Jonathan Ryan

mr.jonathanryan@gmail.com

Education:
Masters of Education (Pending)
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, United States of America

June 2017

Bachelor of Education
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, Canada

July 2012

TESL Certificate
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, Canada

July 2012

Bachelor of Arts - Cum Laude

History Major, English Literature Minor
St. Mary's University
Halifax, Canada

May 2011

Work Experience:
English Language Arts and AP Literature Teacher
American School of Asuncin

June 2014 Present

Planned, taught and assessed tenth and twelfth grade students in a wide variety
of inquiry-based units, lessons and activities.
Created a discussion-based classroom and learning environment.
Used data from MAP testing to guide grammar instruction.
Served as English curriculum coordinator and head of English alignment team
Collaborated with elementary and middle school teachers for projects and
coordinated learning efforts.
Served as aid to counselor during college application season with seniors.
Coached debate team. Debate team won National Championships three years
running.

English Language Arts and Humanities Teacher

Sept. 2012 - Present
Canadian Trillinium School - Dhaka, Bangladesh

Taught wide variety of high school courses from grades 9-12 including
English Language Arts, History, Sociology, Political Science,
Entrepreneurship and Social Studies.

Planned units and lessons in each course catering to multiple intelligences.

Actively incorporated literacy-focused activities into content-based courses to

foster cross-curricular learning.

Created a respectful, caring classroom environment where students were

encouraged to voice opinions and share insights on relevant topics.

Actively participated in wide variety of extra-curricular activities including

coaching long distance running for track and field, co-managing the Middle
School Drama Club, organizing Guitar for Beginners group, co-leading Fifty
People, One Question Video Club and leading the Running Club.

Facilitated and supported yearlong lunch program fundraiser for student

counsel.
Teaching Internship
Sept. 2011 May 2012
Fredericton High School - Fredericton, Canada

Planned and delivered lessons in Psychology 11 and Family Living 12.

Developed and honed classroom management skills and strategies under the
leadership of my cooperating teacher.

Observed curriculum development of new Psychology 12 course.

English Language Tutor
Feb. 2012 - June 2012
George St. Middle School - Fredericton, Canada

Prepared individualized lessons focusing on conversational English for three

Asian students with limited language capabilities.

Planned and administered reading lessons and activities.

Graphic Novel Enrichment Program Leader
Feb. 2012 - May 2012
Leo Hayes High School - Fredericton, Canada

Participated in pilot project book club for tenth grade students.

Delivered bi-weekly lessons on themes found in chosen graphic novels.

Professional Referees:
Joseph Mitacek, Principal
American School of Asuncion
joseph.mitacek@asa.edu.py
David Flaschberger, Principal
American School of Asuncion
david.flaschberger@asa.edu.py
Carmen Peters, Former Principal
Canadian Trillinium School
carmen.peters1@gmail.com