Holly Richards
Little Rock,AR
Summary
As an educator of young children my daily objective is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, that meets the physical, emotional and academic needs of my students. My goal is to provide my students with a strong early childhood education that lays the foundation essential for success in elementary school and beyond.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Giver
Easter Seals Arkansas
Little Rock, AR
07.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living experiences.
- Assisted clients with mobility and daily activities, ensuring safety and comfort throughout routines.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported changes to healthcare teams for timely interventions.
Teacher
Little Rock School District
09.2007 - 05.2026
- Pre-K Teacher McDermott Elementary
- Pre-K teacher Chicot ECC
- Kindergarten teacher Baseline Academy
- Pre-K teacher -Geyer Springs ECC
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and educational needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional techniques.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted student participation and community involvement.
PD Trainer
Early Care and Education Projects/University of Arkansas
Little Rock
01.2014 - 01.2016
- PD trainer Pre-k Ella and Math and Science Index
- Delivered training programs for early childhood educators, enhancing instructional techniques.
- Facilitated workshops on child development strategies, improving participant engagement and learning outcomes.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback surveys, ensuring continuous improvement of curriculum materials.
Education
Early Childhood Special Education Graduate program - Early Childhood Special Education
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR01.2024
Masters of Science - Advanced Instructional Studies, English as a Second Language
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC05.1992
Certification
- Arkansas Master Professional Educator Early Childhood, Grades 5-6 Endorsement, K-12 ESL Endorsement and Early Childhood Special Education
- National Board Certified Early Childhood Generalist 2013-2023
Professional Development and Experience
- Pre-K Rise (2022)
- UALR Cooperating Teacher—(2009-2015)
- Conscious Discipline—100+ hours professional development (2014-2024)
- Orton Gillingham -5 day workshop (2017)
Timeline
Personal Care Giver
Easter Seals Arkansas
07.2023 - Current
PD Trainer
Early Care and Education Projects/University of Arkansas
01.2014 - 01.2016
Teacher
Little Rock School District
09.2007 - 05.2026
Early Childhood Special Education Graduate program - Early Childhood Special Education
Henderson State University
Masters of Science - Advanced Instructional Studies, English as a Second Language
Henderson State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Elizabeth City State University