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EDUCATION:
1993-1997 Ph.D in Teacher Education in Physical Education,
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
1988-1989 M.A. Degree, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
Major: Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
1986-1988 B.S. Degree, University of South Carolina C.C.C., Conway, South Carolina. Major: Physical Education.
Comprehensive areas include: Teacher Effectiveness, Computer Applications, Classroom Management.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
Assistant Professor, 1996-present.
Responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in curriculum and instruction. Also responsible for supervision of student teaching, practicum, and undergraduate advisement.
TEACHING AND INSTRUCTION:
Teaching
Special Methods in Physical Education
Elementary Physical Education
Middle School Physical Education
Team Sports
Foundations of Physical Education
Practicum I Elementary School Physical Education
Practicum II Middle School Physical Education
Practicum III High School Physical Education
Course Development
Foundations of Physical Education
Practicum I Elementary School Physical Education
Practicum II Middle School Physical Education
Practicum III High School Physical Education
High School Physical Education
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Florida Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and
Driver Education
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
National Association for Girls and Women in Sport
National Association for Sport and Physical Education
American Educational Research Association
Escambia Physical Education Association
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, 1986-87
Responsible for supervising conditioning, academics, fund raising, promotions, basketball camp, and on the floor coaching.
St. Mary's Ryken High School, Leonardtown, Maryland
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. 1983-85
Supervised academics and on the floor coaching.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Great Britain Pre-Olympic Training Camp, Tallahassee, Florida
Beach Volleyball Coordinator, 1996
Served as on-site venue coordinator. Responsible for design, construction, and upkeep of beach volleyball facilities and support of players and coaches.
Beech Mountain Ski Resort, Banner Elk, North Carolina
Ski School Instructor, 1994-95
Taught beginner and intermediate skiing lessons. Developed first systematic observation instrument for ski instructors.
Myrtle Beach Volleyball Association, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
President, 1988-95
Founded and operated non-profit organization. Responsible for promoting, and organizing all volleyball activities in the Myrtle Beach area, including the boys' and girls' Junior Olympic Volleyball program.
United States Navy
Petty Officer Second Class, 1982-86
Served as Aviation electronics technician, safety officer, and maintenance inspector.
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Teaching Assistant 1993-1996
Courses taught:
Elementary Physical Education for Classroom Teachers: Exercised complete responsibility for instruction, grading, administration and development of tests and final exams.
Lifetime Activity Classes : Exercised complete responsibility for instruction, grading, administration and development of tests and final exams for sailing, volleyball, tennis, and fitness running classes.
Supervisor of Student Teaching, 1993-1995
Observed and assessed physical education student teachers.
St James Middle School, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Physical Education Instructor, 1991-93
Taught physical education, health, Quest, and Project Adventure to grades 6-8. Served as 7th grade advisor, and as a member of the Wellness Committee and Drug Awareness Council.
St. Paul's School, Clearwater, Florida
Physical Education Instructor, 1990-91
Taught physical education to grades 3-10 and served as basketball coordinator. Served as basketball, volleyball, and track coach.
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach, 1995-96
Responsible for on the floor coaching.
Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. 1988-89
Supervised underclassman recruiting, academics, fund raising, promotions, and on the floor coaching. Served as basketball camp director.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:
Ryan, S., & Maina, M., 'Olympic Beach Volleyball in Physical Education.' Sharing the Wealth Physical Education Conference, Jekyll Island, Georgia, January 1997.
Ryan, S., 'The Effects of Crossgroup Feedback on Off-Task Behavior in a Physical Education Setting." Physical Education Graduate Seminar, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, February 1996.
Ryan, S., 'Crossgroup Feedback: A Monitoring Technique to Enhance Teacher Effectiveness and Classroom Management." Sharing the Wealth Physical Education Conference, Jekyll Island, Georgia, January 1996.
Ryan, S., 'The Internet and Physical Education: What's In It For Me?" Florida Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, & Driver Education Annual State Conference, St. Petersburg, Florida, October 1995.
Ratliffe, T., Yerg, B., Ryan, S., & Mokgwati, M., 'Florida State Physical Education Undergraduate Students: Backgrounds and Career Choices.' Florida Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, & Driver Education Annual State Conference, St. Petersburg, Florida, October 1995.
ACADEMIC SERVICE:
Member, Professional Educational Council, 1997-present Serve as board member. Responsible for designing, approving, and continuously evaluating all professional education programs on-and off campus.
Secretary, Professional Educational Council, 1997-present
Serve to review and approve all Professional Educational Council minutes.
Health, Leisure, and 5port Advisor, 1997-present
Provide support and guidance to student-run club with over 100 members.
Member, Florida State University Physical Education Graduate Advisory
Committee, 1995-1996
Served as board member. Assisted in developing physical education electronic bulletin board.
Florida State University Sailing Club Advisor, 1993-1996 Provide support and guidance to student-run club with over 200 members.
REFERENCES:
Dr. Beverly Yerg, Associate Professor of Physical Education, Florida State
University, Tallahassee, Florida 32304-3045. 904-664-9560
Dr. Dewayne Johnson, Department Head and Professor of Physical Education,
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32304-3045. 904-664-7907
Dr. Thomas Ratliffe, Associate Professor of Physical Education, Florida State
University, Tallahassee, Florida 32304-3045. 904-664-4305
Dr. John Farrelly, Associate Professor of Physical Education, Coastal Carolina
University, Conway, South Carolina 29526. 803-347-3161
Dr. Charles lmwold, Associate Professor of Physical Education, Florida State
University, Tallahassee, Florida 32304-3045. 904-644-2489
