Ryan Chiddister
Centerville,IN
Summary
Focused education professional with master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Goal-oriented principal driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Union School Corporation
08.2018 - Current
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Athletic Director
Union School Corporation
12.2017 - 08.2021
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
Teacher
Union School Corporation
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
Centerville-Abington School Corporation
08.2004 - 06.2015
- Head Coach of nineteen (19) Championships. (4 Conference (TEC) Titles; 8 County Tournament Championships; 6 Sectional Championships; 1 Regional Championship.
- Collaborated with athletic department staff to develop schedules, budgets, and other administrative tasks related to the basketball program.
- Prepared athletes for college-level competition by emphasizing skill development, conditioning, and mental toughness in training sessions.
- Cultivated a positive atmosphere within the basketball program that fostered team unity and camaraderie among players.
- Increased overall team success by focusing on individual player skill development and growth.
Teacher
Centerville-Abington School Corporation
08.1999 - 05.2015
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX06.2019
Master of Science - Special Education And General Teaching Masters
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Health
Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington, IN06.1998
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Student and parent relations
- Instructional Leadership
- Safety and security procedures
- Team Collaboration
- Educational staff supervision
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and networking
- Training and mentoring
- Administrative Management
- Student Discipline
- Academic administration
- School Administration
- Program Management
Affiliations
- IASBO
- IASP
Timeline
Principal
Union School Corporation
08.2018 - Current
Athletic Director
Union School Corporation
12.2017 - 08.2021
Teacher
Union School Corporation
09.2015 - 12.2017
Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
Centerville-Abington School Corporation
08.2004 - 06.2015
Teacher
Centerville-Abington School Corporation
08.1999 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Master of Science - Special Education And General Teaching Masters
Indiana University East
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Health
Indiana University - Bloomington
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