Robin Richards

8822 Stevens Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420 C: 612-408-3058 rszatko@gmail.com

Professional Summary
Motivated K-12 Principal, dedicated to improving learning for all students and serving as an instructional leader for staff.

Skills
Culturally responsive teaching trainer Data teams cycle trainer Professional development facilitator Backwards design Standards-based assessment (formative and summative) Differentiated instruction Web 2.0 savvy Promethean and Smart technology knowledge Motivated to help others Flexible and adaptable Highly passionate Strong organization and communication skills Open-minded and caring Reflective risk-taker Data analysis to inform instruction RTI implementation

Work History
K-8 Content Coach, 08/2013 to present Linwood-Monroe Arts Plus, Saint Paul Public Schools Saint Paul, MN Facilitated K-8 professional development. Collaborated in PLCs to create an Algebra curriculum that addresses student weaknesses and maximizes growth. Analyzed and presented achievement data to stakeholders. Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly. Mathematics Instructor, 08/2010 to 06/2013 Crosswinds Art & Science School, EMID Woodbury, MN Designed standards-aligned middle and high school math curriculum for an IB Middle-Years Program. Provided direct instruction, re-teaching, and differentiated support to students based on learning needs. Participated in both subject and grade-level PLCs to align curriculum for interdisciplinary extensions. Analyzed district and site data to create SMART goals which supported School Improvement Goals. Mathematics Instructor, 08/2007 to 07/2010 Chaska High School, ISD 112 Chaska, MN Taught multiple high school math courses through PreCalculus. Worked on collaborative teams through PLC's and co-teaching models. Contributed to the Alternative Learning Program by providing small-group differentiated instruction and academic contracts. Implemented LINK Crew program as a certified LINK Crew Coordinator. Mathematics Instructor, 08/2004 to 07/2007 Sierra Vista High School, Clark County School District Las Vegas, NV Taught multiple high school math courses with a focus on interventions for students not meeting the state testing graduation requirements. Pooled resources with math department to create common assessments. Supported district initiatives to increase rigor by serving on curriculum development committees.

Education
Education Specialist Degree, 2014 Mankato State University Mankato, MN K-12 Principal License Master of Arts, 2007 Concordia University - Saint Paul, MN Curriculum & Instruction Suma Cum Laude Designation Bachelor of Science, 2004 Winona State University - Winona, MN Secondary Mathematics Education Recipient of Presidential Scholarship Magna Cum Laude Designation

Accomplishments

Served as a consultant for both the states of Minnesota and Nevada to align standardized tests to state standards. Recruited by administration to serve as AVID Site Team member for the East Metro Integration District. Recruited to serve as a mentor and professional development coordinator. Presented at the Minnesota Council of Teacher of Mathematics Conference in 2003 and 2010.