Dr. Ryan J. RussellPsychology • Learning • Growth
Case study • Learning & development

Life Skills & Career Readiness from the ground up.

Safford High School • Job Coach, Life Skills Teacher & Career Counselor • 2008–2011

Situation
Students preparing for work and adulthood
Need
Practical, individualized readiness instruction
Approach
Design around learner needs, IEP goals, and vocational objectives
Deliverable
Lessons, activities, materials, assessments, practice
Outcome
Recurring program serving 100+ students
This case demonstrates that I can build a substantial learning program from scratch—not merely modify a template.

What I built

I designed and delivered recurring instruction in self-advocacy, communication, workplace behavior, employment preparation, career readiness, independent living, transition to adulthood, and practical life skills. Instruction was adapted using learner needs, IEP goals, accommodations, vocational objectives, observation, and performance.

What it demonstrates

Needs diagnosisCurriculum designDifferentiated instructionAssessmentFacilitationCareer developmentBehavior change

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