RYAN WILSON
San Tan Valley
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education and General Education Teacher
Pendergast Elementary School District
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Led both general education and special education classrooms in an engaging virtual classroom environment.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Demonstrated techniques in hands-on environment using industry equipment, materials and technologies.
- Cultivate partnerships with vocational training companies when advocating for refugee placements.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Assistant Football Coach
Coolidge Unified School District
05.2021 - Current
- Instructed athletes on proper technique for all offensive and defensive positions.
- Analyzed game film to identify strengths and weaknesses of opponents and develop game plans accordingly.
- Created a positive environment that encouraged teamwork and leadership among players.
- Conducted pre-season meetings with players to discuss expectations of behavior both on and off the field.
- Mentored student-athletes regarding sportsmanship, academics, and personal development.
- Collaborated with other coaches to improve gameplans and practice regimens.
- Mentored athletes by providing advice for responsibly balancing life obligations.
Special Education Teacher
Coolidge Unified School District
05.2021 - 10.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students in need.
- Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers.
- Utilized technology to supplement instruction and enhance student learning.
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments.
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies to support the learning of diverse learners.
- Maintained records on each student's progress throughout the school year.
- Participated in regular meetings with administrators, teachers, and parents to discuss student progress and interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop appropriate interventions and accommodations.
- Modeled professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents and community.
- Established clear expectations for student performance and behavior through classroom rules.
Special Education Teacher
Mental Group
10.2024 - Current
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) -
Central Arizona College
San Tan Valley, AZ05.2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary and Special Education
Arizona State University West Campus
Glendale, AZ05.2020
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Decision Making
- Goal Setting
- Organizational Skills
- Technology Integration
- Schedule Management
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- Job readiness training
- IEP and BIP implementation
Certification
Arizona Teaching Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Mental Group
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Football Coach
Coolidge Unified School District
05.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Coolidge Unified School District
05.2021 - 10.2024
Special Education and General Education Teacher
Pendergast Elementary School District
07.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary and Special Education
Arizona State University West Campus
Associate in Arts (A.A.) -
Central Arizona College
Similar Profiles
Jose AvilezJose Avilez
School Psychologist at Pendergast Elementary School DistrictSchool Psychologist at Pendergast Elementary School District
Jason SkwierJason Skwier
CDL School Bus Driver at Pendergast Elementary School DistrictCDL School Bus Driver at Pendergast Elementary School District
Candace BeanCandace Bean
1st Grade Teacher at Pendergast Elementary School District1st Grade Teacher at Pendergast Elementary School District
Zachary BrownZachary Brown
HVAC-R Service Technician at The Arcticom GroupHVAC-R Service Technician at The Arcticom Group
Angelica MartinAngelica Martin
Registered Nurse at Serenity Mental HealthRegistered Nurse at Serenity Mental Health