Jennifer Richardson

richardsonj@uwplatt.edu
608-358-1000
3142 Keswick Drive Madison, WI 53719

Education
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI
Bachelor of Science, May 2015
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Early Childhood Education, Spanish
Major GPA: 3.92/4.0 1st Minor: 4.0/4.0 2nd Minor: 3.43/4.0 Overall GPA: 3.81/ 4.0
The Spanish-American Institute for International Education, Seville, Spain
Study Abroad Program, Summer 2013, Spring 2014
Intensive language and culture study developed fluency in verbal and written communication in Spanish.
Traveled extensively in Europe.
Volunteered in an English class in a local Spanish elementary school.

Certification
Wisconsin Birth-11 Early Childhood through Middle Childhood, May 2015

Classroom Experience
Sugar Creek Elementary School Verona, WI
January 2015- present
1, 2, 3 Multiage Student Teacher
Teach and manage a diverse class encompassing a wide range of ability levels and behavioral needs.
Plan lessons using SMARTboard technologies and Smart-exchange.
Lead calendar, math, and science lessons for the whole group.
Work with students with Down Syndrome on a Down Syndrome specific language program.
Monitor students in hallways and during transition times.
Hinojosa Early Childhood and Pre-K Center Houston, TX
January 2014
Bilingual Pre- Kindergarten Student Teacher
Completed student teaching program within the Aldine School District, a suburb of northern Houston (98%
students of color/ 95% qualify for free and or reduced lunch).
Taught all lessons in Spanish.
Developed lesson integrating math, movement, music and literacy.
Facilitated small group activities.
Collaborated with cooperating teacher to facilitate activities to all learning styles and levels.
Coached students using positive praise.
Westview Elementary School Platteville, WI
September 2013- November 2013
3rd grade and Title 1 Student Teacher
Conducted small reading groups and guided reading lessons.
Planned and implemented whole group mathematics lessons.
Tutored a student individually in reading fluency and comprehension to meet goals set in the students IEP.
Worked in a second grade RTI classroom with tier 2 students in reading and math.
Adapted curriculum and teaching style to fit individual student needs.
Collaborated with fellow teachers to form leveled reading groups.
Platteville Middle School Platteville, WI
September 2012- December 2012
Special Education Volunteer Teaching Aid
Worked one-on-one in small groups with students.
Helped supervise students in the classroom.
Reinforced skills taught by staff members.
Worked with student with both behavioral disorders and learning disabilities.
Aided students in daily class activities such as writing and reading.

Campus Involvement
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honors Society, UW- Platteville, Member
Student Ambassador Corps, UW- Platteville, Member
Student Wisconsin Education Association, UW- Platteville, Member

Work Experience
University of Wisconsin- Platteville Alumni Association Platteville, WI September 2010- December 2014
Office Assistant
Responsible for clothing inventory and merchandise including shipping, payment, and stock accuracy.
Worked on a Search and Screen committee.
Created mail and data merges.
Recorded information using spreadsheets.
Kept Alumni Association membership status up to date.
Collaborated to finish projects and prepare for events.
Updated alumni database to keep record accurate.
Grew relationships with new and old Alumni.

References
Karen Utley, Cooperating Teacher
Third Grade Teacher
Westview Elementary School
1201 Camp St
Platteville, WI 53818
608.342.4050 extension 2506
Email: utley@platteville.k12.wi.us
Robin Bellmeyer, Cooperating Teacher
Title 1/ Reading Specialist
Westview Elementary School
1201 Camp St
Platteville, WI 53818
608.342.4050 extension 2517
Email: bellmeyer@platteville.k12.wi.us
Linda Abaunza, Cooperating Teacher
Pre-K Teacher
Hinojosa Early Childhood and Pre-K Center
1620 Lauder Road
Houston, TX 77039-3026
Email: labaunza@aldine.k12.tx.us
Kim Schmelz, Supervisor
Director of Alumni Services
UW-Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818
608.342.1970
Email: schmelzk@uwplatt.edu

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