Ryan Heath
Houston,TX
Summary
Focused and dedicated elementary school educator with eight years of experience as a paraprofessional, instructional aide, and certified classroom teacher. Passionate about educating children ages 8 to 12 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Tomball ISD
09.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Hutsell Elementary
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay informed about current educational trends and research-based instructional practices.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring academic success and growth.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments and assessments, enabling students to track their progress and improve performance.
- Designed engaging hands-on activities that reinforced key concepts while fostering critical thinking skills.
- Established a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and promoting respect among students.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Winborn Elementary School
10.2021 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, often for multiple weeks, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Taught diverse subjects for 3rd-5th grade, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations
- Monitored 25 car riders daily to ensure student safety
Physical Education Paraprofessional
Magnolia ISD
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Taught six physical education classes daily covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety to 55-65 students in grades PK-4
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and exercise science to design safe and effective exercises.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers
- Kept records of equipment inventory at beginning and end of academic year
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Tomball ISD
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records for 18-24 students and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
Physical Education Instructional Aide
Bane Elementary School
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Assisted in planning, implementing, monitoring, and assessing of physical education instructional program which was consistent with Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District regulations and Board of Education goals.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Helped to develop activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction to 60-75 students in grades K-5.
- Assisted in assessment of student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Offered constructive feedback to students regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
- With assistance from trained instructional aides, implemented lesson plans for ten Life Skills students, providing instruction to physically and developmentally disabled children.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Willie's Restaurants, Inc.
04.2005 - 11.2015
- Kept restaurant compliant with all federal, state and local hygiene and food safety regulations.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff of 15 servers
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality
- Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns
- Supervised all areas of restaurant to keep it clean and well-maintained.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Immediately resolved issues with patrons by employing careful listening and communication skills
- Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items from vendors, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV05.2019
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2005
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Project-based learning
- Instructional Strategies
- Oral communication
- Understanding Diversity
- Motivational Techniques
- Science Instruction
- Mathematics Instruction
- Classroom Organization
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Educator of the Month Award in January 2017 for implementing positive behavior protocols.
- Collaborated with three teaching colleagues to develop an incentive program to reward outstanding behavior and achievement in physical education, art, and music.
- Developed grade-appropriate fitness flashcards to prepare third, fourth, and fifth grade students for the FitnessGram Test.
- Hired by Winborn Elementary School to be the first full-time, on-campus substitute in its history.
- Facilitated the ISH ( Intermittent School to Home Learning) program during the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2022 to May 2022. Used Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet to organize virtual learners by grade level and to track their progress over a three month period.
- Taught third, fourth, and fifth grade for eight, ten, and two weeks, respectively.
Certification
- Licensed EC-12 Physical Education Teacher- October 2021-October 2026
- Statement of Eligibility to teach April 2022
- Licensed EC-6 General Studies Teacher - September 2024- September 2029
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Tomball ISD
09.2024 - Current
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Hutsell Elementary
06.2022 - 09.2024
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Winborn Elementary School
10.2021 - Current
Physical Education Paraprofessional
Magnolia ISD
08.2019 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Tomball ISD
09.2018 - 05.2019
Physical Education Instructional Aide
Bane Elementary School
07.2016 - 03.2018
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Willie's Restaurants, Inc.
04.2005 - 11.2015
- Licensed EC-12 Physical Education Teacher- October 2021-October 2026
- Statement of Eligibility to teach April 2022
- Licensed EC-6 General Studies Teacher - September 2024- September 2029
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
American Public University System
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
University of Houston
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