Ryan Donley
Placerville ,CA
Summary
Passionate teacher that is highly skilled at motivating students through building respectful relationships, using positive reinforcement and conceptualization of concepts via interactive and engaging classroom instruction, observation, and assessment. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social studies, science, mathematical, and social-emotional learning skills by planning engaging lessons that speak to the students' hearts and minds. Compassionate and driven teacher that prioritizes a safe and engaging learning environment for all students. Uses preventative classroom management techniques through structure and positive reinforcement. Adept at developing effective lesson plans, maintaining positive relationships with parents and instructing students with various levels of learning, challenges and backgrounds.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Folsom Cordova Unified School District (Williamson Elementary)
08.2021 - Current
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
5th Grade Summer School Teacher
Folsom Cordova Unified School District/Riverview
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
5th Grade Math Intervention Teacher
Folsom Cordova Unified School District/Riverview
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Yard Duty Supervisor
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Established safe and fun community environment by monitoring and engaging K-5 students during lunch and recess breaks to ensure students are safe, respectful and responsible by incorporating and conducting fun activities to keep students active.
- Improved student wellness through increased exercise and modeled empathy for student issues.
- Complied with all safety rules to minimize incidents and accidents. Also, managed student conduct and assisted with resolution when needed.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children
Store Manager
Trader Joe's
03.1996 - 06.2011
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings by using SMART goal setting systems..
- Set effective store schedules using spreadsheets based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements for up to 120 employees. Also, reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly and annual budget.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs improving sales by 4-10% annually.
- Developed new store location from ground up by hiring and training efficient team.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members who brought talent, enthusiasm and experience to skilled team of crew members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA12.2019
Skills
- Social emotional instruction techniques
- Student placement testing
- Parent interaction
- Differentiated instruction using Universal Design for Learning
- Lesson Planning with specific learning objectives that strongly relate to central focus of lesson
- Strong ability to conceptualize lessons using representations or manipulatives to strengthen procedural fluency in math and other academic areas
- Classroom management
- Student records management
- Student engagement
- Familiar with PowerSchool application
- Culturally responsible pedagogy
Certification
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential earned through Sacramento State University
- CPR certified
- Google certified in Digital Citizenship and Safety Course
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Folsom Cordova Unified School District (Williamson Elementary)
08.2021 - Current
5th Grade Summer School Teacher
Folsom Cordova Unified School District/Riverview
06.2021 - 06.2021
5th Grade Math Intervention Teacher
Folsom Cordova Unified School District/Riverview
04.2021 - 05.2021
Yard Duty Supervisor
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
01.2020 - 06.2021
Store Manager
Trader Joe's
03.1996 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Sacramento State University
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