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Richard Isbell

Roanoke,VA

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Assistant

Green Valley ES: Roanoke County Schools
Roanoke, VA
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
  • Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
  • Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
  • Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
  • Leveraged evidence-based techniques to foster academic progress, social inclusion and critical thinking.
  • Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.

Sales Manager

Interactive Achievement, Inc
Roanoke, VA
09.2008 - 04.2016
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
  • Identified and developed new markets for products or services.
  • Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
  • Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and develop plans accordingly.
  • Monitored industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
  • Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
  • Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.

Montessori Teacher

New Vista Montessori
Roanoke, VA
05.2001 - 05.2008
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized learning plans for each student.
  • Created a nurturing, supportive learning environment that encouraged children to explore and learn independently.
  • Instructed students on how to use Montessori materials such as puzzles and manipulatives.
  • Provided instruction in language, mathematics, science, art, music, geography and other areas according to Montessori philosophy.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
  • Organized field trips to local museums or parks to support classroom curriculum objectives.
  • Collaborated with parents regarding their child's academic progress and behavior issues.
  • Participated in staff meetings to exchange ideas about instructional strategies and best practices.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Elementary Education

Radford University
Radford, VA
05-2001

Timeline

Instructional Assistant

Green Valley ES: Roanoke County Schools
08.2023 - Current

Sales Manager

Interactive Achievement, Inc
09.2008 - 04.2016

Montessori Teacher

New Vista Montessori
05.2001 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Early Elementary Education

Radford University
Richard Isbell