Terri Richardson - Retired
Escondido,CA
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. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Encourages organized classrooms and on-task students to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Teacher
State Of Idaho And Florida Public Schools
08.1990 - 08.2016
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes and tests.
- Supplied supplemental, one-to-one teaching instruction for at-risk or struggling students.
Nuclear Chemist
Idaho National Laboratory
04.1980 - 09.1985
- Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
- Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
- Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.
- Assisted with collecting, identifying and packaging hazardous and non-hazardous waste products to comply with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations.
- Traveled to one client site to prepare and analyze environmental samples.
Education
Bachelor of Science - High School Teaching
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID08.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID08.1978
Skills
- Behavioral Improvement
- Safety Awareness
- Technology Integration
- Activity Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Interactive Media
- Collaborative Environments
- Standardized Tests
- Classroom Observation
- Test and Assignment Evaluation
- Positive Interactions
- Emotional Support
- Positive Learning Environment
- District Standards
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Active Participation
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Positive Student Engagement
- Smart Board
- Plan Lessons
- Knowledge in Area of Expertise
Certification
Gifted and Talented
After retirement I did private tutoring in my home and/or students homes
I had students who raised their ACT/SAT test scores by up to 50%.
Timeline
School Teacher
State Of Idaho And Florida Public Schools
08.1990 - 08.2016
Nuclear Chemist
Idaho National Laboratory
04.1980 - 09.1985
Bachelor of Science - High School Teaching
Idaho State University
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Idaho State University
Gifted and Talented
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