Tricia L. Richardson
Virginia Beach
Summary
Upbeat Classroom Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Old Donation School
08.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Old Donation School is a grade 2-8 Gifted School
- Responsible for all content areas focusing on gifted and talented pedagogy and strategies
Instructor
New England Teacher Institute
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for teaching Maine Department of Education Certification Approved Course 'Teaching the Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom'
- This class is required by all teachers and ed techs in the state of Maine for CEU credits and is taught as a hybrid of synchronous and asynchronous learning through Google Classroom
Gifted and Talented Teacher
RSU22
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsible for providing direct math and language arts instruction to identified gifted students grades 2-8 in four different schools
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to provide coordinated support in order to meet the specific needs of high achieving learners
- Administered CoGAT and SAGES testing for referred students
- Acted as a liaison for parents of gifted children
- Coached a Girls on the Run team, as well as a Chess Club grades 3-5 which had 80 members
- Mentored a new teacher seeking Maine State Certification and served as a member of both the GT Advisory Board and schoolwide Data Team
4th & 5th Grade Teacher
Glenburn School
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Gifted and Talented Teacher
RSU22
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for providing direct math and language arts instruction to identified gifted students grades 2-8 in four different schools
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to provide coordinated support in order to meet the specific needs of high achieving learners
- Administered CoGAT and SAGES testing for referred students
- Acted as a liaison for parents of gifted children
- Coached a Girls on the Run team, as well as a Chess Club grades 3-5 which had 80 members
- Mentored a new teacher seeking Maine State Certification and served as a member of both the GT Advisory Board and schoolwide Data Team
Teacher
Weatherbee Elementary
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Developed and led instruction in all core subject areas for 2nd grade (2013-2014), and math, science, and writing in a collaborative team-teaching model for 3rd grade (2014-2017)
- Mentored both a new teacher seeking Maine State Certification as well as a student teacher from the University of Maine
- Served as a member of the schoolwide Data Team, Student Assistance Team, and Math Leadership Team
- Coached Girls on the Run team for twenty 3rd-5th grade students
- Wrote and received two grants designated for the purchase of classroom science materials
- Received Maine Gifted & Talented Endorsement in 2016
3rd Grade Teacher
Bay View Elementary
09.2007 - 06.2011
- Led instruction in all core curriculum subject areas
- Taught a gifted cluster class for 3 years, and also team taught, focusing exclusively on language arts
- Served as drama club leader/director and hospitality committee co-chair for 2 years
- Wrote and received a grant from the Norfolk Education Foundation to publish hard bound books for all third graders as a year-end literacy project
MS 150 Bike Tour and MS Walk Coordinator
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
08.2002 - 08.2003
- Completely responsible for the management of the MS 150 Bike Tour and MS Walk with income totaling over $500,000, including Volunteer Recruitment of over 600 cyclists and 3,000 walkers, Logistics, Sponsorship, Communications, and on-site Wellness Fair
Area Director
American Heart Association
02.1997 - 05.1999
- Completely responsible for organizing and staffing community events, public health screenings, and professional education programs for physicians
- Served as the organizational liaison to several local health coalitions
- Wrote and received over $100,000 in grants from local foundations for the placement of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's) in the community
- Completely responsible for management of the American Heart Walk with income totaling over $100,000, including Volunteer Recruitment, Logistics, Sponsorship, Communications, and on-site Wellness Fair
- Position also involved recruitment and management of schools for Jump Rope for Heart/Hoops for Heart program resulting in over $200,000
Campaign Associate
United Way of South Hampton Roads
02.1995 - 02.1997
- Primary objective was to fundraise over $700,000 from assigned business units
- Other responsibilities included developing and enhancing relationships between United Way and corporate leaders; analyzing local companies to establish campaign goals; recruiting, training, and managing over 100 campaign volunteers and Loaned Executives
Planned Giving Assistant
Harvard/Radcliffe College Development Office
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Responsible for preparing all legal documents and correspondence related to planned gifts including annuities, major gifts, and bequests
Education
Ed.S. - Special Education
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2024
Master of Arts - Gifted Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Rivier University
Nashua, NH05-1991
Skills
- Multimedia instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
- Organizational skills
- Technology integration
- Classroom management
- Research-based instruction
- Team collaboration
- Diversified instruction
Awards
2024 Special Education Graduate Student Award, University of Maine
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Old Donation School
08.2024 - Current
Instructor
New England Teacher Institute
01.2022 - Current
Gifted and Talented Teacher
RSU22
01.2022 - 01.2024
4th & 5th Grade Teacher
Glenburn School
09.2019 - 12.2021
Gifted and Talented Teacher
RSU22
09.2017 - 01.2019
Teacher
Weatherbee Elementary
09.2013 - 06.2017
3rd Grade Teacher
Bay View Elementary
09.2007 - 06.2011
MS 150 Bike Tour and MS Walk Coordinator
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
08.2002 - 08.2003
Area Director
American Heart Association
02.1997 - 05.1999
Campaign Associate
United Way of South Hampton Roads
02.1995 - 02.1997
Planned Giving Assistant
Harvard/Radcliffe College Development Office
01.1992 - 01.1994
Ed.S. - Special Education
University of Maine
Master of Arts - Gifted Education
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Rivier University
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