Ryan Blackwell
Member, Board of Directors at Pathways Togo, Inc- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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5 Year Mississippi Educator License, Class AA; English (7-12), Social Studies (7-12), ESL (K-12)
Mississippi Department of EducationJul, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
144 Hour TESOL Certification
LanguageCorpsApr, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Pathways Togo, Inc
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member, Board of Directors
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Oct 2020 - Present
Support the decision-making and operations of a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the education of girls and women in Togo, West Africa Support the decision-making and operations of a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the education of girls and women in Togo, West Africa
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Leland High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Language Arts Teacher
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Aug 2021 - Jul 2023
-Taught English courses, including AP English Language and Composition and AP English Literature, to all juniors and seniors at Leland High School -Exhibited superior classroom management as evidenced by minimal discipline problems and referrals Planned and executed rigorous, standards-based lessons which engaged the students and focused on improving their reading comprehension and writing skills -Differentiated and scaffolded instruction to accommodate a spread of over eight (8) years in students’ reading levels -Worked individually with upperclassmen students to perfect their academic writing, resumes, and college/scholarship applications -Built strong working relationships with students and prioritized their individual goals and needs as evidenced by my 2022 STAR Teacher Award from the Mississippi Economic Council -Oversaw ACT prep in English and reading for all juniors and seniors resulting in our average ACT English score increasing by 1.8 points and our average ACT Reading score increasing by 1.8 points as well -Lead departmental PLCs concentrated on classroom management, student-centered teaching, and curriculum development -Communicated with parents via telephone and in-person conferences to discuss student academic progress -Supported the tennis team as a volunteer assistant coach Show less
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Literacy AmeriCorps
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Education
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Reading Tutor
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Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
-Provided eight (8) students with supplemental literacy instruction at Pine Grove Elementary School -Assessed student performance by conducting weekly reading tests -Communicated with literacy specialists and teachers regarding student progress -Volunteered for service projects (i.e. handing out personal protective equipment, working at food banks) to help support the local community during the pandemic -Provided eight (8) students with supplemental literacy instruction at Pine Grove Elementary School -Assessed student performance by conducting weekly reading tests -Communicated with literacy specialists and teachers regarding student progress -Volunteered for service projects (i.e. handing out personal protective equipment, working at food banks) to help support the local community during the pandemic
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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English Advisor
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
•Assisted the English Inspector with conducting classroom observations and feedback meetings with 15 English teachers at 12 secondary schools in Kpelé and Danyi prefectures•Collaborated with the English Inspector to organize and execute two (2) professional trainings for 34 English teachers from Kpelé and Danyi prefectures focused on student-centered English teaching and the implementation of the new English curriculum•Developed opportunities for 36 English teachers to work together in a community of practice sharing technical knowledge and resources •Worked at the school district office to create documents and other educational content related to student-centered English teaching and the implementation of the new English curriculum•Collaborated with the English Inspector and Peace Corps Technical Trainers to prepare and lead professional training sessions for 24 persons—new Peace Corps volunteers and their Togolese counterparts—at the 2019 Technical In-Service Training on the following themes: 1. Togolese Ministry of Education’s New English Curriculum in 7th grade 2. Classroom Management and Positive Discipline 3. English Teaching Roundtable Show less
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English and Gender Education Volunteer
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May 2017 - Aug 2019
•Taught 7th grade English courses at the local middle school •Managed classes with between 60 and 70 students•Planned and executed lessons which enabled students to pass state exams and improve their listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills •Oversaw state exams and evaluated students’ academic progress using a variety of metrics •Promoted an environment where female students were empowered to actively participate in class •Held regular English Club meetings that permitted students to have fun and practice their English•Supported female students by helping them take advantage of scholarship opportunities and Peace Corps projects (i.e. loans for income-generating activities)•Connected middle school students and teachers with Peace Corps opportunities (i.e. camps, trainings) •Organized monthly meetings with middle school English teachers where we coordinated our work and discussed best practices in English teaching •Organized seven (7) trainings in the community covering subjects such as gender equity, life-skills, financial literacy, health, and agriculture•Assisted Pathways Togo (a PC affiliated NGO) staff with grant writing and conference preparation and execution Show less
