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Richard Ryder

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience in social science instruction across middle, high school, and adult education levels. Experienced in teaching students of varying ages and socio-economic backgrounds. Excelled in curriculum development and ELL accommodations , enhancing academic success through project-based learning and social-emotional support. Skilled in virtual instruction and academic advising, demonstrating a commitment to fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Social Science Teacher

Lancaster School District
10.2022 - Current

Taught seventh grade world civilizations, eight grade U.S history, Social-Emotional (S.E.L), and multi-level debate courses in accordance with project based inquiry curriculum. Coached Cross Country.

High School Social Science Teacher

Wesley College Preparatory
09.2020 - 08.2022

Taught multiple college preparatory, honors, and advanced preparatory (AP) social science and English language development (ELD) courses to tenth , eleventh, and twelfth grade international students within a hybrid learning environment. Facilitated virtual literacy and AP writing tutoring for students.

Middle and High School Social Science Teacher

South Hills Academy
09.2019 - 08.2020

Taught sixth , seventh , and eights grade history courses to middle school students. Instructed high school students in tenth grade world history, U.S government, and introduction to law. Mentored after school S.T.E.M program.

Adult Literacy Instructor

Los Angeles County Public Library
08.2017 - 06.2019

Designed and facilitated workshops to aid adult English language learners (Ell) in-crease proficiency in academic and business writing.

Achiever

Topanga Office
08.2016 - 07.2018

Organized business documents into annotated compendiums for third party clients.

Education

Master of Arts - Education-Curriculum And Instruction

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
08-2022

Single Subject Teaching Credential - Education

California State University, Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA
08-2019

Bachelor of Arts - History-Legal Studies

University of California Los Angeles
Westwood
08-2016

Skills

  • Project-based learning
  • Academic advising
  • Program planning
  • Smartboard technology
  • Academic record keeping
  • Curriculum development
  • Ell Accommodations
  • Varied Instructional Strategies
  • Group instruction
  • Small Group Work
  • Virtual Instruction
  • Social Emotional Learning

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Middle School Social Science Teacher

Lancaster School District
10.2022 - Current

High School Social Science Teacher

Wesley College Preparatory
09.2020 - 08.2022

Middle and High School Social Science Teacher

South Hills Academy
09.2019 - 08.2020

Adult Literacy Instructor

Los Angeles County Public Library
08.2017 - 06.2019

Achiever

Topanga Office
08.2016 - 07.2018

Master of Arts - Education-Curriculum And Instruction

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Single Subject Teaching Credential - Education

California State University, Channel Islands

Bachelor of Arts - History-Legal Studies

University of California Los Angeles
Richard Ryder