Colleen Ryan

Experience

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  St. Michael School

  Aug 1995 - Jun 1997

  Kindergarten Teacher

  • Provided instruction in all subjects to all-day Kindergarten classes of 20-26 students. • Supervised and directed activities of part-time teaching assistants. • Developed a challenging kindergarten curriculum that enabled the students to learn how to learn. • 75% of students completed Kindergarten reading on a first grade level. • 97% of students passed the Metropolitan Readiness Test at the end of their Kindergarten year. • Organized class productions (i.e. Grandparents Tea Party, Thanksgiving Play and Feast, and Graduation). Show less

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  St. Gabriel School

  Aug 1997 - May 1999

  3rd Grade Teacher

  • Provided instruction in all subjects, except social studies, to classes of 21 to 29 children. Supervised and directed activities of part-time teaching assistants. • Enhanced Science curriculum to include projects and experiments for two third grade classes. • Implemented curriculum stressing the importance of the students’ responsibility in their own learning experiences. • Taught proper study skills including note taking, organization, and the correct use of student planner. • Organized science field trips for over 100 third graders. • Planned and coordinated all third grade liturgies. Show less

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  St. Michael School

  Sept 1999 - Jun 2000

  Substitute Teacher
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  Blessed Sacrament School

  Aug 2001 - Jun 2008

  2nd Grade Teacher

  • Provided instruction in all subjects to classes of 20-28 children. • Supervised and directed activities of part-time teaching assistants. • Assessed students’ literacy skills and compiled assessment data to determine the focus of instruction for the class as well as for individual student learning. • Prepared second grade children for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. • Implemented Lucy Calkin’s K-2 Writing Program. • Taught study skills including introduction to note taking, organization and the correct use of student planner. • Planned and organized field trips to enrich classroom learning experiences. • Directed a class Christmas pageant each year. • Presented the entire Blessed Sacrament faculty with a review and analysis of the latest research on boys and literacy achievement. • Served on committees to choose a new reading series, a new handwriting program, a new math series, and a new social studies series for all grades, K-8th grade. • Served on committee to improve male student retention.• Attended training conferences and meetings for the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic School’s Leadership Cadre. • Utilized e-mail, the school web site, and weekly letters home to develop a highly organized and effective communication network with parents. Show less

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  Blessed Sacrament School

  Aug 2008 - Mar 2012

  As assistant principal, I served as Director of Admissions, served as the K-2 grade-level administrator, and chaired the education technology committee for the Middle States Association re-accreditation process while maintaining a full special education teaching schedule. I also assisted the principal with daily administrative tasks and planned professional development. Provided instruction in reading, writing, math, and executive functioning to K-8th Grade students with learning disabilities by collaborating with administration, fellow resource staff, school counselor, and classroom teachers to create effective academic plans.

  • Assistant Principal

    Aug 2010 - Mar 2012

  • Resource/Special Education Teacher

    Aug 2008 - Mar 2012
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  Holy Redeemer School

  Mar 2012 - Jul 2019

  Principal

  Holy Redeemer is a Blue Ribbon Catholic elementary school serving 412 students from Pre-K age 3 through 8th grade. I was hired in January, 2012 and started in March by agreement between the Holy Redeemer and Blessed Sacrament pastors because the previous principal had left mid-year in December. I am responsible for all aspects of school life including curriculum; faith formation; admissions; high school placement; faculty recruitment, development and retention; and collaboration with the School Advisory Board and the Home and School Association. Show less

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  National Presbyterian School

  Jul 2019 - now

  • First Grade Teacher

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Director of Studies

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2023