Alyssa M. Richman
~ **** Toby Lane Orlando, FL **817 ~ 305-***-**** ~ **************@*****.***
Education
Florida International University, Miami Fl
Master of Science Degree (Reading Education); December, 2013
Miami Dade College, Miami, Fl
Bachelor of Science Degree (Special Education); December, 2009
Professional Experience
Teacher, Fifth Grade – Forsyth Woods Elementary
Orlando, FL
August, 2015-Currently Employed
Voluntarily moved to fifth grade for first year of implementation of departmentalization
Instruct ELA/ Reading and Language Arts according to new Florida Based Standards
Rigoursly research appropriate resources in compliance with new standards in order to provide engaging activities
Continuously collaborate and share data with paired Math/Science teacher in order to guide best practice for our students
Teacher, Fourth Grade – Forsyth Woods Elementary
Orlando, FL
January, 2013-2015
Modeled effective writing strategies to ensure student Writing success
Prepared engaging instructional activities to motivate and challenge all learners
Provided explicit reading and math strategies to ensure student learning gains
Collaborated with teachers, faculty, and parents in order to guide best practice for my students
Ensured student growth through data driven records and progress monitoring
Teacher, First Grade – Pine Castle Elementary
Orlando, FL
October, 2011-June, 2013
Differentiated instruction using accommodations for all students
Implemented Common Core standards across the curriculum
Planned lessons in accordance with new teacher evaluation model by Robert Marzano
Collaborated as a team member on my grade level in Public Learning Communities (PLC’s) in order to guide best practices for my students
Developed and applied academic and behavioral modification plans using Response To Intervention (RTI) process and effective communication
Teacher, Third Grade – Lakeview Elementary
Miami, FL
March, 2011-June, 2011
Differentiated instruction for all students in Reading and Language Arts.
Prepared students for FCAT through daily reading clinics
Created Independence through Student Owned Strategies (CRISS) to target at risk students
Conducted parent/teacher conferences
Student Internship – Calusa Elementary
Miami, FL
August 2009-December 2009
Instructed k-3 grade Language Arts and Math in a resource room environment.
Developed daily lesson plans and unit plans for K-3 in both Math and Language Arts
Involved in Individual Education Plans (IEP) meetings and parent conferences
Tennis Instructor – Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
June, 2008-March, 2011
Instructed group lessons for students 6-19 years of age
Conducted adult clinics with skill improvement and tournament play
Implemented tennis Olympics at the end of every six week program
Promoted health and fitness through effective communication and positive reinforcement
Private Tennis Instructor
Miami, FL
October1997- August 2008
Instructed individual and group lessons for all age groups at private settings
Activities Coordinator – EF Language School at Florida International University
Miami, FL
January, 1995- October 1997
Organized local and international travel excursions for foreign language students.
Coordinated and implemented new student orientation on both a yearly and bi-weekly basis
Recruited and monitored performance of property managers securing student dormitories
Advised students and resolved problems from international or federal laws restricting student travel
Related Experience
Certificate of High Impact Teacher in state of Florida 2014-2015, 2015-2016
Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Professionalism, 2009
Creating Independence through Student Owned Strategies (CRISS) Trained and Certification, 2009
Member Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), 2008
Common Core Training, 2012-2014
CHAMPS Positive Behavior Management Support Certification, 2010
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Training 2014