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*DR. RODNEY RYAN*

**** ********** *****

Tallahassee, Fl. 32311

850-***-****

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*PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION*

The educational system must support the effective use of curriculum and

instructional strategies based upon sound decision making from data

analysis. The staff must be given the appropriate models through

collaborative efforts to enable each member to implement those strategies.

Consistent and collaborative feedback should be reflective and supportive

of staff that is willing to implement those strategies.

Our students must be shown respect for their educational pursuits through

roles of leadership. Only through our efforts will students seek the higher

levels of learning needed for today’s society. Through constant feedback of

respect and responsibility will the rewards of our future be nurtured and

blossom.

*EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES*

*2003 – Present University of Phoenix Online* Phoenix,

AR

*Online Adjunct Instructor and Faculty Supervisor for Teacher Education*

*The University of Phoenix is the nation's largest private, accredited

university. The university provides a relevant, real-world education to

working adults at 163 campuses and learning centers in the U.S., Puerto

Rico and Canada, and via the Internet. Currently, the university enrolls

230,180 degree-seeking students.*

§ Advanced Educator Certification - 2011.

§ Instructor in the graduate programs of education and educational

administration online.

§ Currently teaching MAT 545 – Curriculum Constructs and Assessment:

Distance Education Methods for Secondary Schools; MAED 520 – Issues in

Education; EDD 513 – Communication Techniques for Teachers and

Administrators

§ Currently teaching EDA565 – School Improvement Processes

§ Certified faculty mentor for student teachers in Georgia and Florida –

currently supervising 3 student teachers.

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*2011 – June 2012 Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee,

Florida*

*Data Captain – Florida Department of Education*

This was a contracted position with the Florida Department of Education

in the Bureau of School Improvement as part of Race to The Top. A program

management position supervising 8 data coaches throughout the state for the

successful implementation of data sources to drive instructional change in

all schools. Professional development is provided to those schools seeking

ways to implement software for data analysis and instructional change.

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Responsible for the supervision and development of 8 regional Data

Coaches to assist with the delivery of the Differentiated Accountability

process and Race to The Top initiatives.

Collaborate with 5 regional directors to assist in the creation of

data management systems for schools in the regions throughout the state.

n Collaborate with DOE project managers to implement Race to The Top

initiatives and generate PD to schools seeking to understand the

initiatives.

n Implemented data analysis strategies through professional development

utilizing Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Adobe Connect, Go To Meetings,

and webinars.

n Certified as a master digital educator in the state of Florida.

n NGCAR-PD trains the trainer professional development.

n Developed professional development presentations to school districts on

data use in the areas of state assessments, RtI (MTSS), and formative

assessments for school based leadership teams.

*2009 – 2011 Jefferson County Middle/High School** *

Monticello,

Fl. **

*Middle/ High School Principal*

*Most Significant Accomplishments: *Implemented a teacher evaluation system

using Charlotte Danielson’s model for teaching and learning. Implemented

eInstruction, Epson smartboard technology, and Successmaker to the

mathematics classroom. Implemented MyAccess to improve written abilities

for all students. Implemented DataDirector to track student and teacher

reports, and create data chats with students. Created a three year plan for

the middle/high school and presented to the Department of Education.**

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A turnaround principal for a school which was failing. Improved school

performance 87 points on the school grade during 2009-2010, from an F grade

to within 8 points of a C in one year..

Reduced behaviors by 95% in the areas of assaults, drugs, and bullying.

Responsible for 35 students in an alternative educational program

centered on online instruction and credit recovery (PLATO). Extensive use

of the program to monitor students

n Implemented a binder system for student awareness of subject matter and

grades with scoring rubric and agenda items, accounting for 10% of the

student’s quarterly grade.

n Implemented department chairs, grade level teams, and school leadership

teams with monthly planning periods, acting as PLC’s.

n Created three career academies featuring Health Services, Instructional

Technology, and Criminal Justice. Each program lead to certification

programs for students.

n I have been successful in working to transform this failing school to be

recognized with significant potential by the Department of Education as an

intervening school. We will receive a SIG grant because of our improvement

for continued growth. We were the highest performing school of all the

north regional intervening schools, moving from an F to within 8 points of

a C in the first year.

n Responsible for the operation of the DJJ facility for women in the

district having to implement quality assurance expectations for the

instructional focus.

n Developed professional development opportunities for teachers in the use

of current technology in the classroom. The implementation of two computer

labs, mathematics lab, and iPad lab are currently being utilized.

n Collaborated with CFO to manage budgets in general education, federal

programs, and grant funds.

n Completed teacher evaluations for 2009-2010 with professional

improvement plans for those teachers not meeting professional goals.

Classroom walkthroughs were implemented to monitor student achievement.

Poor teachers were eliminated from their positions.

n Created student groups to enable students to form clubs and

organizations, especially We Care Club, Principal’s Advisement Committee,

and Leadership Academy

n Implemented a Leadership Team for individual student progress monitoring

in reading, math, science, and writing.

n Generate professional development to staff regarding curriculum and

assessment development.

