“Although only in his 3rd year teaching in Jefferson County, Mr. Lucas organizes his classroom and lessons similar to a veteran educator.”
September 24, 2003
Dr. Jim Jelinek
Principal

Evergreen Middle School
“ One of Ryan’s best qualities is his ability to talk and work with students in an age appropriate manner. He is familiar with the needs of 6th graders emotionally, physically, and socially.
May 13, 2004
Corrie Hitchens
Administrative candidate

“ He is one of the most innovative, creative, energetic teachers I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.”
November 12, 2001
Marta Neil
Principal’s Secretary and parent

Ryan exhibits high levels of professionalism and commitment to the teaching profession. He is always willing to help staff members with technology or to assist in other ways.”
April 7, 2003
Dr. Norma Lewis
Principal
Belmar Elementary School

I will create a classroom environment that integrates technology with sixth grade curriculum in order to enhance students’ learning experience. Since I value each student as an individual, I will utilize technology meaningfully with students to provide differentiated instruction to meet each student’s individual educational needs. Finally, I will serve as a resource for other teachers who wish to use technology to promote student learning in their classrooms.
revised October 2004
Ryan R. Lucas
Mission Statement

Ryan R. Lucas

201 Evans Ranch Rd. Apt. C, Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1138
mrlucas@ryanlucas.us

Professional Profile

Eager to provide middle school students with the life skills necessary using a unique combination of education experience, technology, and humor coupled with a passion for teaching.

• Pursuing Masters Degree in Information and Learning Technologies at the University of Colorado--Denver.
• Experienced in use of the Internet, Web site design, and electronic communication.
• Dedicated to creating a meaningful relationship with students as a means of nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children.

Education, Honors, and Certifications

M.A. Information and Learning Technologies
University of Colorado, Denver, CO. Expected graduation 2004

Bachelor of Arts English
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO. 2001

Professional Certifications
Colorado Professional Teaching License. 2003
Colorado Provisional Teaching License.

Professional Accolades
Member of Evergreen Middle School Leadership Team.
We the People…: The Citizen and the Constitution local participant. Denver, CO. 2003
We the People…: The Citizen and the Constitution regional participant. Billings, MT. 2002
Jefferson County Public School Integrity Award. 2001

Key Qualifications

• Certified in Elementary (K-6)
• Ability to plan and instruct social studies curriculum including American government and culture of Canada and Mexico using technology including Web-based instruction and Internet research to engage students in active learning.
• Teacher of life-long skills including organization, planning, note taking, and logical thinking
• Ability to ensure higher level thinking by having students participate in a simulated congressional hearing, a nationally recognized assessment tool.
• Implemented action research project to ease the transition from elementary school to middle school for both parents and students.
• Balanced teaching at Evergreen Middle School with assistant wrestling coach position at Evergreen High School
• Organized educational trip to Washington DC for sixth grade students.

Experienced Computer Educator

• Designed and conducted various lessons for faculty members to illustrate the benefits and ease of incorporating technology into their curriculum and communicating with parents.
• Created Web-based site for students, parents, and judges interested in the Simulated Congressional
• Hearing that also serves as a clearing house of ideas and documents for teachers interested in running a Simulated Congressional Hearing.
• Created school-wide voting Web site utilizing mysql and PHP to store and sort students’ votes.
• Developed Canada and Mexico WebQuest to engage students in higher level thinking skills.
• Created interactive Web site as a resource for students writing a bibliography

Computer Skills

• Software: Microsoft Windows® 1998, 2000, and XP; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage, Publisher, and Outlook Express; Macromedia Dreamweaver and Fireworks; Adobe Premiere and Reader; ClarisWorks;
• Working knowledge of the Internet; HTML, PHP, JavaScript
• New computer installation and setup; PC

Employment

Professional Development in Education

• Social studies and advanced reading teacher, sixth grade
  Evergreen Middle School, August 2003 to present

• Information and Learning Technologies Graduate student,
  University of Colorado, January 2003 to present

• Resident at Mt. Evans Outdoor Educational Laboratory School,
  • Astronomer responsible for one-hour presentation
  • Member of Leadership Team responsible for training visiting High School Leaders and implementing new curriculum
  • “House Father” responsible for problem solving with high school and college interns, providing safe environment for interns, and enforcing house standards.

• Workshop Participant, Summer 2003
  Technology In Education Conference
  Copper Mountain, CO

• Workshop Presenter, October 2003
  Relationship Based Classroom Management
  Colorado Association of Middle Level Education Conference
  Beaver Creek, CO

• Language arts, science, reading, and math teacher, sixth grade,
  Belmar Elementary School August 2001-July 2003

• Student Teacher, January-May 2001
  Bear Creek K-8, Lakewood, CO

Professional Affiliations

Colorado Association of Middle Level Education