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English Language Training Institute
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India
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Education Administration Programs
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English Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2017
•Taught intermediate and advanced English courses to children, adolescents, and adults •Managed classes with at least 25 students on a consistent basis •Planned and executed creative lessons which engaged the students and focused on improving their speaking and listening skills •Administered and graded quizzes and tests •Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress •Taught intermediate and advanced English courses to children, adolescents, and adults •Managed classes with at least 25 students on a consistent basis •Planned and executed creative lessons which engaged the students and focused on improving their speaking and listening skills •Administered and graded quizzes and tests •Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress
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Fairfax County Government
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Service Worker
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Nov 2014 - Jun 2015
•Educated county residents regarding available public assistance programs •Requested client financial and demographic data •Determined eligibility of residents for financial and medical assistance programs •Monitored the status of applications and managed important legal deadlines •Prepared and sent notices informing clients of changes to their benefits •Educated county residents regarding available public assistance programs •Requested client financial and demographic data •Determined eligibility of residents for financial and medical assistance programs •Monitored the status of applications and managed important legal deadlines •Prepared and sent notices informing clients of changes to their benefits
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Assistant Paralegal
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Mar 2013 - Aug 2014
•Requested necessary information from visa applicants and prepared a high-volume of non-immigrant visa petitions on a daily basis •Analyzed available information and crafted customized support letters highlighting the eligibility of skilled employees of a multinational company to work temporarily in the United States •Worked closely with attorneys to finalize and file visa petitions •Communicated with client management and visa applicants regarding procedural and case processing issues Show less
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Research Assistant for Scholars Aaron Miller and Patricio Abinales
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Aaron David Miller ( Middle East Expert and Former Advisor to Six Secretaries of State) •Organized materials, conducted research, summarized articles, and verified facts in support of Mr. Miller's new book: Can America Have Another Great President? •Typed and edited the first half of the book from the initial drafts until it was sent to the publisher •Gained insight into the implications of recent uprisings in the Middle East as I coordinated Mr. Miller's media events and listened to his lectures Patricio Abinales (Expert on Insurgency in the Philippines) •Expanded my understanding of post-conflict security threats by conducting database research and writing reports on arms control and counterinsurgency •Increased my knowledge of Muslim separatist insurgencies in the Southern Philippines through extensive research •Attended lectures on national security topics from top policymakers such as State Department Counterterrorism Coordinator Daniel Benjamin Show less
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Undergraduate Fellow
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
•Underwent intensive classroom instruction from academic experts and policymakers on the formation of U.S. national security policy and current security challenges facing the United States •Learned to write clearly and concisely for the security community in the Bottom Line Up Front style •Underwent intensive classroom instruction from academic experts and policymakers on the formation of U.S. national security policy and current security challenges facing the United States •Learned to write clearly and concisely for the security community in the Bottom Line Up Front style
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Intern
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
•Developed my ability to write for varied audiences (clients, association members, firm staff, etc.) •Researched and drafted an article for the American Concrete Pressure Pipe Association’s legislative newsletter •Organized contributions to client political action committees to help ensure Federal Election Campaign Act compliance •Researched and assembled a database of local aviation organizations to assist the Aeronautical Repair Station Association’s grassroots outreach •Developed my ability to write for varied audiences (clients, association members, firm staff, etc.) •Researched and drafted an article for the American Concrete Pressure Pipe Association’s legislative newsletter •Organized contributions to client political action committees to help ensure Federal Election Campaign Act compliance •Researched and assembled a database of local aviation organizations to assist the Aeronautical Repair Station Association’s grassroots outreach
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Education
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2021 - 2023
University of Mississippi
Master of Arts - MA, Teaching (Mississippi Teacher Corps) -
2009 - 2012
The College of William and Mary
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Summa Cum Laude, Political Science and Government
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