Ronald (Lee) Reighard Jr.

2358 W School St, 4W Chicago, IL 60618

(515) 770-1686 Lee.Reighard@Drake.edu
Education
Masters of Arts in Teaching
Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Endorsed in All Social Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

May 2013
4.00 GPA
December 2004

Praxis II Examination
ETS Recognition of Excellence Certificate Exceptional Performance
Principals of Learning and Teaching Score 192 of possible 200
Social Studies: Content Knowledge Score 190 of possible 200
Licensure
Iowa Board of Education Examiners
Grades 5-12 All Social Studies Folder # 1009781
Illinois State Board of Education Provisional Educator Endorsement
Social Science History Grades 6-12 IEIN 1074219
Education Related Work Experience
Electronic Testing Services
Rater

Chicago, IL
February 2015 Current

Scored and rated short answer and essay portions of standardized tests for 3rd through 5th graders
as a part of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress
Kaplan Test Prep
Chicago, IL
Tutor
January 2015 Current
Serve as a tutor for high school students preparing to take PSAT, SAT, or ACT
Individualize the learning experience to meet each students strengths, interests, and goals while
working from a set curriculum
Des Moines and West Des Moines School Districts
Des Moines, IA
Substitute Teacher, Grades 5-12
September 2013 June 2014
Created lesson plans on short notice to keep classrooms on track with their learning objectives
Practiced classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment
Work with students to maintain continuity in the absence of the regular classroom teacher
North High School
Des Moines, IA
Student Teacher, 20th Century World History, Grades 9-12
January 2013 May 2013
Implemented a program of standards-referenced assessment, aligning instruction with specific
standards within district benchmarks and the Iowa Core Curriculum
Strived to increase focus on student reading and writing proficiency by featuring write-to-learn
activities and document-based questions (DBQs)
Differentiated instruction for both ability and interest by utilizing instructional strategies to fit
multiple learning styles
Created tiered assessments to move students toward higher-order thinking skills in order to
demonstrate proficiency and mastery of aligned standards beyond basic comprehension
Collaborated with colleagues during Data Team planning periods to share instructional techniques,
create common assessments, and align grading to ensure consistency across classrooms
Ballard High School
Huxley, IA
Practicum Student, U.S. History, Grades 10-11
April 2012
Created and delivered four-day lesson plan on Race as a social construct to a predominantly rural
student population
Successfully discussed the biological myths of race, historical causes for racial ideas, and modern
day effects of racial discrimination
Created student group centered Document Based Question that required document analysis, critical
thinking, and evidentiary synthesis

Additional Work Experience

EMC Insurance Co.
Computer Programmer

Des Moines, IA
February 2008 October 2010

Wrote computer code based on training for EMCs Insurance Claims System
Worked in small teams to create new, more efficient systems
Created and documented system workflows
ING Financial Services
Des Moines, IA
Registered Representative
June 2006 February 2008
Series Six licensed service representative
Assisted participants with retirement plans
Worked closely with public employee plans including governments, hospitals, and universities
Pearson Government Solutions
Iowa City, IA
Student Loan Service Representative
December 2004 June 2006
Inbound customer service assisting with processing of student loans
Implemented faxing system and designed department training procedures and manuals