Tracy Ryerson
Allen
Summary
Result driven, team oriented instructional leader with an outstanding background in teaching and learning comes with a solid knowledge of curriculum, assessment, student profiling, personnel, and systems related to an effective school. Consistently assumes responsibility to develop, plan, and execute instructional programs that promotes student success both as a dedicated team member and independently when required.
Overview
1
1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Plano Independent School District
Plano, TX
07.2008 - Current
- Created and instituted comprehensive academic programs focused on enhancing student learning in accordance with district standards.
- Coordinated and executed professional development workshops for faculty, focusing on collaborative strategies and effective teaching practices.
- Interpreted student performance data to inform curriculum development and improve teaching effectiveness across various grade levels.
- Orchestrated collaborative efforts across the school to cultivate a supportive culture and strengthen relationships with community stakeholders.
- Created and implemented a 230 page Campus Emergency Plan, conducted 12 Campus Emergency Planning Meetings, coordinated and implemented bi weekly Weapons' Detection exercises, conducted all campus safety drills, and campus door checks
Associate Principal
Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX
01.2007 - 07.2008
- Administered educational policies and programs as directed by superintendent and trustees.
- Oversaw comprehensive instructional program management and campus activity coordination to enhance educational delivery and engagement.
- Analyzed instructional and managerial processes to ensure program effectiveness and initiated adjustments as necessary.
- Designed and provided targeted resources to assist teaching staff in meeting instructional goals.
- Fostered a cohesive team environment that enhanced collaboration among staff members. Championed staff engagement in key decision-making initiatives to drive collective success.
- Assisted in developing and maintaining information systems for record-keeping to monitor campus performance goals and academic excellence indicators. Supported analysis and application of research findings to facilitate school improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define and align annual campus performance objectives with institutional goals.
- Reviewed and enforced compliance with applicable federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and Board of Trustee policies to maintain institutional integrity.
- Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs; keep programs within budget limits; maintain fiscal control; and ensure accurate reporting of fiscal information.
- Oversee the compilation, maintenance, and retention of all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required; and ensure accurate and timely reporting of all required information.
- Work with faculty and students to develop a student-discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances school climate.
- Ensure the uniform observation of school rules and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs; use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
- Oversee employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
- Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities and to improve job-related skills.
- Develop and execute school improvement plans and budgets for School Reconstitution and Restructuring
- Oversee and participate in High School Redesign Committees to develop Small Learning Communities for Career Pathways
Academic Compliance Specialist
Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Planned and coordinated high quality professional development opportunities for English/Language Arts, Math, Science, ESL, curriculum alignment, data analysis, student profiling, intervention systems, and Instructional Leadership for teachers and campus administrators – grades PK-12
- Designed and led Associate/Assistant Principal meetings for Area 1
- Attended to Area 1 Class Size Waiver requirements for 26 elementary campuses
- Managed Textbook Adoption Committees for 34 elementary, middle, and high school campuses
- Served as a liaison between district Curriculum and Instruction departments and 34 campuses
- Acted as a customer service liaison between the Area 1 Superintendent and 34 campuses
- Planned and executed campus Focus Walks for 34 elementary, middle, and high school campuses
- Created instructional intervention programs to increase student performance at 34 elementary, middle, and high school campuses
- Acted as a team player in executing all responsibilities of an Area Superintendent’s office
- Served as a Level 2 District Appeal Hearing Officer
Educational Consultant
Lightspan, Inc.
San Diego, CA
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Provided professional development for Title 1, low performing campuses in Texas, Oklahoma, New York, New Mexico, and Colorado
- Aligned state curriculum to company products
Instructional Technology Curriculum and Design Coordinator
Allen Independent School District
Allen, TX
01.1989 - 01.2002
- Assisted in the alignment of curriculum and assessment for an Early Reading Intervention Program
- Developed internet-based professional development site for Reading/Language Arts
- Performed duties as Academic Coordinator
- Led professional development opportunities for technology integration and instruction
- Content Mastery Teacher – Vaughan Elementary School
- Provided intervention for grades 3-6
- Served as Student Support Team Chairperson (SST)
- Served as 504 Committee Chairperson
- Teacher
- Kindergarten
- First grade
- Second grade
- Content Mastery Teacher – grades 3-6
- Comprehension Reading/Language Arts Teacher – Alpha-betic Phonics – grades 3-12
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Education Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX01-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg05-1989
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
Accomplishments
- Team 1 Dallas Leadership Academy, Dallas ISD
- Fast Track, University of Arlington, Cohort 5, Dallas ISD
- Foundations District Leader, Dallas ISD
- Safe and Secure Schools Committee Member, Dallas ISD
- National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) presenter, Allen ISD
- International Reading Association (IRA) presenter, Allen ISD
- District Presenter for the Department of Education (DOE, Washington, D.C.)
- Aspiring Leaders’ Academy, Allen ISD
- Team Leader, Allen ISD
- Curriculum Design and Alignment Committee, Allen ISD
- Campus Budget Committee, Allen ISD
- District Steering Committee, Allen ISD
- PTA Board Member, Allen ISD
- SBDM Committee Member, Allen ISD
- Teacher of the Year Campus Representative, Allen ISD
- Yearbook Editor, Allen ISD
- Alpha-betic Phonics Partnership Representative with Scottish-Rite Hospital for Children
Certification
EC- 8 General Studies, Life
Master Reading Teacher, Life
EC-12 Principal
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Plano Independent School District
07.2008 - Current
Associate Principal
Dallas Independent School District
01.2007 - 07.2008
Academic Compliance Specialist
Dallas Independent School District
01.2004 - 01.2007
Educational Consultant
Lightspan, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2004
Instructional Technology Curriculum and Design Coordinator
Allen Independent School District
01.1989 - 01.2002
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Education Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Waynesburg University