Paige Richards
Haddonfield
Summary
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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Special Education and Biological Science
Cherry Hill School District
09.2022 - Current
- Teach three sections of 9th grade Biology, and one section of Environmental Science, one section of Infectious Disease, and one section of Introduction to Engineering
- Incorporate phenomena based learning and inquiry based learning into daily lessons and activities
- Foster an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student population
- Communicate with parents/guardians via email and phone to discuss student progress
- Attend weekly department and faculty meetings to continue professional growth.
Teacher, Biological Science
Murrell Dobbins CTE High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Teach six sections of 9th grade Environmental Science to 150 students
- Teach one section of 9th grade Advisory to 30 students
- Accommodate students with varying needs based on their Individualized Education Program and 504 Plan
- Attend weekly science department meetings to collaborate on lesson planning
- Participate in weekly PLC meetings with administration to build community and continue professional growth.
Keyholder
Free People
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Co-manage and lead a team of ten stylists
- Perform daily opening and closing tasks including the setting of daily goals and writing end of day reports
- Assess the progress of individual stylists and provide feedback and support based on collected evidence
- Build and maintain a positive, upbeat work environment through team building exercises and monthly hype emails
- Communicate with clients and reflect on their feedback to provide an exceptional customer experience.
Teaching Assistant
Ramapo College of New Jersey
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Co-taught two sections of an undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology Lab Course
- Assembled and proctored written and practical exams
- Collected and graded completed classwork, homework, and exams
- Prepared lab activities such as dissections and experiments
- Provided classroom support by answering student questions, participating in lectures, and leading lab activities.
Education
Master of Education - Secondary Education & Special Education (7-12), Science Education
College of Education & Human Development, Temple University
Philadelphia, PA08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
School of Theoretical and Applied Science, Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ05.2019
Skills
- Virtual Learning Management
- Cooperative Learning
- Relationship Building
- Clear Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Training Method Development
- Group Discussion Facilitation
- Coaching and Development
- Materials Preparation
- Classroom expertise
Certification
- PA Instructional 1: Science- Biology 7-12, 11/2021
- NJ CE-Reciprocity: 2210- Teacher of Biological Science, 03/2022
- NJ CE-Reciprocity: 2475- Students with Disabilities, 03/2022
Related Professional Experience
- Tutor, Office of Specialized Services, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ, 01/2019, 05/2019, Provided tutoring services in Anatomy and Physiology to a student registered with the Office of Specialized Services, Led one hour tutoring sessions twice a week for five months, Aided my student in improving their test scores through expanding content knowledge and improving test taking skills
Affiliations
- Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, Alpha Alpha Nu Chapter, Temple University
Timeline
Teacher, Special Education and Biological Science
Cherry Hill School District
09.2022 - Current
Teacher, Biological Science
Murrell Dobbins CTE High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Keyholder
Free People
09.2018 - 07.2021
Teaching Assistant
Ramapo College of New Jersey
07.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Education - Secondary Education & Special Education (7-12), Science Education
College of Education & Human Development, Temple University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
School of Theoretical and Applied Science, Ramapo College of New Jersey
- PA Instructional 1: Science- Biology 7-12, 11/2021
- NJ CE-Reciprocity: 2210- Teacher of Biological Science, 03/2022
- NJ CE-Reciprocity: 2475- Students with Disabilities, 03/2022
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