Jennifer Richards
DeLand,FL
Summary
Caring Educator with 18 years of experience in Early Childhood Education instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Seminole County Public Schools - Wilson Elementary
07.2005 - Current
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres and supporting student growth and learning.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
Tutor
Private Tutoring
12.2005 - Current
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Conducted tutoring sessions at schools, homes and public spaces.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
Education
Master Of Education - Exceptional Student Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2023
Bachelor Of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2005
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Standards Compliance
- Behavioral Improvement
- Family Involvement
- Collaborative Environments
- Class Engagement
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive Interactions
- Positive Reinforcement
- District Standards
- Class Management
- Promote Literacy
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Plan Lessons
Certification
- Gifted Endorsed
- ESOL Certified
- Interdisciplinary Language and Literacy Intervention Graduate Certificate
Timeline
Tutor
Private Tutoring
12.2005 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Seminole County Public Schools - Wilson Elementary
07.2005 - Current
Master Of Education - Exceptional Student Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelor Of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of Toledo
- Gifted Endorsed
- ESOL Certified
- Interdisciplinary Language and Literacy Intervention Graduate Certificate
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