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*2006 – 2009 Florida State University Schools – Florida High *

Tallahassee, Fl.

*Assistant Professor and Middle School Principal*

*Most Significant Accomplishments: *I was able to collaborate with teachers

and students to raise cohort FCAT scores in each grade level for the past

three years by over 10%. I worked with teachers to create a culture for

learning, reducing behavioral referrals by one-half. I communicated with

parents using a one-on-one family meeting to discuss student outcomes and

plans for improvement which resulted in improved responsibility of

students. I used data to create a rubric for students to enter honor

classes from year to year, doubling the number of students in honor classes

the past two years.**

8th grade students have maintained over 94% proficiency in the FCAT

Writes over the past 3 years.

Middle School recognized for 3rd highest essay writing scores in the

State of Florida (2007-2008). Results reveal 83%, 94%, 96% and 96%

proficiency over the past four years.

§ Recognized at the PAEC Leadership Conference (2006-2007) for highest FCAT

scores in 8th grade Writing, Mathematics, and Science in the Florida

Panhandle.

§ Developed the plan and implementation of curriculum mapping using Heidi

Jacob Hayes’ model for all instruction in grades 6-8. Map placed on school

web site for collaboration of staff to common assessment creation.

§ Planned and implemented the 6th grade enrichment program (PRIDE) for

students entering from 5th grade to improve culture, climate, and student

data accumulation.

§ Infused critical thinking skills for professional development of teachers

using pre-AP strategies as well as differentiated instruction.

§ Director of ESE and Title 1 Reading program.

§ Evaluated and collaborated with teachers the tool used for teacher

improvement using the domains of teaching by Charlotte Danielson.

§ Collaborated with professors to use research from Florida State

University in core classes each school year (mathematics, science, language

arts, and social studies).

§ I have extensive development of web page design and written ability to

communicate with parents using newsletters and web sites.

§ Supervisor of Maintenance. Supervised a staff of 14 employees for day and

evening schedules.

§ Modeled the use of data with teachers to identify and implement

strategies for Level 1 and 2 students in reading, writing, and mathematics.

(Academic Intervention Plans, Reading Plans, and Career Portfolios)

§ Implemented professional development for teachers to use technology in

the classroom (Smartboards, document cameras, tablets). I implemented the

eInstruction software for mathematics at middle school, and reinforced with

year end evaluations.

§ Created honors classes in grades 6-8 to identify students who seek higher

levels of learning. Classes in math, science, language arts, and social

studies have doubled in the past two years.

§ Provided leadership in the organization and implementation of the

Response to Intervention team in grades K-8.

§ Initiated the Spanish curriculum as a foreign language credit in the

middle school, and engineering as a semester course in the 8th grade.

*2006-2008: Tallahassee Community College*

Tallahassee, Florida

*Adjunct Instructor*

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Instructor in the EPI (teacher preparation) program for *Technology in

the Classroom*.

Instructor in the EPI program for teachers who wish to enter the

teaching profession with alternative certification. Instructor of

*Instructional

Strategies* course.

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*2002-2006 Attica Senior High School* Attica,

NY

*Principal*

*Most Significant Accomplishments: *I created the three-year plan for

curriculum development, lesson planning, and assessment analysis at the

high school. I personalized education for students to understand

expectations of the school, home and themselves through one-to-one meetings

with parents and students. I created a Leadership Academy for service

learning projects, which I was recognized locally with Principal of the

Year award. I restructured graduation to be a ceremony at the school

bringing in past graduates to speak on their accomplishments.

n I received tenure following 3 years of service. (*Personal development*)

n I wrote and obtained $40,000 technology grant (*New York State

Technology Grant*) for the elementary and middle school to be used for

professional development.

n Created policies for assessment of students for the high school which

were documented and made available to students and staff (*Faculty and

Student Handbooks*).

n I collaborated with teachers to analyze and implement data in the areas

of Mathematics and English Language Arts to determine academic intervention

services for students. (*Data and Item Analysis*)

n Collaborated with faculty for analysis and implementation of best

practices in curriculum and instruction during faculty and departmental

meetings. (*Charlotte Danielson’s Model*)

n I implemented a culture of the school through modeling, reflection, and

celebration which impacted students and staff to greater recognition of

academic successes (*Awards Ceremonies and Graduation*).

n I implemented organizations to generate school interests for students – *We

Care Club, Principal’s Advisement Committee, and Leadership Academy*,

receiving grant money for their implementation.

n I developed and implemented budget for the high school *($100,000 high

school teachers, $125,000 technology use, and $105,000 band and physical

education*).

n I collaborated with assistant principal to reduce behavioral referrals

by one-half during the first year. (*Culture and climate*)

n I met with the ninth grade student and parent one on one during the

summer to address the learning environment at the school. (*Personalization

of education*)

n A member of the supervisory committee for area schools to implement the

NETS technology standards (*BOCES committee*).

n A member of the Board for College Tech Prep (*Advisory*).

n A member of Board of Directors for Genesee Region Teacher Center (*

Advisory*).

n A member of the Board of Directors for the F.A.A.C.E. foundation at

Attica Central School (*President*).

