Summary
Work History
Education
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Richard Kai McCurley

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Dedicated and Passionate educator seeking to leverage expertise in history to inspire and educate students at a private high school. Committed to fostering a learning environment rooted in strong educational values while instilling an appreciation for history, culture, and critical thinking skills in high school students.

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Chateau Orleans Resort
  • Assisted the General Manager
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Dealt with guest complaints
  • Inspected rooms for standards
  • Created exciting events for guests
  • Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.

Student teacher

Central High School, Central Community School System
  • Subject: US History-11th Grade
  • Taught 3 periods of U.S History (180 hours in both the Fall and Spring Semesters)
  • Developed and instructed unit plans (Helped differentiate for 504 and IEP Students)
  • Built relationships with students and colleagues
  • Utilized research-based teaching strategies in the classroom
  • Expressed a willingness to learn about teaching
  • Managed and observed student behaviors in the classroom
  • Created and procured classroom materials
  • Implemented culture-based learning into the classroom

Education

Masters of Arts in Teaching -

Louisiana State University
08.2024

Bachelors of Arts in History -

Louisiana State University
05.2023

Skills

  • Interactive teaching
  • Project-based learning
  • Technology Integration
  • Alternative Learning Methods
  • Student rapport
  • Classroom Management
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Differentiated Instruction

Leadership Experience

Chaplain of Alpha Tau Omega, Led my organization to national success, achieving two of the highest awards: True Merit Award and Elevate Award., Cultivated and maintained a culture that emphasized brotherhood, scholarship, and service, Weekly talks, Bible studies, Mental health check-ins, Tutoring

Community Service

  • Hours: 100+ in 1.5 years
  • During my time at LSU, I participated in a variety community service opportunities
  • Church Cleanups
  • CAWS Animal Shelter
  • Can and Clothing Drives
  • Writing Letters to Veterans and the Elderly
  • Tutoring
  • Educational Services

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Chateau Orleans Resort

Student teacher

Central High School, Central Community School System

Masters of Arts in Teaching -

Louisiana State University

Bachelors of Arts in History -

Louisiana State University
Richard Kai McCurley