Joy Richardson
Gresham,SC
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 11 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Florence School District 5
07.2023 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
Elementary English Language Arts Teacher
Marion County Schools
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
Special Education Teacher
Marion County Schools
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Elementary Education - Math and Science Teacher
Marion County Schools
07.2013 - 06.2019
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Marion County Schools
10.2002 - 06.2013
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
- Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally, and consistently.
- Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify function of challenging behaviors.
- Provided one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for neurodivergent clients in clinical setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 04.2010 - 12.2012
Master of Education - Special Education: Learning Disabilities
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC12-2019
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Writing instruction
- Individualized learning
- Creative writing
- Literacy strategies
- Reading comprehension
Certification
Middle Level Language Arts Teacher Certification
Read To Succeed Literacy Teacher Endorsement
Timeline
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Florence School District 5
07.2023 - Current
Elementary English Language Arts Teacher
Marion County Schools
07.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Marion County Schools
07.2019 - 06.2022
Elementary Education - Math and Science Teacher
Marion County Schools
07.2013 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
04.2010 - 12.2012
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Marion County Schools
10.2002 - 06.2013
Master of Education - Special Education: Learning Disabilities
Francis Marion University
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