Annette Richards
Benson,AZ
Summary
I started as a substitute teacher. I worked mostly at Benson Union School for those 17 years.
I then worked for Willcox School District as a Second and Third Grade teacher for 5 1/2 years.
I have been teaching Middle School Language Arts at Pomerene Elementary School for the last 6 1/2 years.
I really loved teaching the younger students, but love the older students also! I am enjoying substituting now that I am retired.
Classroom management has become one of my strongest assets, along with getting to know and love all of my students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Pomerene Elementary School
01.2019 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of English language concepts.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and effective communication skills.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and confidence in language use.
- Ensured alignment between curriculum standards, assessments, and instructional materials to maximize student success in mastering required content.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in teaching English and Language Arts.
Primary School Teacher
Willcox Elementary School
08.2013 - 12.2018
- Fostered positive classroom environments to enhance student participation and learning.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support individual student needs.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, guardians, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
- Improved classroom management by setting clear expectations for behavior and implementing consistent consequences for inappropriate actions.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ05-2013
Skills
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Grammar instruction
Timeline
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Pomerene Elementary School
01.2019 - 05.2025
Primary School Teacher
Willcox Elementary School
08.2013 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Prescott College