Ryan Ranger
Chehalis
Summary
Relationship-driven school administrator focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive classroom environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Expertise in special education law and researched based practices that support individualized learning, interventions and behavioral supports for school-wide inclusionary practices.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Montesano Jr/Sr High School
07.2024 - Current
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Dean of Students
Napavine Jr/Sr High School
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Attended all special education meetings and acted as liaison between teacher and ESD 113.
Special Education Coteaching Teacher
Selah High School
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Co-Taught in a general education English classroom, implementing accommodations and modifications to support inclusionary practices.
Principal- Selah Intermediate School, Grades 3-5
Selah School District
07.2016 - 06.2019
- 950 students, grades 3-5
- Successfully led our school in becoming STEM-focused in all content areas.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness, using Danielson Framework.
General Education Teacher, Middle School
Selah School District
08.1995 - 06.2016
Education
Master of Arts - School Administration
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education/Elementary Education
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06.1993
Skills
- MTSS Training and Implementation
- 504 Coordinator
- Special Education Experience and Certification
- CEL5D Instructional Framework Evaluator
- Well versed in Inclusionary Instructional Practices
- Extensive experience teaching and leading in a Middle School setting
- Training and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Timeline
Principal
Montesano Jr/Sr High School
07.2024 - Current
Dean of Students
Napavine Jr/Sr High School
08.2022 - 06.2024
Special Education Coteaching Teacher
Selah High School
08.2019 - 06.2022
Principal- Selah Intermediate School, Grades 3-5
Selah School District
07.2016 - 06.2019
General Education Teacher, Middle School
Selah School District
08.1995 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - School Administration
Central Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education/Elementary Education
Central Washington University
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