Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Tristan C. Richards

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and curriculum planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Specialized in Advanced Academics.

Committed and highly motivated Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with winning-team seasons throughout career history. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training habits while developing team ethics and a culture of excellence.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Veterans Memorial High School
Corpus Christi, TX

Teacher/Coaching Staff Member
07.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • AP World History, AP Human Geography
  • Asst. Boys Varsity + JV Soccer Coach
  • Asst. Boys Cross Country Coach
  • Increased AP World History Exam Scores to best Global Averages
  • CCISD Mentor Teacher, Advanced Academics Lead Mentor
  • CCISD Curriculum Writing Team (World History/AP World History)
  • College Board AP Reader (AP World History)
  • 4 x Soccer District Champions + 3 x 3rd Round Regional Playoffs
  • 3 x Cross Country District Champions + 2 x State Qualifiers
  • 2 x VMHS Teacher of the Year Nominee
  • Humanities Texas Outstanding Teacher of the Humanities Nominee
  • Canvas, Google Classroom Expertise

Lamar High School
Houston, TX

Teacher/Coaching Staff Member
07.2014 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • World Geography
  • Head Tennis Coach
  • 4 x District Champions
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Premont High School
Premont, TX

Teacher/Coaching Staff Member
07.2012 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • World History, World Geography
  • Head Cross Country Coach
  • Head Tennis Coach
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Humanities Texas "Recognized" Early Career Teacher of the Humanities

Education

Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi, TX

Master of Science from Secondary Education
05.2012

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Bachelor of Arts from History
08.2008

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Bachelor of Arts from Communications
05.2006

Port Aransas High School
Port Aransas, TX

High School Diploma
05.2001

University Overview

  • Graduated with honors and in top 15% of class
  • Vice President- National Honor Society

Skills

  • AP Course Instruction
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Essay Writing Technique Development
  • Technology Integration
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Building Relationships
  • Sports Fundamentals
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Certified Personal Trainer

Certification

  • Social Studies Composite (8-12)
  • History (8-12)

Timeline

Teacher/Coaching Staff Member

Veterans Memorial High School
07.2016 - Current

Teacher/Coaching Staff Member

Lamar High School
07.2014 - 06.2016

Teacher/Coaching Staff Member

Premont High School
07.2012 - 06.2014

Texas A&M University

Master of Science from Secondary Education

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Bachelor of Arts from History

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Bachelor of Arts from Communications

Port Aransas High School

High School Diploma