Ryan Wohltman
Dieterich,IL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Dieterich Unit 30 Schools, excelling in curriculum development and fostering student engagement. A positive role model and mentor, I effectively collaborated with faculty to enhance critical thinking skills and implemented innovative teaching strategies, significantly improving student performance and participation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Dieterich Unit 30 Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
- Established strong relationships with parents and community stakeholders to support student success.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Initiated the creation of the junior high cross country team, fielding teams with over 25 participants.
- Rejuvenated the high school cross country team, creating a program from elementary through high school that has aligned goals and training that holds athletes accountable while fostering interest and a passion for running far into the future.
Teacher
Effingham Unit 40
01.2007 - 08.2019
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Served on Teacher Leadership Team.
- Served as Social Studies Department Chair at Effingham Junior High School, working with administration to align school goals with those of the department.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and inform teaching practices.
- Served under Hall of Fame Coach and leader Ron Reed as assistant basketball coach.
Education
No Degree - Educational Administration
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois, IL05-2027
Bachelor of Science - History Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-2006
High School Diploma -
Dieterich High School
Dieterich, IL05-2002
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Faculty collaboration
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
- Curriculum development
Timeline
Teacher
Dieterich Unit 30 Schools
08.2019 - Current
Teacher
Effingham Unit 40
01.2007 - 08.2019
No Degree - Educational Administration
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - History Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
High School Diploma -
Dieterich High School