eric ryan cv 2015

Eric Ryan12 Cantala Crescent Ringwood North Victoria 3134

M 0409 185 373 W 03 9755 4555 E [email protected] au.linkedin.com/in/EricRyanEducator

ProfileWhat I bring to a role includes over 12 years teaching experience, 8 Years as a Leading Teacher, 6 Years as Head of Junior School at Lilydale High School and Rowville Secondary College. Throughout my career I have been a proactive team member always looking for ways to contribute to the school, students and community. I have been a strong advocate and implementer of programs such as Wayne Craig’s Curiosity and Powerful Learning School Improvement Strategy and Tracey Ezard’s Leading and Managing Staff and Change.

My experience in teaching, as well as running and leading junior schools has ensured a host of skills, capabilities and proven effectiveness in Student and Teacher Management, Curriculum Development and Modifications, Student Engagement Strategies, Teacher Support and Development as well as Discipline Protocols and Management. I look forward to supporting staff in developing and implementing strategies, programs and leadership capabilities as well as in the administration and operations areas in order to transition schools into a school of choice for the wider community.

I believe I have the experience and necessary qualifications to meet any school’s requirements. I am very interested in securing a position that takes advantage of my initiative and brings about new challenges. I am a proven performer who is prepared to go the extra mile, eager to learn and confident in my ability and experience that I bring to a position as well as my commitment and dedication. I welcome the opportunity to further discuss my contribution to the ongoing success of your school as an integral member of the team.

In running and leading junior schools with up to 900 students I have extended on my genuine love of teaching and refined my skills in developing and supporting the structure, staff and environment which enables student confidence and success. Very much focused on making a difference, I am proud of the fact that I have established productive initiatives and ingrained in my students a sense of safety and confidence to try new things, to express themselves and have sense of self. I thrive in environments where I can influence change and excellence in a learning experience that prepares students for continual learning throughout their futures in this changing and complex world.

SkillsBackground Head Of Junior School Year Level Coordinator Teacher - Humanities, English, Physical

Education & Information Technologyo Prep to Year 12

Emergency TeacherEducation Management Staff Management

o Leading Teacherso Team Leaderso Coordinatorso Classroom Teacherso Transition Coordinatorso Office Managers

Initiate Improvement Strategies & Practiceso Student Connectednesso Student Activity Programso Student Engagement & Teaching

Methods

o Individualised Curriculum Modificationso Collaboration, Participation &

Communication Strategies – Students, Teachers, Support Staff, Parents

o Learning Plan Templateso Incidences & Consequences Listo Teacher Support Programso Student Discipline Protocolso Curriculum Development & Documentationo Improvement to VCE Resultso Student Management Strategies

Processes & Guidelines Operations & Management

o Support Principals & Assistant Principalso Budget Proposalso Team Meetingso Department of Education Correspondenceo Student Support Group Meetingso Diffuse & Resolve Conflict

Confidential Resume of 6

Eric RyanProfessional Development Curiosity & Powerful Learning 2013-2014 Merit and Equity 2012 Leading and Managing Change Workshops 2010 VCE International Studies Conference 2009 Leading and Managing Staff Workshops 2009 Autism Transition Program 2009 Restorative Practice and Justice 2009 Social Education of Victoria Conference 2008 GTAV Geography Conference 2005-2008 VCE Geography Conference 2005-2008 VELS Innovation Conference 2005-2008 Workplace Discrimination and Sexual Harassment 2004 Habits of the Mind 2004 Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences 2004 Teaching “At Risk” Students 2003 The Thinking Curriculum 2001

EducationGraduate Diploma in Education - Melbourne University 2001Completed 3 rounds of student teaching at Melbourne Girls’ College, Footscray City Secondary College and Wheelers Hill Secondary CollegeKey Learning Areas: SOSE, SOSE Additional and English.

Methods: Australian + World History, 20th Century History, Geography, Political Science, Economics and English.

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Science - San Jose State University 1998-2000Graduated Magnum Cum Laude Dean’s Scholar

Methods: Ancient, World + US History, Cultural + Physical Geography, Political Science + Comparative Politics, Media Studies, Macro + Microeconomics and Gender/Ethnic Studies.

