Neil Ryan Syrek
Objective
To serve as an administrator, specialist, or trainer in the field of educational technology
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Teaching Certification
State of Michigan Professional Education Certificate
2011-present: Instructional Coach at Grand Rapids Union High School
2003-2011: Science instructor at Grand Rapids Central High School and Ottawa Hills High School
Leadership Roles
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To serve as an administrator, specialist, or trainer in the field of educational technology
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- Master of Arts in Educational Technology, 2011
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- Bachelor of Science in Earth Science and Biological Science, 2002
Teaching Certification
State of Michigan Professional Education Certificate
- Endorsements in Educational Technology (NP), Science (DX), Biology (DA), and Earth/Space Science (DH)
2011-present: Instructional Coach at Grand Rapids Union High School
- Engaged in coaching cycles with science department teachers to promote effective, research based instruction
- Planned and facilitated Professional Learning Community meetings
- Developed and delivered district and school based professional development
- Designed curriculum and assessments that advanced Disciplinary Literacy in science
- Demonstrated lessons for science department teachers
- Provided written and verbal feedback, support, and reflections of student learning for science department teachers
- Supported the building's Governance Board and facilitated Instructional Rounds
- Participated in learning opportunities, such as professional conferences and workshops, and researched best practices for effective instruction
2003-2011: Science instructor at Grand Rapids Central High School and Ottawa Hills High School
- Mastered and implemented proven initiatives for instruction such as Principles of Learning, Disciplinary Literacy, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol, differentiated instruction, the 5E Method for scientific inquiry, and co-teaching
- Facilitated student mastery of content as well as deep learning by fostering creativity, curiosity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking
- Effectively integrated technology according to the Michigan Educational Technology Plan and the National Educational Technology Standards
- Designed, developed, and employed existing instructional technologies, such as: Fully online instructional modules, interactive simulations, Stand-Alone Instructional Resources, wikis, class websites, blogs, social networks, WebQuests, and online project-based assessments
- Differentiated learning opportunities to educate and accommodate a diverse and dynamic learning population
- Created technology related professional development tools for fellow teachers and staff
- Maintained strong relationships and great rapport with students, staff, and parents
Leadership Roles
- Union High School Science Instructional Coach
- Union High School Science Department Chairperson
- Union High School Instructional Leadership Team member
- Grand Rapids Public Schools curriculum writer
- Central High School Science Department Chairperson
- Central High School Professional Learning Community Specialist
- Central High School Sophomore Class Student Council Advisor
- Developer and presenter of numerous professional development workshops and trainings on a wide range of topics in education
- Organizer and club advisor of Central High School Soccer Club
- Ottawa Hills Varsity Track and Field assistant coach
- Organizer and presenter of Ottawa Hills Science Fair
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