Detrice Smith Richardson, Ph.D.
Crown Point,USA
Summary
Education leader skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and staff development, dedicated to creating a supportive and effective learning environment. Experienced in implementing data-driven instructional strategies and conflict resolution techniques that motivate students and enhance their academic performance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Gary Community Schools Corporation
Gary, USA
01.1991 - Current
- Collaborated with the Gary Middle School of the Performing Arts team to enhance teaching skills and uphold high standards of student conduct.
- Maintained a positive classroom climate that fostered student engagement and constructive behavior management.
- Motivated students through tailored teaching techniques and strategies, enhancing their learning experience.
- Assessed and recorded student academic growth, providing insights on development and progress to inform instruction.
- Planned lessons, kept records, and facilitated instruction.
- Implementing assignments and activities that are project-based.
- Collaborated with school improvement team to identify areas for educational enhancement.
- Contributing to the professional development of new teachers and student teachers.
Principal Internship
Merrillville High School
Merrillville, USA
06.2002 - 08.2002
- As an assistant principal at Merrillville High School, I gained first-hand knowledge of the challenges and successes associated with leading a school.
- Coordinated the daily master schedule.
- Investigated disciplinary cases and mediated student-student conflict.
- Supervised tornado/fire drills and building inspections.
- Actively participated in the interviewing process of newly hired teachers.
- Assigned student schedules, including new student admissions and/or withdrawals.
Graduate Assistant
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, USA
01.2000 - 01.2001
- As a graduate assistant at Purdue University Calumet, my main responsibilities were grant writing and supervisory work.
- Administered placement testing and provided guidance to prospective students.
- Managed and scheduled all student employees for the Skills Development and Assessment department.
- Conducted research and assisted in the grant writing process.
Adjunct Professor
Ivy Tech State College
Gary, USA
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of curriculum and student evaluation processes to ensure academic integrity and student success.
- Planned instructional periods to align with student learning objectives and enhance educational outcomes.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students and staff to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Taught reading courses to community college students at Ivy Tech State College.
Education
Ph.D. - Christian Ministry
Aidan University
Longwood, FL06-2026
Master of Science - Education Administration
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN01-2000
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH01-1991
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional methods
- Classroom management
- Learning assessments
- Data-driven instruction
- Adaptive learning technologies
- Learning management systems
- Inquiry-based learning
- Project-based learning
- Instruction techniques
- Staff mentoring
- Student motivation
Affiliations
- National Council of Teachers of English, Present
- American Federation of Teachers, Present
- Emma’s House Recovery Board Member, Present
Certification
State of Indiana Administrators License, Current
Professional Development
- Socratic Seminar Training, Teaches the art of effective communication by providing techniques to initiate, facilitate and maintain a continuous conversation.
- Cooperative Learning Training, Teaches methods to increase group participation.
- Gary Initiative Training, Teaches techniques that facilitate the inclusion of people with learning disabilities in the general classroom.
- ICLE Rigor Relevance Framework
- 8-STEP Leadership Team
- School Improvement Team
- Google Classroom
Timeline
Principal Internship
Merrillville High School
06.2002 - 08.2002
Graduate Assistant
Purdue University Calumet
01.2000 - 01.2001
Adjunct Professor
Ivy Tech State College
01.1998 - 01.1999
Teacher
Gary Community Schools Corporation
01.1991 - Current
Ph.D. - Christian Ministry
Aidan University
Master of Science - Education Administration
Purdue University Calumet
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Central State University