David Richards, M.Ed Email & Phone Number

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States

9-12 Media Specialist at Ponte Vedra High School (August 2017 - Present)K-8 Media Specialist at Patriot Oaks Academy (June 2016-May 2017)8th Grade ELA Teacher at Patriot Oaks Academy (August 2015-May 2016)Collaborate with all subject area teachers in K-12 settings.Lead technology trainer for faculty and staff on multiple products including Schoology, Adobe Express, PowerSchool, Office 365Maintain a positive learning space for all students to meet their educational and personal goals.Leader in St. Johns County schools district with technology options for students: VR studio, 3D printing, podcasting, esports.Communicate effectively with shareholders as school webmaster and X manager.

Fort Mill, Sc

Trained and supported all content area teachers for effective literacy skill integration.Assisted in the identification and provision of professional development activities designedto address specific school and individual needs.Designed and provided individual and small group instruction for identified students.Observed and provided feedback regarding effective instructional practices.Conducted demonstration lessons in the classroom to reflect current research and effectiveinstructional practices.Assisted in the analysis of standardized test scores to guide instructional strategies.Led Professional Development Training sessions on implementing education technology for grades K-12.Awarded 2014 Teacher of the Year for Grades 6-8 by South Carolina Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Led Professional Development classes on use of iPad and Google Chromebooks in the classroom.2013 SC PASS State Test scores highest in school district for writing.Created winning idea at inBloom Camp Codeathon in Raleigh, NC.Collaborated with programmers from Learnzillion.Presented use of Google chrome books in the classroom to Google employees visiting school.2012 SC PASS State Test scores highest in school district in both reading and writing. Increased both areas by more than 10%.2011 SC PASS State Test scores highest in school district in writing.Train peers on Excel and other technology to track and utilize testing data results.Implement and train teachers on new software packages.

English Instructor for adult level education.Present material for learners of various levels.

Taught Eighth Grade Language ArtsRaised school district state test scores to an all time high: 100% of 2007-2008 8th grade students passed the state test; increased advanced proficient range scores by 50%Conducted several training sessions for faculty members on new technologyDemonstrated time management skills in executing effective plans for students to write for a variety of purposesInstructed and modeled how to find information using technology resources, texts and periodicals Coordinated with teachers and administrators to manage budget for English Department

Taught Seventh Grade Language Arts, Media CommunicationsServed as Team leader for Seventh Grade for two years: organizing grade wide events and testing preparation strategiesManaged school wide television station and frequent presenter at faculty meetingsWrote effective, organized curriculum utilizing: outcome-based education, cooperative learning, and alternative assessment, grading rubrics, and digital portfoliosLearned new skills at Columbia University's Teacher College and conveyed to students an innovative approach to reading and writing

Taught Seventh Grade English

Wrote new course material for Educational Uses of Computers as graduate student for Graduate School of Education

M.Ed, Education, Education Technology

B.A., English

Diploma