Andrew Richards
Butte,MT
Summary
Dedicated educator committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment that promotes student growth and development. Passionate about delivering engaging instruction to cultivate a love for learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Motivated Academic Advisor with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Successful at guiding students through course registration steps, course selection and academic planning. Expertise in goal setting and active listening. Motivational and positive Academic Advisor with success effectively instructing [Type] students to succeed in [Type] educational programs using proven teaching methods. Advises incoming freshman and upperclassmen in decisions on class registration, achievement and career goals. Focused Educator with 15 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Advisor/Teacher
Education Opportunity Center
04.2022 - Current
- Established re-entry educational opportunities for adult learners, including veterans and incarcerated individuals
- Provided life skills courses, Hi-set instruction, and developed Academic Plans for clients, utilizing AI instructional tools to over 500 clients.
- Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
Case Manager
Community Counseling Correctional Services
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
Teacher / Outdoor Cultural - Survival Instructor
Northway Village High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Apple Certified Teacher
Box Elder High School
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintained accurate records for Special Eduction Students 504 & IEP of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
High School Teacher
Frazer High School
01.2016 - 01.2017
MT Recruiter / Career Development Advisor
Montana Youth Challenge Academy / Military Affairs
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
Teacher
Anaconda Job Corps
08.2007 - 03.2012
- Teacher: High School / GED / Career Development / IT / TABE / Green Curriculum
- Wrote the ICT course curriculum by combining traditional career development courses with emerging digital literacy prerequisites and individual needs assessments
- Create Individualized Academic Plans (IEP) for students and customized curriculum and materials based on the student's pre-assessment Learning Styles and Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
- Drafted the Anaconda Job Corps English language learner/English as a second language (ELL/ESL) accommodation plan, college success program, and the high school English curriculum
- Conducted Trade staff training and revised curriculums to focus on instructional methods related to Applied Academics
- Implemented USDA Curriculum Development Team to support the creation of the nation's first green curriculum to be used at all Job Corps centers
- Green Education and LEED Building Code Certification Systems - application of emerging green technology instructional modules with Job Corps trade education
- Johari Window and Concentric Circle - instruction on normative culture behavior management system
- Gender equality - Staff Instruction for regional female recruitment in Job Corps
- Music: An Alternative Pedagogy for Educators - procurement of headsets for students.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
High School Teacher
Carlsbad Municipal Schools
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Social Science Broadfield -
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA WESTERN
Dillon, MT01.2002
Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health Science -
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
Maxwell Air Force Base, AL01.1998
Associate of Applied Science, Instructor of Military Science -
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
Maxwell Air Force Base, AL01.1996
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Student Development
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Knowledge of academic policies
- Career Counseling
- Course planning and organization
- Post-Secondary Career Exploration
- Transcript Review
- Career Planning
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Job Search Instruction
- Suicide Prevention
Accomplishments
Earned United States Department of Agriculture Job Corps 2008 National Directors Award TABE Test Excellence in Education
Applicable Experience
- Current, Academic Advisor/Teacher, Education Opportunity Center, Butte, MT, Established re-entry educational opportunities for adult learners, including veterans and incarcerated individuals., Provided life skills courses, Hi-set instruction, and developed Academic Plans for clients, utilizing AI instructional tools to over 500 clients
- 2007 - 2012, Teacher, Anaconda Job Corps, Anaconda, MT, Teacher: High School / GED / Career Development / IT / TABE / Green Curriculum, Wrote the ICT course curriculum by combining traditional career development courses with emerging digital literacy prerequisites and individual needs assessments., Create Individualized Academic Plans (IEP) for students and customized curriculum and materials based on the student's pre-assessment Learning Styles and Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences., Drafted the Anaconda Job Corps English language learner/English as a second language (ELL/ESL) accommodation plan, college success program, and the high school English curriculum., Conducted Trade staff training and revised curriculums to focus on instructional methods related to Applied Academics., Implemented USDA Curriculum Development Team to support the creation of the nation's first green curriculum to be used at all Job Corps centers., Green Education and LEED Building Code Certification Systems - application of emerging green technology instructional modules with Job Corps trade education, Johari Window and Concentric Circle - instruction on normative culture behavior management system, Gender equality - Staff Instruction for regional female recruitment in Job Corps, Music: An Alternative Pedagogy for Educators - procurement of headsets for students.
- 2019-2022, Case Manager, Community Counseling Correctional Services START / WATCH, Butte, MT
- 2018-2019, Teacher / Outdoor Cultural - Survival Instructor, Northway Village High School, Northway, AK
- 2017-2018, Apple Certified Teacher, Box Elder High School, Box Elder, MT
- 2016-2017, High School Teacher, Frazer High School, Frazer, MT
- 2012-2014, MT Recruiter / Career Development Advisor, Montana Youth Challenge Academy / Military Affairs, Dillon, MT
- 2003-2006, High School Teacher, Carlsbad Municipal Schools, Carlsbad, NM
Special Duty Assignments
- 1990-1995, Special Duty Red Flag / NBC / ATH / Med Evac, Sheppard Air Force Base, TX, Instructor: CCAF Nuclear Biological Chemical Treatment / Aeromedical Evacuation / Air Transportable Deployment, Assembly & Operation
- 1995-2000, Special Duty Assignment, Presidential Support, Washington, DC, Malcolm Grow Level I Trauma Center Emergency Room Technician / ACLS Certified Presidential Medical Support Team
Leadership Experience
- United States Department of Agriculture National Director's Honor Award
- United States Air Force Special Duty Assignment Presidential ACLS Medical Support
- United States Air Force Special Duty Assignment Tactical Medical Red Flag
- United States Air Force PRISIM Award Force Multiplier
- United States Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with One Device
- United States Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Two Devices
- National Defense Service Medal Desert Storm
- 439th Airlift Wing Patriot Med-Star Excellence Award Westover
References
Available upon request
Certification
State
Timeline
Academic Advisor/Teacher
Education Opportunity Center
04.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Community Counseling Correctional Services
01.2019 - 01.2022
Teacher / Outdoor Cultural - Survival Instructor
Northway Village High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Apple Certified Teacher
Box Elder High School
01.2017 - 01.2018
High School Teacher
Frazer High School
01.2016 - 01.2017
MT Recruiter / Career Development Advisor
Montana Youth Challenge Academy / Military Affairs
01.2012 - 01.2014
Teacher
Anaconda Job Corps
08.2007 - 03.2012
High School Teacher
Carlsbad Municipal Schools
01.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Social Science Broadfield -
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA WESTERN
Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health Science -
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
Associate of Applied Science, Instructor of Military Science -
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE