5524 Pearl DriveBessemer, Alabama 35022Phone: 205-428-9243E-mail: jrichardson@hoover.k12.al.us
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ROFILE
An innovative educator and leader with a strong desire to stay current with thetrends in educational technology and how it can transform curricula, teachersand learners.Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of educational technology tools,curriculum, lesson planning and classroom instruction while maintaining usefultechnical skills that are a necessity when working with technology on a regularbasis.Creates meaningful opportunities for the professional growth of educators in thearea of educational technology with the goal of equipping students with theskills and experiences they need for a successful future.
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DUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, Birmingham, Alabama
Masters Degree in Secondary Social Sciences
, (2001)
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, Birmingham, Alabama
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
, (1999)Anthropology major and History minor
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AREER
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Successfully transitioned all teachers to using “wikis” for their class web pages.
Selected as a member of the Hoover City Schools Technology Pilot Program forClassroom Teachers, (2006-present).Established the National Junior Beta Club at R. F. Bumpus Middle School,(2004).Cooperative Teacher for Education Students from Samford University (2003-2006)
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MPLOYMENT
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Teaching/EducationHOOVER CITY SCHOOLS, Hoover, AlabamaR. F. Bumpus Middle School, (2002-present)
Eighth Grade World History Teacher
BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS, Birmingham, AlabamaPutnam Middle School, (2000-2001)
Long-term substitute, Eighth Grade Science and Language Arts
Campus MinistryUNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Birmingham, AlabamaUAB Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry
Campus Minister to students at UAB
(1997-2001)Surface Mining IndustryBESSEMER POWDER COMPANY, Hoover, Alabama
Licensed Blasting Supervisor for Calera Quarry
(2001-2002)
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