Debi Richardson
Niles,MI
Summary
Distinguished educator and librarian at Hawthorne Early Learning Center, adept in catalog maintenance and guiding students, excelled in expanding library collections and enhancing educational programs. Renowned for innovative program planning and reading instruction, consistently achieving positive outcomes in student engagement and learning. Skilled in applying behavior analysis principles, significantly improving client behavior and academic performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Librarian
Hawthorne Early Learning Center
10.2022 - Current
- Managed reserve desk collection of reference materials.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
Substitute Teacher
Elkhart Community Schools
08.2008 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Registered Behavior Tech
Hawthorne Elementary School
04.2017 - 06.2021
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Use charts to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2028
High School Diploma -
Ross Beatty High
Cassopolis, MI06-1976
Skills
- Reading and teaching
- Catalog maintenance
- Guiding students
- Program planning
Timeline
Librarian
Hawthorne Early Learning Center
10.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Tech
Hawthorne Elementary School
04.2017 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Elkhart Community Schools
08.2008 - Current
No Degree - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Ross Beatty High
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