Ryan Hopper

2018-Current

SAN DOMENICO SCHOOL, San Anselmo

Middle School Math & Science Teacher, Middle School Technology Facilitator

• Pilot Lab Aids 6th-8th grade science curriculum and adopt NGSS practices

• Provide engaging lesson plans that allow for differentiation, scaffolding, and rigor

• Implement math curriculum into iPad program and supplement as needed

• Work closely with fellow science and math teachers to maintain consistency

• Foster meaningful relationships with students and provide support as an advisor

• Maintain climate of trust and mutual respect that encourages students to take risks

• Offer clear educational objectives through appropriate projects, lab activities and assessments

• Collaborate with middle school teachers to integrate technology that will compliment curriculum

• Incorporate 6th-8th grade science curriculum into maker space when applicable

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2012-2018

4th Grade Homeroom Teacher, 4-5 Math Specialist & Lower School Technology Facilitator

• Taught social emotional learning through Second Step Program

• Incorporated growth mindset and responsive classroom techniques

• Implemented Singapore Math curriculum into 1-to-1 iPad program and supplemented as needed

• Created differentiated lesson plans to engage students in meaningful learning situations while providing for all needs of all learners

• Collaborated with lower school teachers to compliment curriculum and support use of Mac OS and iOS technologies

• Fostered meaningful relationships with students, parents, and other educators through technology related communications and conferences

• Met monthly with all school level technology facilitators and administration

• Worked closely with science, social studies, and art teachers to develop interdisciplinary unit

 

2011 – 2012

BRANDEIS HILLEL DAY SCHOOL, San Francisco            

4th Grade Teacher Homeroom Teacher

• Implemented various teaching methods to differentiate and cater to multiple intelligences

• Collaborated with other teachers to compliment pre-existing curriculum

• Used behavior modification techniques as a motivator for improving conduct and encouraging participation

• Implemented responsive classroom techniques

• Active member of upper elementary science and technology committees

• Taught all subjects except for music, art, and P.E.

 

2010 – 2011

LOMA VERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Novato            

5th Grade Teacher Homeroom Teacher

• Taught guided reading, book clubs, and interactive writing lessons to model questioning, clarification, and problem-solving techniques

• Planned and organized a wide range of individual and group activities for all subjects

• Worked with district technology personnel to weave technology use in curriculum

• Integrated multiculturalism into thematic interdisciplinary units

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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• LabAids Summer Academy, Issues and Science SEPUP Training (7/23)

• One Schoolhouse, Designing, Building & Teaching for Hybrid Learning (6/20)

• Nearpod Webinar, How to Enhance Distance Learning with Nearpod Training (3/20)

• Welcoming Schools, Embracing Family Diversity & Creating Inclusive Communities (10/19)

• Lab-Aids Training, Pilot Program in Middle School & NGSS Science Training (7/19)

• Great Minds Institutes, Eureka Math Program, Solving Word Problems & Understanding the Major Work of the Grade Band (6/17)

• EQ Schools, Implementing Mindfulness in the Classroom (8/15)

• Google for Education, EdTechTeam Marin County Summit, (10/15)

• Apple, Apple Distinguished School Training Program (3/14)

• Responsive Classroom, One-Day Workshops (6/13-15)

• Singapore Math Conference, Las Vegas (7/13)

• Stanford Online Course, How To Learn Math: For Teachers (7/13)

• iPad 2.0, Hillbrook School, Los Gatos (6/13)

• iTeach, Presenter, Learner & Visiting School Facilitator, San Domenico School (6/12-16)

• No Bully System, Foundational Training & Solution Coach Training, San Francisco (1/15)

• Glad, Guided Language Acquisition Design for ELL students, Novato (1/11)

• Tribes Learning Community, Social Emotional Training Program, Novato (1/11)

• FOSS, Full Option Science System, Module Implementation & Notebooking, Novato (8/10)

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OTHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE​

• Marin School Volunteer, Loma Verde, Hamilton, and Brookside Elementary Schools (5/10-6/10)

• Assistant Coach, Co-Ed Micro Soccer, JCCSF (8/09 – 10/09)

• Summer School Teacher, Summer Odyssey Camp, CAIS (7/08 – 8/08)

• Kindergarten & First Grade Associate Teacher, Katherine Delmar Burke School (8/05 – 6/07)

• Spanish Teacher, After School Enrichment Program, Katherine Delmar Burke School (9/06 – 11/06)

• Fifth Grade Assistant Teacher, Thomas R. Pollicita School (7/06 – 8/06)

• Kindergarten Assistant Teacher, John Muir Elementary (8/05 – 6/06)

• Architecture Assistant Teacher, Summer Odyssey Program, Dominican  College (7/06)​