Anna Ryan
Chicago
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Experiential Education Coach
Embarc
Chicago
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated whole-school implementation of experiential learning as primary liaison between Embarc and partner schools, aligning goals and ensuring effective execution.
- Designed and refined experiential programming using qualitative and quantitative data to inform continuous improvement and measure impact.
- Coached educators through modeling, observation, and professional development to enhance instructional practice and boost student engagement.
Head of Middle School
Namaste Charter School
Chicago
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Directed curriculum implementation and instructional alignment across the school, using assessment data (ACCESS, NWEA) to inform coaching, instruction, and continuous improvement.
- Led instructional coaching through observation, modeling, co-teaching, and targeted professional development, enhancing teacher effectiveness aligned to the Danielson Framework for Teaching and Learning.
- Coordinated student transition systems, including 8th-grade to high-school planning and family engagement, fostering academic continuity and supporting student success.
Sixth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Milwaukee College Prep
Milwaukee
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Designed and delivered engaging, standards-aligned lessons, assessing student learning through formative, summative, and project-based measures.
- Fostered positive, inclusive classroom culture through strong relationships and effective behavior management strategies that promoted academic and social growth.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify growth areas and adjusted instruction to enhance learning outcomes.
Special Education Teacher, Grade Level Lead
Carmen Northwest Middle School of Science & Technology
Milwaukee
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with administrators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and monitor individualized education plans, ensuring student needs were met.
- Delivered differentiated, engaging instruction aligned to IEP goals, enhancing active, inclusive learning for students with disabilities.
- Analyzed state and district assessment data to track student progress and inform instructional decisions, aligning strategies with IEP goals.
Sixth Grade Math Teacher, Grade Level Lead
Carmen Northwest Middle School of Science & Technology
Milwaukee
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Designed and implemented targeted interventions and small-group instruction, resulting in accelerated student growth and development.
- Planned and delivered standards-aligned instruction grounded in school-based curriculum.
- Analyzed student achievement data to inform instructional strategies and maintained accurate assessment documentation.
Education
Masters of Science - Educational Psychology: Professional Educators
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin05-2023
Emerging Leaders Program -
City Forward Collective
Milwaukee, WI06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education & Special Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI05-2017
Skills
- Experiential learning
- Data analysis
- Educator coaching
- Professional development
- Relationship development
- Detail-oriented approach
Affiliations
- Volunteer, One Tail at a Time | 07/2024 - Current
- Associate Board Member, One Tail at a Time | 09/2024 - 09/2025
Timeline
Experiential Education Coach
Embarc
07.2023 - Current
Head of Middle School
Namaste Charter School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Sixth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Milwaukee College Prep
08.2020 - 07.2022
Special Education Teacher, Grade Level Lead
Carmen Northwest Middle School of Science & Technology
08.2018 - 07.2020
Sixth Grade Math Teacher, Grade Level Lead
Carmen Northwest Middle School of Science & Technology
08.2017 - 08.2018
Masters of Science - Educational Psychology: Professional Educators
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Emerging Leaders Program -
City Forward Collective
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education & Special Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison