Ryah Cooley Cole
English Teacher at Santa Maria Joint Union High School District- Claim this Profile
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Kristine McGowan
Ryah is very professional both inside and outside of the newsroom. She holds one of the most difficult positions at the Daily 49er, as she is responsible for finding news content for the newspaper daily; managing the staff writers; and assigning stories to them as needed. Despite the stress and time crunch associated with her job, Ryah handles the position very well. She communicates effectively with the staff writers--both in person and via email--as well as the editor in chief and me. She is a competent, dedicated worker who knows how to take on a difficult task when necessary.
Kasia Hall
Ryah is an extremely hard working person. The City Editor position at the Daily 49er is one of the most difficult jobs on the paper and Ryah is able to handle high stress situations with ease. In addition to managing our news writer staff, which includes students who write at all different levels, she also coordinates with our video department and photo department. This takes organization and clear communication, which Ryah accomplishes very well. I have worked with Ryah when she was a staff writer, assistant city editor and now as my employee. In my experience, she has always risen to the task and met deadlines. She is an asset in any newsroom.
Kristine McGowan
Ryah is very professional both inside and outside of the newsroom. She holds one of the most difficult positions at the Daily 49er, as she is responsible for finding news content for the newspaper daily; managing the staff writers; and assigning stories to them as needed. Despite the stress and time crunch associated with her job, Ryah handles the position very well. She communicates effectively with the staff writers--both in person and via email--as well as the editor in chief and me. She is a competent, dedicated worker who knows how to take on a difficult task when necessary.
Kasia Hall
Ryah is an extremely hard working person. The City Editor position at the Daily 49er is one of the most difficult jobs on the paper and Ryah is able to handle high stress situations with ease. In addition to managing our news writer staff, which includes students who write at all different levels, she also coordinates with our video department and photo department. This takes organization and clear communication, which Ryah accomplishes very well. I have worked with Ryah when she was a staff writer, assistant city editor and now as my employee. In my experience, she has always risen to the task and met deadlines. She is an asset in any newsroom.
Kristine McGowan
Ryah is very professional both inside and outside of the newsroom. She holds one of the most difficult positions at the Daily 49er, as she is responsible for finding news content for the newspaper daily; managing the staff writers; and assigning stories to them as needed. Despite the stress and time crunch associated with her job, Ryah handles the position very well. She communicates effectively with the staff writers--both in person and via email--as well as the editor in chief and me. She is a competent, dedicated worker who knows how to take on a difficult task when necessary.
Kasia Hall
Ryah is an extremely hard working person. The City Editor position at the Daily 49er is one of the most difficult jobs on the paper and Ryah is able to handle high stress situations with ease. In addition to managing our news writer staff, which includes students who write at all different levels, she also coordinates with our video department and photo department. This takes organization and clear communication, which Ryah accomplishes very well. I have worked with Ryah when she was a staff writer, assistant city editor and now as my employee. In my experience, she has always risen to the task and met deadlines. She is an asset in any newsroom.
Kristine McGowan
Ryah is very professional both inside and outside of the newsroom. She holds one of the most difficult positions at the Daily 49er, as she is responsible for finding news content for the newspaper daily; managing the staff writers; and assigning stories to them as needed. Despite the stress and time crunch associated with her job, Ryah handles the position very well. She communicates effectively with the staff writers--both in person and via email--as well as the editor in chief and me. She is a competent, dedicated worker who knows how to take on a difficult task when necessary.
Kasia Hall
Ryah is an extremely hard working person. The City Editor position at the Daily 49er is one of the most difficult jobs on the paper and Ryah is able to handle high stress situations with ease. In addition to managing our news writer staff, which includes students who write at all different levels, she also coordinates with our video department and photo department. This takes organization and clear communication, which Ryah accomplishes very well. I have worked with Ryah when she was a staff writer, assistant city editor and now as my employee. In my experience, she has always risen to the task and met deadlines. She is an asset in any newsroom.
