Amy Richardson
Summary
Energetic educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Duval Virtual Instruction Academy/ DCPS
Jacksonville, Florida
08.2020 - Current
- Provided virtual education for DCPS students in first, second, and third grade while incorporating a wide variety of learning and presentation platforms.
- Built positive relationships with students and parents to involve families in educational process.
Third Grade Teacher
Duval County Public School District
Baldwin, Florida
06.2014 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Employed effective, positive, and equitable classroom management techniques while incorporating technology into daily lessons.
Kindergarten Teacher
Duval County Public School District
Baldwin, Florida
06.2013 - Current
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
Second Grade Teacher
Duval County Public School District
Jacksonville, Florida
01.2012 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Employed effective, positive, and equitable classroom management techniques while incorporating technology into daily lessons.
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
Jacksonville, Florida
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Taught diverse subjects for a large third grade co-teach classroom successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
Jacksonville, Florida
02.2010 - 06.2010
- Taught diverse subjects for K-6 classrooms successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Paraprofessional
Duval County Public School District
Jacksonville, Florida
02.2010 - 06.2010
- Paraprofessional of a developmentally delayed pre-kindergarten classroom.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Child Care Owner/ Operator
Self-employed
Jacksonville, Florida
03.1996 - 08.2009
- Managed day-to-day business operations for an in home childcare facility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Education -
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida04.2011
Associate of Arts - undefined
Florida Community College in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida05.2009
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft 365, Edgenuity, Renaissance Learning, I-Ready, Achieve 3000, Nearpod, Flipgrid, Blackboard, Teams, Zoom
- Curriculum Implementation
- Interpersonal Relationships
Certification
Florida Teaching Certification in Elementary Education K-6 with English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement K-12 (Reading) Endorsement (Exceptional Student Education) K-12
Accomplishments
- Summa Cum Laude
- Phi Theta Kappa - International Honor Society of the Two-Year College
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Duval Virtual Instruction Academy/ DCPS
08.2020 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Duval County Public School District
06.2014 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Duval County Public School District
06.2013 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Duval County Public School District
01.2012 - Current
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
09.2011 - 12.2011
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
02.2010 - 06.2010
Paraprofessional
Duval County Public School District
02.2010 - 06.2010
Child Care Owner/ Operator
Self-employed
03.1996 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts in Education -
University of North Florida
Associate of Arts - undefined
Florida Community College in Jacksonville