Ryan T.

Plantz
rtplantz@gmail.com | 678.492.1157 | @MrPlantz
E D U C AT I O N
Colorado Department of Education
Secondary Social Studies licensure (pending)

2015

Region 13 Educator Certification Program

8-12 Social Studies Certification (Highly Qualified)
ESL Certification, Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System Rater Certification

Austin, TX
2013present

University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science: History & Sociology

Madison, WI
20032006

Charles University
Political Science and Czech Language Studies

Prague, Czech Republic

2006

University of Michigan
Pre-Medicine

Ann Arbor, MI
20022003

P R O F E SS I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Manor High School
Social Studies Teacher (AP U.S. History, AP & World History, Economics)
Leader in Innovative Technology Education (LITE)

Manor, TX
August 2013present

Harmony School of Excellence

Kindergarten & K-3 Health Teacher

Austin, TX
Aug 2012May 2013

E Max Language Institute

English Language Instructor

Oaxaca, Mexico
June 2012July 2012

Colegio Santa Maria Eufrasia

Primary and Secondary English Language Teacher

Ovalle, Chile
Mar 2012Jun 2012

Escuela Particular Mixta Bilinge Los Algarrobos

Primary Teacher, English language

Canoa, Ecuador
Jul 2011Feb 2012

Goodwill Industries of Denver

Teacher of Record at Lester Arnold High School

Denver, CO
Jan 2011Jul 2011

Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center

Service Learning Teaching Fellow

Estes Park, CO
Aug 2009Aug 2010

I Have a Dream Foundation of Boulder County

Program Coordinator (AmeriCorps Volunteer)

Lafayette, CO
Sep 2008Jul 2009

Madison West High School

Assistant Coach- Cross Country and Track & Field

Madison, WI
Aug 2007Jun 2008

C O U R S E S TA U G H T

AP U.S. History: Historical thinking skills, primary source analysis & essay writing
AP World History: Sophomorelevel course, strong focus in writing development
World History: One year comprehensive history course
Economics: Macroeconomic theory and PBL application
Health Education: Basic health and safety activities
Kindergarten: All subjects: emphasis on phonics, reading, and math
Secondary ESL: Emphasis on listening and speaking skills
Discovery Program: Intensive, small group soft-skills and development course
Financial Fitness: Financial literacy emphasis on PBL activities
Job Readiness: Resume writing, interviewing and workplace culture

Aug 2014present
Nov 2013May 2014
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Aug 2013Nov 2013
Aug 2012May 2013
Dec 2012-March 2013
Jul 2011Jun 2012
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Ryan T. Plantz
rtplantz@gmail.com | 678.492.1157 | @MrPlantz

Leadership for Justice: Non-violent leadership and social movements

Triathlon Training: Training, physiology and nutrition
Sustainable Gardening: Project-based, ABCD model

May 2010Aug 2010

May 2010Aug 2010
Jun 2010Aug 2010

Eagle Rock Cares: Civics and citizenship with local internship

Roots of Hip Hop: Study of musical influences through art, history and culture
Woodworking: Service-based arts class
Lakota Language and Culture: Language, humanities, service-learning expedition
Peace Jam: Global issues, Nobel Peace Laureate study and civic engagement

Aug 2009Apr 2010

Jan 2010Apr 2010
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Aug 2009Nov 2009
Aug 2009Nov 2009

P R E S E N TAT I O N S & E V E N T S

Speaker, Manor ISD Board Meeting: Innovative Classroom Technology

Presenter, How Grit Can Improve Student Achievement at MPACT
Facilitator, Classroom Management with Technology Workshop
Guest Lecturer, Community Learning, Universidad Bolivariana
Facilitator, Into the Future year-end protocol for Los Algarrobos
Co-director, Estes Earth Fest

2014
2014
2014
2012
2012
2010

P R O F E SS I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T & R E C O G N I T I O N S

Social Studies Curriculum Writer, Manor ISD Curriculum Writers Collaborative

Representative, Manor H.S. Discipline Committee
School Rep, Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) Conference
Participant, College Board AP Workshop for Social Studies teachers
Presenter & Participant, EdCamp ATX
Awarded, Rookie of the Year, Manor High School
Participant, Bill of Rights Institute: Founding Documents Seminar
Presenter, Manor High School New Teacher Orientation
Rural Fellows Grantee, Advanced Placement Summer Institute
Participant, SXSWedu
Participant, Reading and Writing in the Social Studies Classroom Seminar
Participant, Bridges Out of Poverty Training
Participant, National Conference on Volunteering and Service
Team Member, Team Service Project: Increasing Collaborative Group Work
Facilitator, CU-Boulders Civic Engagement Program

L A N G UA G E S
English Fluent
Spanish Proficient

2015
2015
2014 & 2015
2014 & 2015
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2009