Associate of Arts Degree - San Jose City College 1993-1998 Foothill College 1992-1993

High School Diploma - Del Mar High School 1988-1992Senior Class President/All-State Offensive Lineman in Football/League Champion in Wrestling

Teaching Subjects and LevelsRegistration - Registered Schools Board, Department of Education, Employment and Training and the Victorian Institute of Teaching

History Years 5 - 12 AUSVELS Levels 4 – 6, VCE Geography Years 5 - 12 AUSVELS Levels 4 – 6, VCE International Studies Years 11 - 12 VCE Economy and Society Years 5 - 12 AUSVELS Levels 4 – 6, VCE Physical Education Years PREP – 6 AUSVELS Levels 1 – 4 Economics Years 7-10 AUSVELS Levels 5 – 6

Computer Skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Explorer Advanced Macromedia graphic design and website building skills: Flash, Dreamweaver Advanced Adobe graphic design skills: Photoshop Website building and maintenance


Eric RyanEmployment History

Rowville Secondary College January 2012 – Present Head of Junior School Years 7-9 As Head of the Junior School at the Western Campus currently after 2 years as Head of Junior School at our Eastern Campus, comprising of over 1000 students, my directive has been to bring cohesion into the 4 current teaching programs of general excellence, sports academy, maths & science academy and the institute of the arts, in order to achieve greater student, parent and teacher satisfaction. Reporting directly to the Assistant Principal I collaborate with the Head of Junior School at the

Eastern Campus, Head of the Senior School, the Daily Organiser, 6 Administrative Staff, 2 Welfare Officers and 1 School Bursar in the daily operations of the Junior School of the Western Campus

I directly oversee the 4 Team Leaders and work assigned to the 12 form groups in the Junior School o Design and develop performance plans with each team leadero Lead weekly Team Leader meetings

Set Team Leader goals and set Junior School goals Lead the school response strategy to achieve the goals of our Annual Implementation

Plan, specifically targeting greater student connectedness to school, and greater student, parent and staff morale.

Specific Educational Leadership I led the team that created a learning culture framework and flow chart, to assist teachers and

students, which has led to the following:o A whole school focus on higher expectations, where it has become accepted that classroom

disruptions will not be tolerated, uniform infractions will be dealt with accordingly and rewarding students for excellence is becoming the norm, not the exception.

o Students are more engaged in their learning, reflected in better Attitude To School survey results.

o Teachers have a better understanding of the students we teach, leading to differentiated approaches to teaching, fewer classroom disruptions and better results throughout the school.

o The school has a much more proficient way of dealing with student management issues that arise, leading to parent and staff satisfaction with our processes and a more cohesive learning environment for all students.

o I have been a principal instigator of change in the use of an online student management system in my time at Rowville, first with Resource and now with Compass. Through this, all school personnel have an ongoing tool to use when discussing the school’s position when liaising with parents about school matters, leading to better connectedness throughout the school community.

I also have a deep and critical understanding of the learning framework that we have adopted as a whole school, based on the work we have been doing with Wayne Craig for the past 2 years. I have mentored staff on the use of this framework, resulting in:o Students being more engaged in their learning, leading to stimulating learning environments

and move towards greater connectedness to school on Attitude To School survey results.o Fewer classroom disruptions and issues resulting from “bored” students, leading to greater

teacher satisfaction on Staff Opinion Survey results.o Increased correspondence with the school and home through our use of Compass, leading to

better Parent opinion survey data.o Lessons being developed that promote differentiation of learning, leading to better student

outcomes when reporting to AUSVels and satisfaction on the Attitude To School survey results.

I have been involved over the past 4 years with leading the continuous program to create a greater student connectedness to schoolo Introduced a formal lunchtime whole of school activity program in conjunction with the newly

revamped Student Leadership group


Eric Ryano Wrote the business case which re-established the Student Leadership group, and now

features internal and community projects, flash mobs, concerts and sporting activities

o Identify and provide support services for students with additional needs and their teachers Develop individualised curriculum modification on a regular basis Collaborate with teachers, parents, Team Leaders and student welfare Developed templates for ILP’s individual learning plans that incorporate curriculum

modification which are used by the Team Leaderso Created clear protocols to follow regarding student suspensions and work sessions

Train Team Leaders at the beginning of the year on how to run student support group meetings between parents, students and Team Leaders

Instructed Team Leaders on support of students on suspension by way of collection of work from teachers and the monitoring of the student while on suspension

o Initiated regular and ongoing monitored communications between the Team Leaders and the 40 plus Teachers within the Junior School informing one another of Curriculum modifications Parent correspondences

Student absences Suspensions & Work Sessions

o Developed a Humanities Stream for the Year 7-9 cohorts (for all 4 programs), which has been implemented across the curriculum.

o Utilise the First Class Student Management System and Compass with higher access to facilitate student movements between form groups and electives

o Other supportive activities Assist with the direction of Professional Learning sessions in the differentiation of

Learning Organised and monitored the running of all Junior School camps.

