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Zachary Richardson

Braselton,GA

Summary

As a professional in Education, Animation, and the Interactive Entertainment fields, this individual exhibits passion, a strong work ethic, and professionalism in every aspect of their work. The skills showcased reflect a deep commitment to the foundations and practical application within the Teaching, Computer Science, Design, 3D Animation, and Interactive entertainment fields. Holding an Ed. S. in Education from the University of Georgia, an M.A. in Animation from the Savannah School of Art and Design, and a B.A. in Digital Media with a concentration in Interactive Entertainment from The University of Central Florida, this individual is well-versed in their chosen fields of expertise.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Hall County
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Teach High School Students Computer Science and Design
  • Instruct AP CSP and AP CSA classes
  • Prepared students for AP exams and classes achieved scorea at higher levels than state average

Substitute Teacher

Hall County
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Fill in for Hall County school teachers, instruct students, and inspire confidence.
  • Taught as a long term substitute and established a curriculum for computer science pathways

Retail Guest Advisor

Gamestop
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Work the Point of Service Register, Organize and Alphabetize floor.

Lawn Design & Care

Ellison’s Lawn and Moving Co.
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • General Lawn Maintenance, Weed Control, Fertilizer Application, and Planting
  • Indoor Hauling and Relocation.

Education

Specialist of Education (Ed.S) - Education - Focus in Workforce Education

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
12.2022

Master of Arts (M.A) - Animation

Savannah College of Art And Design
Atlanta, GA
03.2021

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Digital Media -Focus of Interactive Entertainment

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2018

Skills

  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Unity Engine
  • Programming: Java , C#, C, JavaScript, Python
  • HTML & CSS
  • 3D Animation and Rigging
  • 3D Modeling
  • Video Game and Simulation Design
  • Motion Capture
  • Photoshop
  • Video Editing

Qualifications Experience

  • Teaching Certificate, Hall County, 2021, Certified to instruct grades 1st - 12th as a Teacher.
  • Lead Animator for 3D stealth adventure game, “Ransacked”, 2018, Standard responsibilities- Animations, Character Rigging, and Painting Skin Weights.

Skills Tools

  • Maya – Capable of modeling and rigging complex low poly game assets.
  • Unity – Trained in game production engine
  • Animation – Able to animate and rig in autodesk 3D platforms
  • Photoshop CC – Highly skilled in navigation and digital painting
  • Substance Painter – Experienced in painting and texturing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro - Trained to film and edit full video content.
  • C & C# Programming - Prepared to read and navigate complex code
  • Java – Competent in writing and navigation.
  • Javascript – Strong Programming Skills
  • CSS – trained in unique HTML commentary design
  • HTML - Skilled in designing full webpages

Work Involvement

  • Teacher, Hall County, 2020-2023, Teach High School Students Computer Science and Design
  • Substitute Teacher, Hall County, 2019-2020, Fill in for Hall County school teachers, instruct students, and inspire confidence.
  • Retail Guest Advisor, 2018-2019, Work the Point of Service Register, Organize and Alphabetize floor.
  • Lawn Design & Care, 2017-2019, General Lawn Maintenance, Weed Control, Fertilizer Application, and Planting. Indoor Hauling and Relocation.

Work Statement

As a professional in Education, Animation, and the Interactive Entertainment fields, I display passion, a hard work ethic, and professionalism in every aspect of my work. My skills reflect my deep commitment to the foundations and practical application within the Teaching, Computer Science, Design, 3D Animation, and Interactive entertainment fields. I hold an Ed. S. in Education from the University of Georgia, an M.A. in Animation from the Savannah School of Art and Design, and a B.A. in Digital Media with a concentration in Interactive Entertainment from The University of Central Florida.

Timeline

Teacher

Hall County
01.2020 - 01.2023

Substitute Teacher

Hall County
01.2019 - 01.2020

Retail Guest Advisor

Gamestop
01.2018 - 01.2019

Lawn Design & Care

Ellison’s Lawn and Moving Co.
01.2017 - 01.2019

Specialist of Education (Ed.S) - Education - Focus in Workforce Education

University of Georgia

Master of Arts (M.A) - Animation

Savannah College of Art And Design

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Digital Media -Focus of Interactive Entertainment

University of Central Florida
Zachary Richardson