Jodi Richards
State College of Florida
Buckley
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Educational professional prepared for leadership roles in secondary education, with focus on driving academic success and school improvement. History of implementing effective school policies and fostering a collaborative environment. Renowned for adaptability and commitment to cultivating a positive school culture, with expertise in team leadership and student engagement.
Work History
Dean of Students
1 Year- Developed and executed programs addressing student needs and promoting academic success.
- Implemented student discipline policies to enhance school culture and promote positive behavior.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions between students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with faculty to create inclusive educational initiatives for diverse student populations.
Dean of Students
2 Years- Dean of students who handled school-wide discipline. Coordinated transportation committee activities to improve student access.
- Facilitated student conflict resolution through effective communication and mediation techniques.
- Developed and implemented programs promoting student engagement and academic success.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance school policies related to student behavior and discipline.
Adjunct Instructor
3 Years- Classes Taught: Statistics, Math for College Algebra
High School Teacher
9 Years 6 Months- High school teacher for various levels of mathematics. All classes taught have been integral to the evaluation of the school score (A the last 5 of 6 years). Assisted county with textbook adoption and have been an integral part of Geometry curriculum development since arrival. Developed BOY/MOY/EOY (Beginning of the Year, Middle of the Year and End of the Year) assessments, scales and rubrics, Critical Concepts (Marzano), SIM (Strategic Instruction Model) through the University of Kansas, and much more.
- Classes Taught: Geometry/Honors Geometry, Algebra II Honors, AICE Math AS (Cambridge), AP Calculus, SWAS Math (School Within A School-Credit Recovery), Data for Financial Literacy, Algebra I.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of core subjects.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
Middle/High School Teacher-Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry and Financial Algebra
- (2.5 years)
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Communication, Mathematics
18 Credits in Graduate Mathematics
Education Specialist (ED.S.) - Secondary Administration Certification
Master of Curriculum and Instruction (MA)
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Certification
Skills
Assessment development
Recognized Educator
10+ years teaching
Highly effective educator
Strategic Instruction Model
RTI-PBIS Coordinator
District assessment development
Teacher mentoring
Educational technology leadership
90% EOC proficiency
Geometry scales and rubrics
After-school tutoring
Effective Communication Techniques
Curriculum mapping
Endorsed in ESOL and gifted
Mentor - Teachers and Students
Certification
- Secondary Education: Michigan-Mathematics (6-12), Economics (6-12)
- Florida-Mathematics (6-12), ESOL, Gifted & Talented
- Administration: Michigan & Florida
Timeline
Dean of Students
Okeechobee County Schools - Yearling Middle School
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Dean of Students
Punta Gorda Middle School
08.2023 - 08.2025Read More
Adjunct Instructor
State College of Florida
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
High School Teacher
Lemon Bay High School
02.2014 - 08.2023Read More
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Certification
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University of Phoenix
Master of Curriculum and Instruction (MA)
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Saginaw Valley State University
Education Specialist (ED.S.) from Secondary Administration Certification
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Florida Gulf Coast University
18 Credits in Graduate Mathematics
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Middle/High School Teacher-Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry and Financial Algebra
Alex & Marie Manoogian School
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Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Communication, Mathematics
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