Ryan Pickles

27354 N. 91 st Dr. • Peoria, AZ 85383 • 602.422.3480

ryan.m.pickles@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a certified teaching position at Desert Foothills Junior High in the Washington Elementary School District

EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ
M.A. in Secondary Education, GPA: 4.0/4.0 Expected Nov. 2018
 Relevant coursework: Adolescent Development and Psychology, Creating and Managing Engaging Learning
Environments, Advanced Methodologies of SEI, Assessment and Evaluation for Middle and High School
Teachers, Adolescent Literacy, Curriculum and Instructional Planning for Middle and High School Teachers

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
B.S. Business with a Concentration in Management, GPA: 3.96/4.0 Sept. 2012
 Relevant coursework: Critical Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Principles of Fitness and Strength Training, Nutrition,
Diversity Issues in Communication, Behavior and Group Dynamics

EXPERIENCE
Desert Foothills Junior High Aug 2018 – Present
Phoenix, AZ
Student Teacher
 Assumed all classroom responsibilities of the mentor teacher as a prospective teaching candidate
 Developed and executed daily lesson plans utilizing innovative teaching strategies to promote student
engagement
 Created an integrative classroom management plan focusing on student engagement through the utilization of
effective teaching strategies
 Analyzed student data to assess academic growth and depth of knowledge; evaluation results were used to alter
future lesson plans and include teaching methods that meet that diverse needs of students
 Participated in weekly professional development sessions with school administration and leadership focusing on
the development and maturing of various skills necessary to enhance skills as an educator
Desert Foothills Junior High Aug 2018 – Present
Phoenix, AZ
After School Academy – Lead Instructor
 Assessed student growth and development in weight lifting, fitness, and football skills through formative and
formal assessment techniques
 Developed and executed daily lesson plans utilizing innovative teaching strategies to promote student
engagement
 Promoted diversity in the after-school program by recruiting individuals from a variety of social and cultural
backgrounds to join by creating an interest in learning the benefits of physical fitness
 Identify diverse scholar needs and differentiate pedagogy to accommodate learning differences and promote
academic achievement
 Create relevant pre and post-assessments that provide critical information regarding student comprehension and
growth
Honeywell Aerospace
Phoenix, AZ
Site Supply Specialist Aug 2014 – July 2018
 Performance managed 50+ suppliers to meet and exceed Aerospace on time delivery goal of 90% while
maintaining focus on industry leading quality standards. End of year on time delivery percentage of 94%
 Coached suppliers on implementation of continuous improvement ideologies within their current operating
system to attain optimal performance and efficiency. Critical supplier applied shared knowledge by instituting
daily leadership tier meeting to drive accountability on top priorities, improving communication effectiveness
 Co-facilitator of Annual Site Supplier event for the site sourcing department. Identified critical supplier’s top
time-consuming operations through Six Sigma process mapping tools, then created future state map illustrating
a reduction of 20+ days processing time through teamwork and diversity, leadership impact, and
technical/functional excellence

SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access
Classroom: Classroom Management, Instructional Planning, Assessment, Modeling, Cultural Diversity