Kaci Richardson
Southaven ,MS
Summary
Passionate Teacher for 22 years in both classroom and hospital settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
08.2004 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet individual state standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, medical team, and community school to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom to meet individualized needs of students.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans and IEPs as part of integrated classroom.
- Instructed Kindergarten-6th grade students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Advocated for educational needs and services of students.
- Worked cooperatively with community school teachers, administrators, and medical team to help students reach learning objectives and return to school.
1st Grade Teacher
Memphis City Schools
Memphis , TN
08.2003 - 07.2004
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Kindergarten Teacher
Desoto County Schools
Hernando, MS
08.2000 - 07.2003
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Education
Early Childhood Education PK-3 Endorsement
Union University
Jackson, TN2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.2000
Skills
- Assessment Tools
- IEP and 504 Plan Comprehension
- Academic Assessment Methods
- Interactive Media
- Positive Learning Environment
- Curriculum Development
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Group and individual instruction
Affiliations
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Educational Specialists (APHOES)
Association for the Education of Children with Medical Needs (AECMN)
The Hospital Educator and Academic Liaison Association (HEAL)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
08.2004 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Memphis City Schools
08.2003 - 07.2004
Kindergarten Teacher
Desoto County Schools
08.2000 - 07.2003
Early Childhood Education PK-3 Endorsement
Union University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
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