Lilydale High School January 2010 – Dec 2011 Head of Junior School & Year 8As Head of Junior School at the 1800 student Lilydale High School, I was involved in all aspects of teaching, student and teacher management, administration and contributed to efficiencies across curriculum modification, student welfare, reporting and assessment, and parental participations. Head of Junior School - encompassing over 900 students across Year 7 & 8

o Reported directly to the Principal and the 3 Assistant Principalso Led a team of 8 Coordinators, 1 Leading Teacher (Head of Year 7), 2 Transition

Coordinators and 1 Office Manager in running and operating this extensive Junior Schoolo Initiated and drove a number strategies and programs designed to obtain better VCE results

Introduced enhancements to student reporting and assessment Initiated and co-designed a Year 9 ALP project to enhance student skills at VCE level

o Promoted participations and social events which involved parents, teachers and coordinators in a positive and welcoming environment Year 7 and Year 8 Meet and Greet Evenings Grade 6 Information Night – 2500 attendees including parents, students and staff

o Recognised behaviours and conduct of students potentially classified as Students at Risk, followed up with teachers and counsellors to determine their academic performance, areas of need and referred/organised appropriate support and services Developed individual action programs with students in conjunction with student welfare Liaised with and made referrals to EDR Options

o Developed processes and guidelines for staff in managing student situationso Handled the disciplinary actions associated with student conduct

Improved the Time Out Policy by using direct engagement and accountability strategies Managed suspensions and advised on expulsions

o Worked one on one with staff members and new teachers in regards to classroom management, effective student engagement and teaching methods

o Diffused and resolved conflict situations with parents, staff and studentso Administration/Operation activities

Submitted budget proposals for the Year 7 & 8 operations


Eric Ryan Participated and presented at the weekly Principal team meeting Prepared secondary consults for the Department of Education Organised student support group meetings between students, parents and a member

from the Junior School Coordinator Team Wrote a monthly Junior School column for the Eye On 8 online and print newsletter Maintained the Junior School Notice Boards – daily bulletins and important information

and notices Oversaw the student helpers activities in supporting the administration Maintained office supplies

I taught the humanities subjects of History, Geography and Economics VELS Levels 5 & 6 and was an active member of the 20 person Humanities facultyo Introduced engagement strategies including field work and class debates for mainstream

and accelerated students

Box Hill High School January 2005 – December 2009 Geography/International Studies Teacher & Year Level CoordinatorStarting as a Geography teacher in 2007 I became an acting-leading teacher/Year 9 Coordinator at this well respected High School. In addition to assisting staff with their performance plans and goal setting, I also ran the inquiry learning Middle School Project for 4 years. Implemented, planned and taught

o Geography VELS Levels 5, 6 and VCE Units 1–4 for mainstream and accelerated studentso International Studies VCE Units 3 + 4 for the year 12 students

Middle School Project Coordinator - Innovation + Excellence Clustero Took over the initial project, organised the camp to Canberra and made adjustments to the

following year’s curriculumo Expanded the Middle School Project into the Year 8 stream to include action research

Year 9 Coordinatoro Accelerated Learning Program

Organised University tours, adventure activities Assisted students with VCE subject selection

o Organised student electives for all key learning areaso Identified student learning issues, children at risk and students requiring extra assistance

Coordinated communications with students, parents, support staff, teachers and services

Monitored and reported on actions, activities and progress Supported other student development programs

o Assisted in the development of the VCE Subject Expo which is still in operation today Supported the Principal and Assistant Principals in implementing whole school initiatives

Interests & Activities Regular DJ’ing for events Music production and editing Graphic Design Play League Basketball

Reading Music and movies Write a monthly column for The Music

Magazine

RefereesGlenn FankhauserPrincipal - Rowville Secondary CollegePhone: 03 9755 4527Mobile: 0407 303 764Email: [email protected]

Julie KennedyAssistant Principal - Rowville Secondary CollegePhone: 03 9755 4611Mobile: 0402 090 400

Email: [email protected]

Stuart BoyleAssistant Principal – Rowville Primary SchoolPhone: 03 9764 1955Mobile: 0409 172 481Email: [email protected]

Wendy PowsonPrincipal – Lilydale High School


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Eric RyanPhone: 03 9735 5644Mobile: 0402 090 400

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