Phone 860 824 0477 or E-mail [email protected]
RYAN T. GAISFORD
Objective
To acquire a teaching position in elementary education, grades K-8
Education
2005 - 2006 University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT
Master of Science in Education
Cumulative Grade Point Average 4.0
2002 - 2005 Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT
Bachelor of Science in Education
Cumulative Grade Point Average 3.6
2000 - 2002 Northwestern Connecticut Community College Winsted, CT
1999- 2000 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
Teaching Experience / Work Related Experience
Student Teacher Grade 4
09/06 - 12/06 North Canaan Elementary School North Canaan, CT
Literature/Grammar Teacher, grades 8 and 9
Dorm Parent, grades 4-9
Summer 2006 Rumsey Hall School Washington, CT
Master's Degree Internship through University of Bridgeport
09/05 - 06/06 Sharon Center School Sharon, CT
Literature/Grammar Teacher, grade 7
Dorm Parent, grades 4-9
Summer 2005 Rumsey Hall School Washington, CT
Substitute Teacher
05/04 - 06/05 Region One School District Falls Village, CT
North Canaan Elementary School North Canaan, CT
Sharon Center School Sharon, CT
Salisbury Central School Salisbury, CT
*elementary and middle school grades and art, health, and physical education classes
Special Education Teacher Assistant
1/02 - 6/02 Salisbury Central School Salisbury, CT
*Grades 2 - 8, assisted students with varying learning disabilities in the resource room and the regular education classroom in accordance with I.E.P. guidelines
Counselor for EXTRAS (Extended Time for Recreational Activities in Salisbury)
4/02 - 6/02 Salisbury Central School Salisbury, CT
*assisted students (grades 2 - 5) with homework
*introduced and implemented adventure based team-building activities
Teacher Assistant - Teacher Scholar Partnership Volunteer Program through Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted, CT
10/01 - 12/01 Barkhamstead Elementary School Barkhamstead, CT
*Grade 4 - designed and implemented a science unit: The Solar System
Profile
*Committed to the intellectual development of students so that they realize their full potential and become life long learners with integrity and a sense of responsibility and leadership
*Travel experience to national parks in the American West and to Cuba and Jamaica
*Able to contribute to a school community through my experience and skills in adventure based counseling, high ropes course management, backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, downhill and cross country skiing, and tennis
*Certified in CPR and Wilderness First Responder
Professional Memberships
Attended Northeast ASCD Conference December 2006
National Education Association, student member
Central Connecticut State University Education Club
Northwestern Connecticut Community Educators of Tomorrow (NETS) - Cofounder and Vice-President
Awards Received
Golden Key National Honor Society
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Dean's List CCSU: Fall 2002 - Fall 2004