Stephanie Richardson

Experience

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  Lee Academy Pilot School

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2010

  Teacher

  • Created thematic units of study, including Mapping Our Community, and Wampanoag Culture and History.• Designed and taught lessons using a workshop model.• Developed personalized reading instruction that enabled students to make over a year's worth of gains.• Used age-appropriate and culturally-relevant literature to support work in all subjects.• Initiated and maintained strong relationships with families.• Participated in over 200 hours of professional development, including: Reading and Writing for English Language Learners; Guided Reading; Writer's Workshop; Open Circle (Social-Emotional Learning); Drama in the Classroom. Show less

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  Northeastern University

  Sept 2010 - May 2012

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Provided one-on-one support and feedback.• Conducted writing workshops.• Facilitated discussions integrating students’ background knowledge with class material.• Designed and graded formative and summative assessments.• Courses: Exploring Humanities Through Film, Introduction to American History, The World Since 1945.

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  Josiah Quincy Upper School

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Library Specialist

  • Conducted a school-wide survey of students’ reading interests; organized and analyzed the data.• Established structure and organization for the school's book collection, and computerized the system.• Advised students and teachers about available academic resources.• Recruited and trained adult and youth volunteers.• Planned and led library team meetings.

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  Facing History and Ourselves

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2015

  Program Associate

  • Provide individualized planning support for middle and high school educators.• Facilitate interactive workshops that encourage intellectual engagement and ethical reflection.• Workshops: Choices in Little Rock, The Holocaust and Human Behavior, Race and Membership in American History.

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  Facing History and Ourselves

  Oct 2015 - now

  Online Facilitator

  • Foster engagement and discussion though the online learning platform.