Dylan Adair
Minneapolis
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success.
Experienced with coordinating and managing educational programs that support student success. Utilizes strategic planning and organizational skills to enhance program effectiveness. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and adapting to changing educational needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
AVID Coordinator
Saint Paul Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated schoolwide professional development on AVID and Focused Notes.
- Increased the AVID program from 185 students to 310 students.
- Analyzed student data to identify areas of improvement and tailor interventions for diverse learning needs.
- Led AVID site team meetings, fostering collaboration among staff to promote program goals and objectives.
- Developed and implemented AVID curriculum structures to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
Teacher & Coach
SPPS: Como Park Senior High School
12.2011 - Current
- Prepared and led three different preps including biology, AP environmental science, and AVID
- Member of the Site Based Leadership Team under three different school principals (Teresa Neal, Kirk Morris, Diana Brown)
- Coached freshman girls basketball ~ 1 season
- Assistant coached & head coached Nordic skiing ~ 8 seasons
- Started the boys volleyball program & head coached boys volleyball ~ 2 seasons
Youth Services Director
Friendship House
08.2008 - 12.2011
- Managed 15 employees at three different sites
- Hire, train, and supervise site coordinators, teachers, and aides
- Speak to large groups about Friendship House
- Collaborate with schools, businesses, churches, and other agencies
- Oversee all youth enrichment programs
- Plan events and celebrations
- Created K-6th grade curriculum
Secondary Education Teacher
Overlea High School
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Prepared and led five different classes
- Created lessons in 9th grade honors biology and 10th grade general biology
- Designed and established effective classroom procedures
- Modeled labs, activities, and projects
- Collected, organized, and analyzed test data to improve instruction
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, and students to create a positive school
Student Teacher
Jose Figueres High School
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Prepared and led five different classes
- Managed as many as 35 students within a small classroom setting
- Created lesson plans in multiple disciplines
- Developed positive relationships with faculty, staff and students
- Formed alternative lesson plans due to lack of technology
Education
Bachelor of Science - Teaching Secondary Life Science
University of Minnesota
Masters in Educational Leadership -
Concordia College
Saint Paul, MinnesotaSkills
- Instructional leadership
- Student engagement
- Diversity advocacy
- Academic advising
- Event planning
- Organizational leadership
- Multitasking
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
AVID Coordinator
Saint Paul Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
Teacher & Coach
SPPS: Como Park Senior High School
12.2011 - Current
Youth Services Director
Friendship House
08.2008 - 12.2011
Secondary Education Teacher
Overlea High School
08.2007 - 06.2008
Student Teacher
Jose Figueres High School
09.2006 - 12.2006
Masters in Educational Leadership -
Concordia College
Bachelor of Science - Teaching Secondary Life Science
University of Minnesota