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Education
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Riley A. Dougherty

Sunbury,OH

Summary

Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Passionate in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher, 4th Grade

Pointview Elementary School
Westerville, Ohio
08.2024 - Current
  • Fostered positive classroom environment, enhancing student participation and collaboration.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain focus and discipline.
  • Communicated with parents about student performance and classroom activities to support student growth.
  • Communicated regularly with colleagues regarding best practices for instruction and intervention planning.
  • Westerville City Schools

Nanny/Babysitter

Rhodebeck Family
Sunbury, Ohio
05.2024 - Current
  • Supported children's learning goals by assisting with summer schoolwork and educational tasks.
  • Facilitated communication with parents about children's daily activities and needs to ensure alignment.
  • Established trust with family and child through open and supportive interactions.

Student Teacher, 2nd Grade

Betty Jane CLC Elementary School
Akron, OH
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Created assessments tailored to diverse learning styles and curriculum objectives, enhancing student progress tracking through formal and informal measures.
  • Crafted an informative newsletter for parents/guardians that highlighted key moments in the classroom, strengthening family engagement in student learning.
  • Designed and implemented dynamic lesson plans that incorporated many different instructional strategies, technology, and differentiated instruction for all learners.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies that fostered a positive learning community, promoting student success through clear expectations and positive reinforcement.
  • Akron Public Schools

Field Student, 3rd & 4th Grade Blended

Avondale Elementary School
North Canton, OH
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Differentiated lessons based on students' needs, ensuring student engagement and comprehension.
  • Communicated with my mentor and students by giving clear instructions, asking questions, and collaborating with both.
  • Applied feedback from my mentor and supervisor to enhance my work and execute professional growth.
  • Plain Local Schools

Nanny/Babysitter

Young Family
Galena, OH
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created strong relationships with the children to acquire their trust and care while caring for them each day.
  • Engaged the children in games, big body play, academic learning, and more each day.
  • Communicated with the parents to ensure the children were given great opportunities to learn, play, and have fun on their summer break.

Teaching Assistant

Child Development Center
Kent, OH
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive environment for students.
  • Developed a flexible working schedule to address changing demands.
  • Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive and engaging environment.
  • Facilitated communication between parents and staff regarding children's progress.

Nanny/Babysitter

Barrett Family
Westerville, OH
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Built strong relationships with children to establish trust and provide attentive care.
  • Engaged children in daily games, big body play, and academic activities to foster development and enjoyment.
  • Communicated with the parents to ensure the children were given great opportunities to learn, play, and have fun on their summer break.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education, Early Childhood Education

Kent State University
Kent, OH
05-2024

International Baccalaureate Certificate - Teaching and Learning

05-2024

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Curriculum alignment
  • Student assessment
  • Lesson planning
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication skills

Certification

  • Ohio Resident Educator, Early Childhood Education, Pk-5, 05/24, 057 Assessment of Professional Knowledge Primary Education PK-5, 055 Primary Education (PK-5), 190 Foundations of Reading
  • International Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching and Learning, 05/24

Leadership Experience

  • Building Leadership Team, 24-25 and 25-26 School Year, Westerville, OH, This team met bi-weekly, or weekly to champion a collaborative, passionate, and trusting culture where all staff and students feel valued and empowered to grow.
  • MTSS Leadership Team, 24-25 and 25-26 School Year, Westerville, OH, This team met monthly to review watch lists and progress monitoring data. We helped identify what students were needed to discuss at staff meetings and who should be in groups to have the most impactful conversation.
  • Senior Advisor, 08/23-05/24, Kent Student Education Association Executive Board, Kent, OH, Established relationships with the other board members to gain their trust to confide in me when conflicts arise., Utilized conflict management skills to support the other board members and mediate and solve issues within the board.
  • Public Relations Coordinator, 01/23-05/23, Kent Student Education Association Executive Board, Kent, OH, Created and managed different social media outlets to promote and remind members of upcoming events.
  • Student Success Leader, 08/21-12/21, First-Year Experience Teaching Assistant, Kent, OH, Planned different lessons to educate students on how to adjust to being a first-year student in college., Established relationships and supported students while they navigated the transition to college.

Accomplishments

Educator of the Year Nominee: 24-25

Timeline

Teacher, 4th Grade

Pointview Elementary School
08.2024 - Current

Nanny/Babysitter

Rhodebeck Family
05.2024 - Current

Student Teacher, 2nd Grade

Betty Jane CLC Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024

Field Student, 3rd & 4th Grade Blended

Avondale Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023

Nanny/Babysitter

Young Family
05.2023 - 08.2023

Teaching Assistant

Child Development Center
01.2021 - 05.2023

Nanny/Babysitter

Barrett Family
04.2019 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Education, Early Childhood Education

Kent State University

International Baccalaureate Certificate - Teaching and Learning

Riley A. Dougherty