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, WV08.2010
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