n I collaborated with Compact Team (*School Improvement Team*) to prepare

course structures for academy approach to student achievement. (*Career

Research and Career Exploration Program*)

n I attended and facilitated *Individualized Education Programs* for

students classified with physical and medical limitations.

n I attended and facilitated *Superintendent Hearing’s* for parents and

students suspended out of school for extended periods of time.

n I mentored a young assistant principal to later become a principal at

the school. (*Mentoring*)

n 98% graduation rate the last two years of employment and to my knowledge

still one of the leaders in western New York. (*Personalization of education

*)

n Keynote speaker for graduation during the 2005-2006 school year. (*Community

involvement*)

*2000-2002 Attica Senior High School* Attica,

NY

*Assistant Principal and Physical Education Department Chair*

n I implemented code of conduct in conjunction with the legislative

requirements of Project SAVE (*Violence prevention*).

n I implemented the code of conduct to students with consistency and

fairness, notifying parents on each occasion (*Deportment Reports*).

n I developed and implemented with physical education instructors a

curriculum in grades k-12 (*Curriculum and Assessment*).

n I developed and implemented an adaptive physical education program for

students with disabilities.

n I supervised sporting events on a regular basis (*Administrative

Chaperone*).

n I evaluated tenure teachers for methods of instruction. (*Curriculum and

Instruction*)

n I created a Wall of Fame of students who had gone on to pursue further

education.

n I created a Sports Hall of Fame for the school to recognize former

athletes.

*1996-2000 Attica Middle School*

Attica,

NY

*Technology Teacher*

n Implemented instruction of Microsoft Office software for project based

learning.

n Implemented instruction of AutoCad 14 for student drafting techniques.

n Implemented instruction of the Internet for ethical values.

n Developed a web site for student/parent access for student work,

grading, and course curriculum.

n Tenured teacher after three years.

n Member of the District Technology Team.

*1988-1995 **Attica** Central School*

Attica, N.Y.

*Teacher*

§ Year-long substitute teacher in middle school Mathematics.

§ Year-long substitute teacher in Social Studies

§ Coached football, baseball, and basketball at the Junior Varsity level

for 15 years.

*1979-1981 **Alexander** Central School*

Alexander,

N.Y.

*Business Education Teacher*

§ Provided instruction in Accounting, Business Law, and Consumer Economics.

§ Department Chair.

§ Coached athletic events in junior varsity baseball, basketball, and

football for 5 years

*OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES*

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*1977-1995 Attica Lanes*

Attica, NY

*Owner and Operator*

§ Managed a 12 lane bowling establishment, with restaurant and lounge.

§ Budgeted $800,000 business to profitability.

§ Developed an association tournament format for scratch bowlers.

§ Completed yearly accounting practices for the business.

§ Interacted with the general public to generate a productive business plan

for sustained growth.

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*1975 – 1977 C. H. Stuart*

Newark, N. Y.

*Industrial Engineer Manager*

Supervised 2 engineers in plant layout, and process engineering

Implemented $3 million facility renovation

Time study reference for all process positions in the facility

*1971-1975 GTE Sylvania*

Smithfield, N.C.

*Industrial Engineer*

Process engineer for production lines

Cost reduction responsibilities for the plant.

Drawing and layout experiences for production lines.

Tools, jigs, and fixture drawings and implementation.

*EDUCATION*

*1967-1971 North Carolina State University* Raleigh,

NC

n B.S. Engineering Operations

*1973 Duke University*

Durham, NC

§ 30 hours of coursework in Management Science

*1995-1999 SUNY Brockport*

Brockport,

NY

§ Master of Science in Education (1999)

*2000 – 2003 Walden University*

Minneapolis,

MN

§ Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Technology (2003)

*CERTIFICATES*

*1979 New York State Education Department*

Permanent certification in Business Education, Mathematics, and Technology

*1999 Brockport State University*

Certification in Educational Administration

*1999 - New York State Education Department Administrative Certificate*

*2004 – National Certified Grant Writer*

*2010 – Professional Educator’s Certificate - Florida*

*2007 – ESOL Certification for Administrator*

*2008- RtI Introductory Training Course*

*2011 – Advanced Facilitator Certification – University of Phoenix*

*HONORS AND AWARDS*

Leadership in the promotion of excellence for Writing, Science, and

Mathematics at 8th grade for 2006-2007 school year in PAEC.

Educator of the Year – 2005 – Wyoming County Business Education Council

Publication of Dissertation – *Character Education: A Delphi Study to

Comply With Project SAVE*

*PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS*

PAEC

ASCD

NALS

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY PRINCIPALS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

*PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES*

Publication of Dissertation – *Character Education: A Delphi Study to

Comply With Project SAVE - 2003*

Graduation speaker at Attica Central School - 2006

Wyoming County Business Education Council Annual Meeting - Leadership In

Our Schools – 2004

Science Education Conference – Web Page Use in the Classroom – 1998

Council for Educational Change - 2011

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Dr. Rodney Ryan

Advanced Facilitator

Faculty Supervisor for Student Teaching

University of Phoenix

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