Kaylyn Richardson
Summary
Seeking teaching employment to work with students in Elementary Education of Kindergarten through Fifth grade. I am aiming for a position that will have many opportunities for a dedicated, caring individual who possesses many abilities required to advance my own and students’ ability. Striving to continue to learn and grow professionally by understanding and implementing new technologies and teaching strategies.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Brewbaker Primary School
01.2025 - Current
- Creates a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that supports academic growth, positive behavior, and social emotional learning in alignment with Alabama College-and Career-Ready Standards
- Builds strong, respectful relationships with students through consistent expectations, positive reinforcement, age-appropriate instructional practices
- Delivers instruction that supports foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical-thinking skills essential for early elementary learners
- Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with IEPs, 504 plans, and English learners
- Integrates instructional technology and digital learning tools to increase student engagement and support differentiated instruction
- Monitors student learning through formative and summative assessments; analyzes data to identify strengths, learning gaps, and targeted intervention needs
- Communicates effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and academic expectations
- Collaborate with grade-level teams, instructional coaches, special education staff, and administrators to support student achievement
- Maintains accurate student records and comply with school, district, and Alabama State Department of Education requirements
- Demonstrates professionalism by completing required professional development, trainings, and assigned responsibilities within established timelines
- Adheres to school, district, and state policies and procedures
- Performs additional duties as assigned by the principal in support of school operations and student success
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of West Alabama
12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Tennessee Southern
12.2024
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, and PowerPoint
- Proficient in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, and Forms
Affiliations
- Member of Kappa Delta Pi - Honor Society of educators
- Member of Pi Gamma Mu - Honor Society for Social Sciences
- President, Student Teacher Education Association (STEA), The University of Tennessee Southern
- Led a pre-professional organization supporting prospective educators through collaboration, professional development, and service
Volunteer and Community Engagement
- Youth Teacher, Children's Ministry,St. James Family Worship, (12/2024-Present)
- Assisted with campus tours for Prospective education majors, supporting recruitment and outreach (04/2024)
- Volunteer, Children’s Literature Conference, supporting literacy-focused educational programming (02/2024)
- Volunteer, International Festival, The University of Tennessee Southern (2021- 2024)
- Volunteer, Boo Out community children’s event, The University of Tennessee Southern (2021-2024)
- Participant, Into the Streets community service campaign (2021-2023)
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Brewbaker Primary School
01.2025 - Current
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Tennessee Southern