Professional Portfolio

Welcome to my professional portfolio. As an instructor, department leader, and professional writer, I have had the opportunity to pursue my passion for education and writing in a variety of roles. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to excellence in all that I do, striving to inspire and empower those around me to achieve their own goals and reach their full potential. Below are some samples of the work that I have accomplished over the years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Teaching

Year End Evaluation

EOY_Ryan_Russo.pdf

This is a redacted version of one of my Year End Evaluations.

Education Field Research

Ryan Russo Research (REDACTED).pdf

This is a field research report that I conducted using interventions and data in my own classroom.

Program Development

SAMPLE of ELA Department Vertical Alignment of Skills.docx.pdf

This is an excerpt from a vertical skills progression program that I oversaw the development of as the ELA Department Leader. 

Instructional Design

SAMPLE Unit_ Arguing For Social Justice.docx.pdf

This is a sample unit of study.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Professional Writing

Press Release

                                                                                               Green Warrior Permaculture: Global Humanitarian Group Announces New Sustainability Training Workshops

This is a sample press release for a non-profit group of sustainability specialists.

Copywriting

                                                                                               The Sweaty Health: Expertly Built Home Gyms The Key to Achieving Your Fitness Goals 

This is a copywriting sample for a wellness and home gym company.

Screenwriting

The Collegians [Fifth Draft].pdf

                                                                                               The Collegians

This is a feature length screenplay.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Media Appearances

Teaching Today Podcast

Episode Synopsis: Project-based learning embraces the belief that students must cultivate their own knowledge, and helps make learning sticky through real-world experiences, personal reflection, and peer-to-peer collaboration. We're joined by New York City teachers — from the Charter High School for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industries and the Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare — who share their expertise and experience with making projects practical in classrooms.