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Kristi Richardson

Fraziers Bottom,WV

Summary

Enthusiastic teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Rock Branch and Buffalo Elementary
08.2017 - Current
  • Create and adapt lesson plans according to students’ academic needs, including both individual and group work
  • Fosters student curiosity and interest in learning through discovery
  • Helped facilitate a safe, supportive, and energetic classroom community that welcomes the various needs and learning styles of children
  • Attend and actively participate in all meetings including plc’s, grade level meetings, and PD sessions
  • Earned high marks for the quality of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and social studies
  • Trained 2 student teachers in classroom management and lesson implementation for 9 week- long shadowing partnership with Marshall University
  • Meets with parents, guardians, administrators, and counselors to address and resolve students’ behavioral issues
  • Made recommendations for enhancements for K-5 teaching program
  • Collaborates with colleagues across content areas and grade levels
  • Participate in creating, revising, administering, and grading assessments
  • Participated as a school representative in Putnam County’s staff development initiative for embedding Schoology into schools and classrooms
  • Trained all staff on Schoology platform
  • Taught virtual students from four different schools throughout Putnam County for one semester before returning full time to the classroom for in-person learning
  • Completed 15 micro-credentials through Radford University.

Teacher

Clemson Tiger Fan, ACCOMPLISHMENTS
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • And 2020-2021
  • In process of National Boards
  • Developed curriculum and instruction guides for 1st/2nd grade levels
  • Completed courses from Marshall University, Concord University, Radford University, and
  • Clemson University
  • Served on Education Committee
  • Mentored new teachers and student teachers
  • SAT memberd and 3rd grades team leader
  • Exceeded schoolwide and Countywide academic testing goals for students in reading/ language Arts and mathematics.

Teacher/Reading Specialist

Point Harmony Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2017
  • Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
  • Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
  • Led Data Team meetings with each grade level to discuss student progress following strategic and intensive intervention
  • Tutored children individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up to date on children's academic performance
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
  • Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
  • Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers
  • Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
  • Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved
  • Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
  • Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback
  • Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions
  • Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
  • Encouraged parents to take an active role in their child's education
  • Attended various workshops and coached peers in the latest developments in technology.

Teacher

Teays Valley Christian School, Depot
08.2007 - 06.2014
  • Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
  • Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
  • Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up to date on children's academic performance
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
  • Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
  • Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers
  • Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
  • Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved
  • Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
  • Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback
  • Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions
  • Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
  • Encouraged parents to take an active role in their child's education
  • Attended various workshops and coached peers in the latest developments in technology.

Teacher

Temple Christian Academy
08.2004 - 05.2006
  • Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
  • Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
  • Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
  • Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
  • Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved
  • Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
  • Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics
  • Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development
  • Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.

Teacher

Nevitt Forest Elementary
08.2000 - 06.2004
  • Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
  • Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks
  • Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
  • Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up to date on children's academic performance
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
  • Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
  • Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
  • Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance
  • Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved
  • Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
  • Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions
  • Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics
  • Enhanced reading skills through the use of children's literature, reader's theater and story time
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
  • Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development
  • Attended many workshops to develop teaching skills.

Education

Early Childhood Development and Child Psychology -

Marshall University, Clemson University, Radford University, and Concord University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Skills

  • West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina Teaching Certificates
  • Multi Subject K-6
  • Positive attitude
  • Smartboard trained/trainer
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Decisive
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Schoology Trainer
  • Head of Leadership Team
  • Virtual teaching experience

Accomplishments

  • Named "Teacher of the Year" at [School Name] in [year].
  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
  • Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
  • Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
  • Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
  • Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
  • Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for [School Name] staff in [Month, year].
  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
  • Led class to an average [Number]% increase in math and reading standardized test scores during the [year]-[year] school year.
  • Data Organization - Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.

Certification

  • [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Teacher

Clemson Tiger Fan, ACCOMPLISHMENTS
01.2019 - 01.2020

Teacher

Rock Branch and Buffalo Elementary
08.2017 - Current

Teacher/Reading Specialist

Point Harmony Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2017

Teacher

Teays Valley Christian School, Depot
08.2007 - 06.2014

Teacher

Temple Christian Academy
08.2004 - 05.2006

Teacher

Nevitt Forest Elementary
08.2000 - 06.2004

Early Childhood Development and Child Psychology -

Marshall University, Clemson University, Radford University, and Concord University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Marshall University

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