Experience
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Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Teacher
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Jun 2021 - Present
Create curriculum and taught lesson plans for English 1 (ninth grade), ERWC 11 (eleventh grade) and Adv. ELD Lab 1 (ninth grade). Co-teach two periods of English 1 with a special education teacher. Created a student unit on writing and using programs like Microsoft Word and Google Docs for the English department. Oversaw student tutoring program in Guadalupe. Earned certification in ERWC curriculum. Create curriculum and taught lesson plans for English 1 (ninth grade), ERWC 11 (eleventh grade) and Adv. ELD Lab 1 (ninth grade). Co-teach two periods of English 1 with a special education teacher. Created a student unit on writing and using programs like Microsoft Word and Google Docs for the English department. Oversaw student tutoring program in Guadalupe. Earned certification in ERWC curriculum.
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Freelance
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San Luis Obispo, California Area
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Writer
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Oct 2014 - Present
Write news and feature stories for a variety of media publications in addition to providing social media services for businesses. Write news and feature stories for a variety of media publications in addition to providing social media services for businesses.
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Santa Maria Bonita School District
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Education Management
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400 - 500 Employee
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English Teacher
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2021
Created curriculum and taught digital lesson plans for Newcomers ELD and ELA as well as eighth grade ELA, remotely and in person. Created and taught yoga and SEL lessons to students as part of an after school program. Served on the district's Curriculum and Instruction committee and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. Created and taught curriculum for seventh grade English, while collaborating with a special education co-teacher. Created curriculum and taught digital lesson plans for Newcomers ELD and ELA as well as eighth grade ELA, remotely and in person. Created and taught yoga and SEL lessons to students as part of an after school program. Served on the district's Curriculum and Instruction committee and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. Created and taught curriculum for seventh grade English, while collaborating with a special education co-teacher.
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New Times, Inc., San Luis Obispo
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Arts Editor
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Oct 2015 - Aug 2018
Edited and managed the arts section for New Times, in addition to writing arts features and cover stories. Edited and managed the arts section for New Times, in addition to writing arts features and cover stories.
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Santa Maria Times
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Santa Maria
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Reporter
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Feb 2015 - Oct 2015
Wrote and reported on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and other county news, in addition to covering breaking news for the Santa Maria area. Wrote and reported on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and other county news, in addition to covering breaking news for the Santa Maria area.
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Freedom Communications Inc.
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United States
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Media Production
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200 - 300 Employee
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Reporter
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Jun 2013 - Sep 2014
As city reporter for Hermosa Beach, find and write stories for the Los Angeles Register. Coverage includes hard news, features and in-depth reporting. Previously covered education and general assignment news stories for the Orange County Register. As city reporter for Hermosa Beach, find and write stories for the Los Angeles Register. Coverage includes hard news, features and in-depth reporting. Previously covered education and general assignment news stories for the Orange County Register.
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The Daily 49er
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California State University, Long Beach
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City Editor
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May 2012 - May 2013
Found and assigned hard news and feature stories. Managed and worked with more than 20 writers. Edited stories. Past positions included contributing writer, staff writer on the health beat for news and assistant city editor. Found and assigned hard news and feature stories. Managed and worked with more than 20 writers. Edited stories. Past positions included contributing writer, staff writer on the health beat for news and assistant city editor.
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TakePart
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food Editorial Intern
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
Wrote articles and created photo galleries for the food section of TakePart.com Wrote articles and created photo galleries for the food section of TakePart.com
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Orange Coast Magazine
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Intern
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
Fact check stories, write side bars for service feature stories, and write features for the Coast Lines pages. Fact check stories, write side bars for service feature stories, and write features for the Coast Lines pages.
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AerialDancing.com
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Boulder, CO
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Contributing Writer
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Apr 2011 - Feb 2012
Pitched story ideas to the editor, contacted artists in the aerial dance community, and worked on deadline. Pitched story ideas to the editor, contacted artists in the aerial dance community, and worked on deadline.
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Live Magazines
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Intern
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Started and updated the WordPress blogs for Live OC Magazine and Live Long Beach Magazine. Wrote, interviewed and researched for various education, theater, and food guides.Copy edited final drafts of the magazines. Started and updated the WordPress blogs for Live OC Magazine and Live Long Beach Magazine. Wrote, interviewed and researched for various education, theater, and food guides.Copy edited final drafts of the magazines.
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Education
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2011 - 2013
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism & Mass Communications -
2005 - 2010
Cuesta College
Associate's degree, Arts and Humanities
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