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Professional Attributes
Laura Richards
Standard Elementary
Certification K-5
609.744.3185 [email protected]
“It is a beautiful thing when a ca-
reer and a passion come together.”
-Unknown
“Fair isn’t everybody getting the same thing.
Fair is everybody getting what they need
to be successful.” -Unknown
“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the
imagination, and instill a love of learning.”
-Brad Henry
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may
remember, involve me and I’ll understand.”
-Ben Franklin
“Students who are loved at home,
come to school to learn, and
students who aren’t, come to school to
be loved.”
-Nicholas A. Ferroni
Elementary teacher with over 6 years of professional
teaching experience developing results-driven curriculum
and delivering enthusiastic instruction of math, reading,
writing, social studies, and science for primary- grade
children. I am a dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven
educator with a commitment to the social and academic
development of every child.
Qualified
B.S. Elementary Education
Standard Certification K-5
Reliable
Several references available to show my professional-
ism and my dedication.
Creative
Enjoys creating creative, hands-on lesson plans that
keep students engaged.
Designs classroom newsletters, worksheets, and
thematic units.
Flexible
Willing to adapt approaches and make changes to
ensure success.
savvy
Stays current with methodologies and technology
though continual self-improvement in order to cre-
ate a balanced learning environment.
Skills
Language Arts
Students must be proficient readers, writers, and
speakers to be successful, contributing adults and life-
long learners.
student’s progress is tracked using a
Data Binder
flexible grouping for literacy centers
efficiently deliver effective individ-
ual, small-group, and whole-group
instruction
Programs I have implemented :
Reader’s Workshop
Daily 5
Writer’s Workshop (Calkins)
American Reading Company
School Pace
Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)
Kid Writing (Feldgus &
Cardonick)
Strategic Teaching and Evaluation
of Progress (STEP)
Journeys
Science Through a hands-on approach, I expose students to scientific
methods and processes. I develop engaging lessons to help stu-
dents develop into innovative, critical thinkers.
Math
Students must develop mathematical problem solving skills
and communicate their thought process.
implements use of technology
utilizes manipulatives
student’s progress is tracked using a Data
Binder
flexible grouping for math skills centers
efficiently deliver effective individual, small-
group, and whole-group instruction
Programs I have implemented :
Singapore Primary Mathematics
Go Math
Social
Studies
Through Project
Based Learning, stu-
dents were im-
mersed in research
projects.
For Black History
month, students
researched Ruby
Bridges and their
challenge was to
“walk a mile in her
shoes.”
Technology
I effectively implement the use of technology across
the curriculum.
Technology skills I possess:
Fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, and Publisher)
Ability to integrate interactive boards into les-
sons (SMART, Promethean, Mimio)
Effectively utilize educational apps on iPads
Google Drive
Drop Box
Educational Technology I implemented:
Think Central
School Pace
Raz-Kids
Reading Eggs
Mac Movie Maker
First in Math