Teacher High School

Alice Collardia Richardson

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Oak Park, Michigan 48237-2602

248-***-****/Home

248-***-****/Cell

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Objective

Continue making a contribution to the educational development of

students/adults and prepare them to be thinking, productive

individuals who will seek knowledge and strive to succeed in the world

today.

Education

Wayne State University

MA Degree, Education Administration

Graduated, June 2000

Eastern Michigan University

MA Degree, Learning Disabilities

Graduated, August 1992

Wayne State University

BS, Special Education

Graduated, June 1978

Skills

0. Problem Solver.

1. Good communication skills.

2. Written communication skills.

3. Schedule planning adaptation.

4. File maintenance.

5. Internet research

6. Proficient in MS Word, and MS Excel

7. Type 30 to 45 wpm.

8. Organization skills.

9. Flexible and creative.

Experience

09/2014 to present

Eaton Academy

Eastpointe, Michigan

03/2013 to 06/2013 Eaton Academy

Eastpointe, Michigan

Resource Room Teacher (Part-time)

Duties included teaching ELA/Reading/Math to resource students, grades 4-5.

Modified lessons/assignments, provided teacher input for IEP's.

Maintained student grades and records.

03/2012 to 06/2012 Oak Park Public Schools

Oak Park, Michigan Intervention Instructor/ Title One (Short Term

Position)

Duties included providing support to at-risk students. Modify

lessons/assignments, provide teacher input to program supervisor and home

teacher. Teach reading and math skills to student groups in grades K- 6.

01/2011 to 06/2011 Hope Academy

Detroit, Michigan

Resource Specialist

Duties included providing support to classroom teachers. Modify class

work for resource students. Supplied one on one support to resource

students, provide input for IEP meetings through push in/pull out

sessions.. Maintain student logs and files. Discuss student progress with

teachers and parents. Meet with and provide input to Social Workers and

Psychologists.

November, 2002 to October, 2009 Evans Solutions

Detroit, Michigan

Teacher Consultant, Special Education

Duties included evaluating students for special education services.

Initiate the evaluation process for Social Workers and Psychologists.

Updated all student files to meet compliance mandates Develop

individualized lessons for special needs students. Conduct IEP meetings

with parents and relevant personnel. Developed the filing system and

maintained student records and files. Provided academic support to special

needs students in reading, ELA and mathematics through push in/pull out

sessions.

09/1978 to 09/2001 Detroit Public Schools

Detroit, Michigan

Special Education Teacher

1978 to 1985

Self-contained

1986 to 2000

Resource Room

2005 to 2009

Homebound Teacher

Duties included teaching all academic subjects to special needs students.

Evaluated and implemented lessons suitable for students' individual levels

of abilities. Taught vocational job skills to mildly impaired students.

Acted as tutor/resource person for all mainstreamed students, assisted

general education teachers with strategies to ensure student success in the

general education classes. Acted as liaison between home and school for

students who were out of school due to medical conditions. Developed

modified lessons in all subjects as

needed. Developed and maintained student records and files. Conducted IEP

meetings and maintained daily logs and paperwork. Monitored student

progress through observations and tests. Provided regular advising

sessions with students. Maintained student records and work sample

folders.

11/1999 to 06/2005 Central High School

Detroit, Michigan

Department Coordinator - Special Education

Duties included carrying out daily departmental activities for the Special

Education Department. Supervised a staff of 16 teachers and 4 service

personnel. Updated student information and made sure all student paperwork

was in compliance with state mandates. Assisted principal with teacher

evaluations. Developed teaching and student schedules. Adjusted

teacher/student schedules as needed. Maintained student credit maps for

graduation requirements. Conducted parent conferences and provided input

to service personnel. Conducted parent conferences for suspensions and

disciplinary referrals. Developed behavior plans for students as needed.

Conduct administrative transfer IEP's. Oversaw department budget,

ordered/issued supplies to staff. Conducted IEP meetings. Met with Social

Workers and Psychologists for student evaluations and child studies.

Maintained student count and attendance for the department. Provided class

coverage for absent teachers and assigned substitute teacher duties.

Developed/presented staff development and teacher training sessions.

Demonstrated and explained procedures to staff for completion of required

reports and forms. Worked with counselors to maintain accurate student

count, records and academic credits. Checked/revised/approved teacher

reports before sending to district office.

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