Lisa Richardson
I have over 15 years experience in the field of education and hold teaching certificates in two states. I have training in management through UPS and a Master's in Online Teaching and Learning.
941-356-8537
Venice, FL
Work Experience
Epiphany Cathedral School, Teacher, Aug 2014 ~ Present
Developed lesson plans, instructed, and managed 2nd Grade up to 21 students. Head of Science Technology Religion Engineering Art and Mathematics (S.T.R.E.A.M.) committee. Active participant of Science and Technology Committees. Member of National Science Teachers Association.
Island Village Montessori School, Educator, Aug 2013 ~ Jun 2014
Team taught 2nd and 3rd grade with 34 students. Trained in Montessori methods.
St. Mary Immaculate Parish School, Teacher, Aug 2006 ~ Jun 2013
Developed lessons, instructed, and managed 30 students in 1st grade. Member of the Technology Committee. Member of Illinois Reading Council and National Catholic Educators Association.
Plainfield Consolidated School District 202, Substitute Teacher, Jan 2005 ~ Jun 2006
Taught K-5th grade students in their teacher's absence. Created lessons, instructed, and managed K-5th grade students in Gifted Program.
Troy Craughwell Elementary School , Teacher's Associate, Aug 2001 ~ Jun 2002
Collaborated with classroom teacher and Special Education teachers in a 4th grade full inclusive classroom to provide teaching assistance to students.
United Parcel Service, Supervisor, Sep 1995 ~ Aug 2001
Full-time supervisor in Training Department and Industrial Engineering Department. Trained hourly employees and supervisors. Led Consolidation Sort while collaborating with TOFC Department and railroad companies to consolidate trailers, saving the company millions of dollars.
Education
University of South Florida, Master of Arts (MA), Education, Online Teaching and Learning, 2016 ~ 2018
Member of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society
University of St. Francis, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Elementary Education, 2001 ~ 2004
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Society
Moraine Valley Community College, Associate’s Degree in Arts, 1992 ~ 2002
Certificates
Florida Professional Educator's Certificate in Elementary Education, 2013-2023
Grades K-6
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Florida, 2014-2023
Illinois Professional Educator License, 2005-2022
Grades K-9
Skills
- time management
- classroom management
- creative problem-solver
- positive attitude
- organized
- motivated
- flexible
- focused
- effective communicator
Volunteer Experience
Mote Marine Laboratory, 2016-2018
Teacher Assistant for summer science classes and field trips
Junior Achievement, 2001
Prepared 2nd grade students to value free enterprise and understand business and economics in order to improve the quality of their lives.
Honor Awards
Nominated for Golden Halo Teacher Award, 2019
Dean's Scholar, 2003-2004
University of St. Francis
Undergraduate Student Teacher Speaker, 2004
University of St. Francis
