Thom A Ritzema

Student Advocate

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Location:

Grand Rapids, MI

Industry:

Education Management

Work:

Freedom Christian Schools since Jul 2010
Elementary Principal and 4th Grade Teacher
Ann Arbor Christian School Aug 2007 - Jun 2010
Principal, Development Director, Music Teacher
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services - Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
Teacher
Various Public Schools 2006 - 2007
Substitute Teacher
Pine Rest 2006 - 2007
Residential Care Provider

Education:

Michigan State University 1981 - 1987
MA, Educational Administration Calvin College 1976 - 1981
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Education, Fine Arts Group Major

Skills:

Teaching
Public Speaking
Nonprofits
Community Outreach
Event Planning
Program Development
Fundraising
Leadership Development
Training
Volunteer Management
Grant Writing
Case Management
Crisis Intervention
Education
Staff Development
Social Services
Nonprofit Organizations
Puppetry
Mime
Educational Materials Development
Curriculum Design
Elementary Education
Classroom
Curriculum Development
Assessment For Learning
Accreditation
Professional Learning Communities
Educational Leadership
K 12
Classroom Management
Education Reform
Differentiated Instruction
Rti
Teacher Training
Special Education
Educational Technology
Curriculum Mapping
Literacy
21St Century Skills

Interests:

Children
Instrumental and Vocal Music
Education
Puppetry
Mime
Karate

Languages:

Spanish
English

Certifications:

Michigan K-8 Teaching Certificate
The State of Michigan

Professional Educator And Presenter

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Position:

Elementary Principal and 4th Grade Teacher at Freedom Christian Schools

Location:

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Industry:

Education Management

Work:

Freedom Christian Schools since Jul 2010
Elementary Principal and 4th Grade Teacher
Ann Arbor Christian School Aug 2007 - Jun 2010
Principal, Development Director, Music Teacher
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services - Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
Teacher
Various Public Schools 2006 - 2007
Substitute Teacher
Pine Rest 2006 - 2007
Residential Care Provider

Education:

Michigan State University 1981 - 1987
MA, Educational Administration Calvin College 1976 - 1981
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Education, Fine Arts Group Major

Skills:

Assessment for Learning
Curriculum Design
Elementary Education
Teaching
Classroom
Accreditation
Professional Learning Communities
Educational Leadership
K-12
Classroom Management
Education Reform
Curriculum Development
Differentiated Instruction
RTI
Teacher Training
Special Education
Educational Technology
Curriculum Mapping
Literacy
21st Century Skills

Interests:

karate, mime, instrumental and vocal music, puppetry

Honor & Awards:

Golden Apple Award

Languages:

Spanish