RICHELLE L ACOSTA

*** ***** *** *****, ***. ***, Mandeville, LA 7 0471 H: 985-***-**** C: (985) 302 - 6011

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated instructor with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Exceptional

presentation, interpersonal and communication skills who promotes open classroom discussions. Works hard

to adapt methods and use various teaching styles.

SKILLS

Expertise in curriculum development Interpersonal skills

Tailoring curriculum plans Outstanding social skills

Positive reinforcement

Positive learning environment

Effective time management

Creative questioning

Creative learning strategies

Critical thinking

PowerPoint

Personable and approachable

Enthusiastic

Organized and detailed

Extensive knowledge of Reading/Literacy

Creative instruction style

Best practices in on-line instruction

Course planning

WORK HISTORY

Instructor

S outheastern Louisiana University - Hammond, LA 0 1/2007 - Current

Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student awareness of literacy and support.

Fostered meaningful relationships between students and community principals and teachers through

class field-required experiences and service projects.

Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, and novels to promote the use of

genre variety.

Consistently received positive instructor scores from students on end-of-the-semester evaluations.

Taught introductory and upper level courses in Reading.

Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes

and current events.

Served on Faculty Senate college committee, Middle School, Methods Committee, and Literacy

Committees for the Department and acted as chair of the Conceptual Framework Spa Committee.

Developed and delivered engaging lectures to undergraduate and graduate students.

Wrote course materials such as syllabi, assignments, lectures, and handouts.

Planned, evaluated and revised course content and course materials each semester.

Supervised and evaluated students' field work during methods courses and student teaching semesters.

Guided students in using technology to enhance lesson planning and coursework.

Monitored students' academic progress through advising and referred students who were struggling to

the teacher development center.

Developed courses in line with the curriculum requirements of the Teaching and Learning Department.

Specific courses taught: EDUC 328 (Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 4-8); EDUC 304 (Reading in

the Elementary Schools); EDUC 308 (Reading in the Middle Schools); EDUC 322 (Diagnostic and

Prescriptive Reading); EDUC 472 (Content Area Literacy); EPSY 301 (Educational Psychology); LSED

401 (Books and Related Materials for Children); EDUC 472 (Reading in the Content Areas); EDUC

657/658 (Reading in the Elementary/Secondary School); EDUC 618 (Counseling for the Gifted); LSED

401 & 501 (Books and Related Materials for Children & Graduate Level); EPSY 315 (Classroom

Management); EDUC 323 (Reading Methods for Early Childhood Education); EDUC 307 (Instructional

Planning and Assessment)

Specific job responsibilities: Completed the Quality Matters training course; University Supervisor of

Student Teachers; Co-Chair and Chair for Conceptual Framework SPA Committee; Advisor for

undergraduate students; Chairperson for Southeastern Reading Council; Member of methods committee

program; Served on committee for MAT action research presentations; Helped with writing of NAEYC

SPA report for Early Childhood Education committee; Served on Literacy Advisory Committee;

Facilitator of dyslexia simulation; Served on Student Teaching Advisory Council; Served on NCATE

committee; Served on Early Childhood Education committee; Served on University-Wide Faculty

Senate Committee

T eacher

St. Tammany Parish School Board - Covington, LA 0 8/2001 - 0 5/2004

Taught 2nd - 6th gifted lab

Taught 7th and 8th gifted English/Language Arts

Taught 7th grade American History

School Newspaper Coordinator

T eacher

Jefferson Parish School Board - Jefferson, LA 0 8/2000 - 0 5/2001

Taught 4th grade

T eacher

Terrebonne Parish School Board - Houma, LA 0 8/1997 - 0 5/2000

Math Facilitator for grades 1-6

Taught 4th grade

Supervisor of Student Teachers

T eacher

St. Mary Parish School Board - Morgan City, LA 0 8/1994 - 0 5/1997

Taught 4th grade

Grade Level Chairperson

Social Studies Fair Coordinator

4-h Chairperson

T eacher

St. Martin Parish School Board - S t Martinville, LA 0 8/1991 - 0 5/1994

Taught 3rd grade

Whole-Language coordinator for grades K-8

EDUCATION

Ph.D.: Curriculum and Instruction

L ouisiana State University - Baton Rouge, LA December, 2012

Emphasis in Reading

Master of Arts :

N icholls State University - T hibodaux, LA May, 1996

Emphasis in Reading Education

Bachelor of Arts :

N icholls State University - T hibodaux, LA December, 1991

Emphasis in Elementary Education grades 1-8

Reading Specialist certified :

AFFILIATIONS

ILA - International Literacy Association

LRA - Louisiana Reading Association

NRC - Northshore Reading Council

SRC - Southeast Reading Council

NCTE - National Council of Teachers of English

PRTE - Professors of Reading Teacher Educators

PRESENTATIONS

Acosta, R. (2013). Up Close With Close Reading. Louisiana Reading Association Annual Conference:

Monroe, LA.

Acosta, R. (2013). Comparing the Basal Approach and Balanced Literacy. Mid-South Educational Research

Association: Pensacola, FL.

Acosta, R. (2013). An Exploration of Reading Methods in First-Grade: Comparing the Basal Approach and

Balanced Literacy. Louisiana Education Research Association Annual Conference: Lafayette, LA.

Acosta, R., Stanley, S., & Sorbet, S. (2012). Engaging in Informational Text: Making Use of Reading

Strategies with Content Reading. Louisiana Reading Association Annual Conference; New Orleans, LA.

Acosta, R. (2012). Best Literacy Practices. Invited speaker at the Southeastern Louisiana University Summit

on the Conditions of Children, Families, Schools, and Society in Southeast Louisiana; Hammond, LA.

Acosta, R. & Stanley, S. (2011). Connecting to Comprehension. Louisiana Reading Association Annual

Conference; Lafayette, LA.

Acosta, R. (2011). You Can Teach Them All: Differentiation Strategies for Ensuring Success in All Students.

Presented as professional development workshop to SLU students; Hammond, LA.

Acosta, R. & Stanley, S. (2010). Building Literacy Skills With Informational Text. Louisiana Reading

Association Annual Conference; Marksville, LA.

Acosta, R. (2010). You Can Teach Them All: Differentiation Strategies for Ensuring Success in All Students.

Presented as professional development workshop to SLU students; Hammond, LA.

Acosta, R. (2010). Transitional Readers. Presented as professional development workshop to SLU students;

Hammond, LA.

Acosta, R. (2010). Literacy Work Stations: Making Centers Work. Northshore Reading Council; LaCombe,

LA.

Acosta, R. (2010). Literacy Work Stations: Making Centers Work. Presented as professional development

workshop to SLU students; Hammond, LA.

Acosta, R. & Warren, D. (2009). You Can Teach Them All: Differentiation Strategies for Ensuring Success in

All Students. Southeast International Reading Association Annual Conference; New Orleans, LA.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Children's literature reviewer for the Southern Early Childhood Association

Journal reviewer for Dimensions, publication of Southern Early Childhood Association

Journal reviewer for Action in Teacher Education publication

Vice-President of the Louisiana Reading Association

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