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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Margaret Richardson

Memphis

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record, adept at fostering student engagement and critical thinking through innovative lesson planning and technology integration. Skilled in building strong relationships with parents and students, ensuring a supportive learning environment that promotes academic success and personal growth.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Memphis-Shelby County Schools
08.2019 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
  • Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Teacher

DuBois School of Entrepreneurship
12.2017 - 05.2019
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
  • Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.

Teacher

Memphis-Shelby County Schools
08.2015 - 12.2017
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
  • Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Teacher

Fayette County Board Of Education
11.1994 - 05.2015
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.

Teacher

Tri-County Bible School
08.1992 - 05.1993
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
  • Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.

Education

Curriculum And Instruction

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson
05-1994

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN
05-1992

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Classroom instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Technology integration

Certification

TN Professional License

Highly Qualified K-6

Timeline

Teacher

Memphis-Shelby County Schools
08.2019 - Current

Teacher

DuBois School of Entrepreneurship
12.2017 - 05.2019

Teacher

Memphis-Shelby County Schools
08.2015 - 12.2017

Teacher

Fayette County Board Of Education
11.1994 - 05.2015

Teacher

Tri-County Bible School
08.1992 - 05.1993

Curriculum And Instruction

Freed-Hardeman University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Freed-Hardeman University

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