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Ryan Adkins

Summersville

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Nicholas County Board of Education
08.2016 - Current
  • Taught students from Pre-K through 12th grade in general and special education settings.
  • Implemented and adapted lesson plans for short- and long-term assignments.
  • Managed classrooms of up to 70 students with effective behavior management strategies.
  • Supported schools with program performance, data analysis, and student evaluations.
  • Built strong working relationships with principals, staff, and students across more than 10 schools.
  • Completed Safe Schools training and certified in CPR/First Aid.

Art Teacher

Summersville Middle School – Nicholas County Board of Education
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Designed and delivered engaging art lessons for grades 6–8 aligned with WV content standards.
  • Managed a dynamic and diverse classroom environment of middle school students.
  • Created cross-curricular art projects that incorporated elements of history, culture, and student interests.
  • Encouraged student creativity while fostering classroom structure, routine, and respect.
  • Participated in professional development and collaborated with fellow educators.

Behavior Support Professional

Bright Horizons Inc., Sheltered Workshop of Nicholas County
05.2017 - 10.2022
  • Developed individualized behavior and employment goals for adults with disabilities.
  • Coordinated services and communication between families, staff, and therapy teams.
  • Trained and supervised all job coaches and support staff.
  • Conducted data collection and behavioral assessments to support goal tracking.
  • Organized community events to promote inclusion and engagement.
  • PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) trained.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
08.2010

Skills

  • Educational Tools: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams
  • Instructional Skills: Lesson planning, classroom management, behavior support
  • Leadership & Training: Team supervision, onboarding, professional development
  • Communication: Parent-teacher interaction, interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Time Management & Organization

Timeline

Art Teacher

Summersville Middle School – Nicholas County Board of Education
08.2024 - 06.2025

Behavior Support Professional

Bright Horizons Inc., Sheltered Workshop of Nicholas County
05.2017 - 10.2022

Substitute Teacher

Nicholas County Board of Education
08.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

West Virginia University
Ryan Adkins