Kelley Richard
Beaufort,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2001 - 06.2023
- Taught Elementary grades 1-4
- Taught Elementary science grades K-5 (2017- 2022)
- Designed, created, and ran our Elementary school's garden
- Coordinated student ran farmer's markets
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Swim Coach
Hilltoppers Swim Team
05.1997 - 03.2001
- Coached youth age 6 to 12 for competitive swim team and oversaw participation of numerous events annually.
- Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Social Science/emphasis Elem. Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2000
Coaching Minor
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO08.2000
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Daily Facility Op
- Nurturing Environment
- Teacher Training
- Collaborative Environments
- Ability to Be Flexible
- Lesson Planning
- Expectation Management
- Organizational Skills
- Small Group Leadership
- Professional Development
- Manage Programs
- Positive Interactions
- Exercise Strategies
- Family Involvement
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Smart Board Technology
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Build Skills
- Classroom Management
- Field Trip Organization
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2001 - 06.2023
Swim Coach
Hilltoppers Swim Team
05.1997 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Social Science/emphasis Elem. Education
University of Northern Colorado
Coaching Minor
University of Northern Colorado
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