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James L. Richard II

History Teacher
Oakland,CA
James L. Richard II

Summary

Study the past. Understand the present. Change the future.

Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and U.S. ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties, and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises, and encourages student participation during classroom activities.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Tremendous Faith Christian Center, Richmond, CA

Academic Advisor/Mentor/Counselor
08.2011 - Current

Job overview

  • Implement established curriculum and activities to meet high academic standards and ensure student success At-risk pupils motivated through support, mentoring, 21st-century learning, and differentiation
  • Highlight Project Based Learning, Depth of Knowledge, and Bloom's Taxonomy models in rigorous lessons and curricula
  • Conducts academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.

De Anza High School, Richmond, CA

Government Teacher
01.2022 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Support underserved students uniting PBIS strategies with culturally and linguistically responsive teaching and learning Implement modifications, differentiation, and formative and summative assessments effectively emphasizing student support Lessons are developed with emphasis on student achievement, class participation, CCSS, and intercultural awareness
  • Educated 135 students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
  • Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.

Edna Brewer Middle School, Oakland, San Pablo, CA

History Teacher
10.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview


  • Implement established curriculum and activities to meet high academic standards and ensure student success At-risk pupils motivated through support, mentoring, 21st-century learning, and differentiation
  • Highlight Project Based Learning, Depth of Knowledge, and Bloom's Taxonomy models in rigorous lessons and curricula, Ensure student acceptance to higher education by actively addressing particular student needs Instruct writing techniques to augment student composition and discourse capabilities
  • Counsel and mentored students to heighten writing competency and oratory skills

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy, Oakland, CA

History and Ethnic Studies Instructor
08.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Create curriculum and lessons focused on student success, classroom management, CCSS, and cultural sensitivity
  • Emphasize 21st-century learning centered around PBL, flipped classrooms, and SDAIE methods
  • Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.

Helms Middle School, San Pablo, CA

Summer School Language Arts Instructor
05.2019 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Create lesson plans under Common Core curriculum and state curriculum standards
  • Uphold orderly classroom environment to promote student enthusiasm and mutual respect Utilize PBL and assistive technology in both traditional and 21st-century teaching methods
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.

Contra Costa College, San Pablo, CA

Department Chair Assistant/Instructional Aide
08.2018 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Implement interactive activities and technology in order to facilitate dynamic learning experience
  • Taught interpersonal communication, research methods, critical thinking, and writing techniques
  • Supported student learning objectives for over 500 of students through personalized and small group assistance.

Stellar Preparatory High School, Hayward, CA

History Teacher
08.2014 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Apply interactive and VARK-compliant lessons to benefit students' diverse learning styles Educate high school students in United States, World, and Black History Challenge students and evaluate each student's progress in meeting course standards for English and historical literacy skills
  • Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
  • Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.

Gateway To College National Network, San Pablo, CA

Writing Instructor
01.2014 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Ensured student acceptance to higher education by actively addressing particular student need
  • Lectured and taught writing techniques to augment student composition and discourse capabilities
  • Counseled and mentored students and increased written competency and oratory development

Middle College High School, San Pablo, CA

Assistant English Language Arts Teacher
08.2012 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Assist instructors with all matters relating to coursework and student accomplishment
  • Performed lessons on unique study approaches and learning strategies to Juniors and Seniors and monitor student proficiency and development by conducting group and individual instruction
  • Established interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material

Education

University of Massachusetts Global Walnut Creek

Master of Arts from Single Subject Teaching Credential (Social Science
01.2020 - 05.2022

University Overview

4.O GPA

Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA

California English Learners Course (EDUR 5021-11
06.2019 - 08.2019

University Overview

Teach For America Institute

CSET And CBEST Certification California Commission On Teacher
01.2019 - 08.2019

University Overview

Teach For America Institute Moraga, CA

Some College (No Degree)
05.2019 - 07.2019

University Overview

California State University - East Bay Hayward

Master of Arts from History (Teaching Option)
09.2016 - 01.2019

University Overview

GPA: 3.973

California State University - East Bay Hayward, CA

Bachelor of Arts from History (United States History Focus)
09.2014 - 06.2016

University Overview

summa cum laude

Contra Costa College San Pablo, CA

Associate of Arts from Communication and Critical Thinking
08.2011 - 06.2014

University Overview

President's Scholar

Contra Costa College San Pablo, CA

Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts and Humanities
08.2011 - 06.2014

University Overview

President's Scholar

Skills

Counseling and mentoringundefined

Timeline

Government Teacher
De Anza High School
01.2022 - 06.2022
History Teacher
Edna Brewer Middle School
10.2021 - 01.2022
University of Massachusetts Global
Master of Arts from Single Subject Teaching Credential (Social Science
01.2020 - 05.2022
History and Ethnic Studies Instructor
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
08.2019 - 01.2020
Loyola Marymount University
California English Learners Course (EDUR 5021-11
06.2019 - 08.2019
Teach For America Institute
Some College (No Degree)
05.2019 - 07.2019
Summer School Language Arts Instructor
Helms Middle School
05.2019 - 07.2019
Teach For America Institute
CSET And CBEST Certification California Commission On Teacher
01.2019 - 08.2019
Department Chair Assistant/Instructional Aide
Contra Costa College
08.2018 - 06.2019
California State University - East Bay
Master of Arts from History (Teaching Option)
09.2016 - 01.2019
California State University - East Bay
Bachelor of Arts from History (United States History Focus)
09.2014 - 06.2016
History Teacher
Stellar Preparatory High School
08.2014 - 06.2018
Writing Instructor
Gateway To College National Network
01.2014 - 06.2014
Assistant English Language Arts Teacher
Middle College High School
08.2012 - 06.2014
Contra Costa College
Associate of Arts from Communication and Critical Thinking
08.2011 - 06.2014
Contra Costa College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts and Humanities
08.2011 - 06.2014
Academic Advisor/Mentor/Counselor
Tremendous Faith Christian Center
08.2011 - Current
James L. Richard IIHistory Teacher