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Ryan Poynter

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic and caring educator dedicated to creating an engaging, supportive learning environment that fosters student growth and well-being. Skilled at maintaining classroom progress and functionality, with effective observation and conversational skills. Recently graduated Cum Laude and eager to bring my knowledge and skills into the classroom setting. Ready to engage in a more hands-on approach in and outside of the classroom while providing skills in communication, strategies, and student engagement.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Long Term Substitute Teacher

North East Ind School District
San Antonio, TX
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Created a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and fostering a supportive learning community.
  • Provided individualized attention to students with special needs or learning difficulties, adopting instructional strategies as necessary.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments, and provided constructive feedback to promote student growth.
  • Followed lesson plans closely, while also adding input to the instruction, or being flexible to make adjustments when needed.
  • Built in classroom experience to strengthen my understanding of classroom management skills and deepen my passion for teaching students going forward.

Route Salesman

The ICEE Company
San Antonio, TX
06.2012 - 01.2024
  • Performed daily route sales, including product delivery, merchandising, and collections.
  • Planned and organized routes within territory to maximize efficiency and time.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
  • Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
  • Marketing of assigned accounts, including selling promotions, and advertising in stores

Delivery Driver

Safesite, inc.
San Antonio, TX
05.2009 - 06.2011
  • Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
  • Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
  • Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
  • Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.

Sign Installer

Vital Signs
Odessa, TX
09.2006 - 01.2008
  • Created vinyl lettering and graphics for interior and exterior signage.
  • Prepared surfaces and applied vinyl lettering, logos, and graphics to vehicles and other substrates.
  • Collaborated with team members on complex sign installations requiring multiple people.
  • Cleaned up work sites after installation was complete by disposing of trash properly.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05-2025

Associate of Arts - History

Northeast Lakeview College
Universal City, TX
12-2020

Coursework - Sociology

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
01.2001

Diploma -

Boerne High School
01.1998

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Notetaking
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Group motivated
  • Critical thinking
  • Multi-tasking
  • Self-motivation
  • Listening skills
  • Time-management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
  • Account management
  • Sales
  • Customer acquisition
  • Referral/repeat business generation
  • Customer service
  • Business communication

Awards

  • Cum Laude Honors, University of Texas at San Antonio, May 2025
  • Dean's List, University of Texas at San Antonio, Fall 2022 - Spring 2024
  • Volunteer Service Award for American Red Cross, October 2017
  • Number One Route Salesman for The ICEE Company’s San Antonio January 2014 to 2018
  • D.O.T Certification

References

Kimberly Rose 9th Grade AP Human Geography Teacher at Reagan High School  

krose@neisd.net

Dr. Troy Wilson  7th Grade English Teacher and LTED Instructor at UTSA

troywilson73@gmail.com

Lupe Moreno  Warehouse Supervisor at Aerotek in Des Moines, Iowa

lupeshortstop82@aol.com

Additional References available upon request

Timeline

Long Term Substitute Teacher

North East Ind School District
08.2024 - 05.2025

Route Salesman

The ICEE Company
06.2012 - 01.2024

Delivery Driver

Safesite, inc.
05.2009 - 06.2011

Sign Installer

Vital Signs
09.2006 - 01.2008

Associate of Arts - History

Northeast Lakeview College

Coursework - Sociology

San Antonio College

Diploma -

Boerne High School

Bachelor of Arts - History

The University of Texas At San Antonio
Ryan Poynter