Kymberlie Lorraine Richardson
Central,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments that provide inquiry based learning and differentiated instruction. Meeting the diverse needs of students by creating opportunities to listen and learn about the students and by adapting and modifying instruction dedicated for students success. Ensuring to be a lifelong learner to educate young minds. Build a community with strong communication between families, staff members, teachers, and students. Utilize leadership, instructional, technological, organizational, and communication skills to provide a supportive and safe classroom environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
East End Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Increased students' critical thinking skills through the implementation of inquiry-based learning activities.
- Continuously sought out opportunities for professional growth, attending Professional Learning Developments to stay current on best practices within the field of education.
- Enhanced classroom atmosphere by creating a safe and inclusive environment where all students felt comfortable participating.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, which resulted in increased support for student success.
Administrator
Camp ALIVE - The Growing Place
- 01.2022
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff
- Supervised up to forty children per week for six weeks ages six to twelve
- Oversaw and planned lessons, ordered supplies, and communicated with volunteers and counselors about needs for the camp.
Substitute Teacher
The Growing Place
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained a safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers and administrators about students' progress and needs
- Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina05.2022
Anderson University
Anderson, South CarolinaSkills
- Problem Solving
- Flexible and adaptive
- Safe learning environment
- Communication
- Classroom management
- Collaborative learning
- Educational technology
Teacher Preparation
Seneca Head Start (4k), McKissick Academy (3th Grade), Orchard Park Elementary School (1st Grade), Powdersville Elementary School (3rd Grade).
Student Teaching:
- First Semester: Northside Elementary
Oconee County, Kindergarten, Mrs. Erin Hunter.
- Second Semester: Ravenel Elementary
Oconee County, Third Grade, Mrs. Sandra Hendricks
First Grade Teacher: 2022-current
- East End Elementary School, Pickens County, First Grade.
Honors and Awards
- Anderson University Dean's List (two semesters)
- Clemson University Dean's List (two semesters)
- Clemson University President's List (two semesters)
- President of the National Education Association: Aspiring Educators Clemson Chapter
- Member of the South Carolina Alliance for the Education of Young Children
- Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- South Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa State Scholarship for Education recipient
- School District of Oconee County Teacher Forum Scholarship recipient
- Pickens County First Year Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Pickens County acknowledgment for high MAP Score
References
References are available online through the Clemson graduate application.
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
East End Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
The Growing Place
08.2020 - 01.2022
Administrator
Camp ALIVE - The Growing Place
- 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Clemson University
Anderson University
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