Professional Attributes

Laura Richards

Standard Elementary

Certification K-5

609.744.3185 LauraLRichards@gmail.com

“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