Phonics and literacy instruction for diverse learners
- Classroom management with proactive strategies
- Data-driven instruction and formative assessment
- Student-centered learning & engagement techniques
- Relationship-building with students, families, and staff
- STEM-focused education & Artful Learning integration
Certification
CBEST, Passed
Assessments
- RICA Subtest 1,2, & 3, Passed
- TPA1, Pending, 04/30/25
- TPA2, Estimated Completion: June 2025
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Napa Valley Unified School District
10.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Willow Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Senior Recruiter
Integrity Power Search / Insight Global
05.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Elementary Education, Africana Studies
San Francisco State University
08.2015 - 08.2020
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