Colleen Rickards
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with a proven track record at Saint Mark's Episcopal School, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Expert in fostering student engagement and enhancing parent communication, I effectively utilized assessment strategies to drive academic success and build strong relationships within the school community. Goal-oriented professional with expertise teaching young children. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive parent-teacher relationships. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence and social development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Saint Mark's Episcopal School
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
08.2005 - Current
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
Third Grade Teacher
SEK International ( Boca Prep)
Boca Raton, Florida
08.2003 - 06.2005
Third Grade Teacher
Zion Lutheran Christian Church And School
Deerfield, FL
08.2000 - 06.2003
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12-1999
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Assessment strategies
- Educational technology
- Student engagement
- Parent communication
Certification
- Orton Gillingham Trained
- ESOL Endorsed
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Month November 2024
- Teacher of the Year 2018
Affiliations
- I started my teaching career teaching 3 and 4 year olds, and throughout my career I have gained much experience with children of different ages by spending many summers being a summer camp counselor creating fun and educational activities for many children grades 1-6.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Saint Mark's Episcopal School
08.2005 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
SEK International ( Boca Prep)
08.2003 - 06.2005
Third Grade Teacher
Zion Lutheran Christian Church And School
08.2000 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
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