KELLY M. RICHARDSON
Decatur,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Boulder Country Day School and Parkview High School, excelling in creating nurturing environments and implementing innovative lesson plans. Well versed in child development and classroom management, demonstrated through enhanced student engagement and achievement. Skilled in teaching gifted-level World History and Geography, fostering inclusive and intellectually stimulating classrooms.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Boulder Country Day School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Aided in preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
- Continuously updated knowledge on early childhood education best practices through professional development workshops and courses.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Maintained clean, safe, and organized classroom space conducive to learning and creativity.
- Implemented behavior management strategies effectively, promoting a positive atmosphere within the classroom.
- Fostered strong parent-teacher relationships through regular communication about student progress and goals.
- Established a nurturing classroom environment that promoted inclusivity, emotional well-being, and social development.
Substitute Teacher Pre-K - 8th Grade
Front Range Substitute Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
7th Grade English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Brookline Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Taught American History and English Language Arts
- Developed lesson plans to suit varied learning styles
Consultant, Test Scoring and Reporting Services
University of Georgia
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Developed historical background information to be used by raters as history lesson before scoring student responses pertaining to a particular historical topic included on the Gateway Assessment
- Annotated documents to show raters how students might use information contained in those documents in their responses
- Trained high school teachers and administrators how to score student responses (essays) by teaching historical background material pertaining to the Writing Task as well as rubric features and score point levels
High School Social Studies Teacher
Gwinnett Public Schools
09.1994 - 06.2000
- Taught courses in Law, Political Systems, United States History, World History, and World Geography
- Developed lesson plans to suit the learning needs of gifted students
- Led Gifted World Geography students on a weekend field-study in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Co-sponsored a local chapter of the national Beta Club and attended annual overnight conventions
- Served as a lead teacher for a student teacher working on a degree in Secondary Education
Education
Gifted Certification - Secondary Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA01.1999
B.A. - History
Berry College
Rome, GA01.1994
Skills
- Innovative and creative classroom teacher
- Confident classroom manager
- Nurturing Environment
- Experience teaching gifted-level classes in World History
- Experience teaching gifted-level classes in World Geography
- Lesson implementation
- Well-versed in teaching methods
- Child development knowledge
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Boulder Country Day School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Substitute Teacher Pre-K - 8th Grade
Front Range Substitute Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
7th Grade English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Brookline Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2001
Consultant, Test Scoring and Reporting Services
University of Georgia
01.1998 - 01.2001
High School Social Studies Teacher
Gwinnett Public Schools
09.1994 - 06.2000
B.A. - History
Berry College
Gifted Certification - Secondary Education
Georgia State University
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