Experience — Ryan Wlodek

Experiences

Allied for, obtained and oversaw ESSA Title I, Title II, Title VI, IDEA Flow-Through, IDEA Preschool, Rural Education Achievement, and School Maintenance Project Grants as well as accompanying amendments.
Upgraded District technology by installing ViewSonic interactive whiteboards and distributing touchscreen chromebooks to to students in order to promote quality instruction and increase student intellectual engagement.
Implemented facilities improvements including furniture upgrades across the elementary and middle school, modernization of hallway lighting, and remodeling the school library.
Serving as Winnebago County Special Education Board Member representing CCSD #134 student interests.

Implemented research-based practices resulting in East High School getting off the State academic watch list
Attained the second highest graduation rate at EHS in 18 years
Collaborated with administration and teaching staff to raise Freshman on track from 57% to 86% in 5 years
Implemented asynchronous/synchronous learning platforms and remote/hybrid learning
Assessed PD needs of staff and organized PD on differentiation, assessment, and grading practices
Supervised IEP, 504, and MDR meetings
Evaluated performance of tenure and non-tenure staff members
Conducted administrative, certified, and support staff interviews
Mentored new administrators on the evaluation process, school-wide test administration, academy meetings, and students conflict/restorative practices
Implemented academic and SEL interventions through MTSS to improve on-track and graduation rate

Coordinated grade level inquiry-based interdisciplinary project resulting in science benchmark scores 38% higher than the national average
Planned and organized school Science Fair
Solicited community volunteers for student support resulting in 436 service hours during SY 15
Arranged for students to attend Regional and State Science Fair
Presented school initiatives at School Board Meetings
Wrote for and received grant funds to support interdisciplinary science project
Developed and taught an enriched eighth grade science class
Identified and provided academic interventions for students who needed additional support
Assisted student teachers with lesson design, observed lessons, and provided feedback
Utilized hands-on lab activities to facilitate student understanding of complex scientific concepts

Wlodek, R. M. (2018). Neuroscience and Education: Teacher and Student Perceptions of Brain-based Strategies that
Engage the Brain (10840571) [Doctoral dissertation]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.

Ryan Wlodek