Amber Richford
Pryor,OK
Summary
Experienced Lead Teacher with strong leadership abilities and a proven track record in program management. Committed to meeting the unique learning needs of every student. Highly organized in developing diverse instructional plans and engaging students. Skilled problem-solver adept at addressing classroom and student issues through strategic interventions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Curtain Climbers
Pryor, OK
06.2020 - 08.2024
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
- Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Pryor, OK
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Greeted customers and provided product knowledge.
- Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and drinks according to customer orders or company recipes.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Stocked shelves with products and supplies.
- Ensured all menu items were prepared in accordance with health and safety standards.
- Organized inventory for efficient restocking of products.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Checked expiration dates on products to ensure freshness of items served to customers.
- Trimmed meats and cheeses for sandwiches as needed.
- Followed established procedures for handling money transactions accurately.
- Cleaned tables, chairs, counters, floors, trays, dishes, silverware after each shift.
- Upsold additional items to increase store profits.
- Replenished condiments and other supplies at front counter areas.
- Verified that prepared food met quality standards prior to serving it to customers.
CNA
VA Hospital
Claremore, OK
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2025
Skills
- Lesson development
- Activity Planning
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Classroom Management
- Teacher coaching
Affiliations
- Working out in the gym with my family.
- Outside activities with my children
- Going for nature walks.
Accomplishments
Earned an associates in child development
Earned my G.E.D
Had my C.N.A license
Certification
- associates in child development[ expired]
- G.E.D
- cna license [ expired]
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Curtain Climbers
06.2020 - 08.2024
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
06.2020 - 08.2020
CNA
VA Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
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