A N N E K . R I C H A R D S , P H . D .

OBJECTIVE

Full-time employment as a teacher, learning specialist, or administrator, in a progressive Independent school or other organization that combines a strong educational, artistic, ethical, or philanthropic mission with collaborative methods.

EDUCATION

UCLA Ph.D. English M.A. English B.A. English/Creative Writing

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Teaching, curriculum development, course design, educational technologies, learning differences, student support, tutoring, research, writing, editing, sales, project design, organizing, managing multiple projects, groups, and people.

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Office Suite, MacBook Pro, Apple AirPlay, Google Drive and Docs, Email, eBay, Social Media, Android Operating System.

Milken Community School: Saperstein Middle School (2014-2015)

Long term 7th grade Humanities Maternity Leave Replacement and Middle School Daily Substitute

Long Term Painting Teacher Taught a blended Humanities Curriculum

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(English/History Essential Questions) and Reading-Writing Workshop (Remedial/Developmental)

Collaborated with Student Support Team to differentiate instruction for students with learning disabilities, differences, and special needs.

Taught mixed 7th & 8th grade Advisory, including supervising students in service learning initiatives and STEAM innovation projects.

Assisted in Milken Innovator’s Expo (MIX), a STEAM initiative culminating in a public Expo event showcasing 200 unique student projects.

Palisades Charter High School Long-term substitute English Teacher Taught Senior English

The Archer School for Girls, Los Angeles, California

English Teacher, Dean, Coordinator of Upper School Experiential Education Week Programs and Trips, Club Coordinator, Advisor to Gay-Straight Alliance Taught Upper School English (grades 9-12), including

AP English Literature, and Yearbook Developed Curriculum for Upper School English and

Integrated (with History) Humanities Curriculum Advised students As 9th Grade Dean, implemented disciplinary policies,

coordinated 9th grade meetings and events, trained faculty to use “Council” techniques to enhance student communication, problem solving, and emotional intelligence.

Collaborated with faculty and administration in articulating Experiential Education Goals/Procedures; Directed and Assisted faculty in developing trips and seminars for Experiential/Outdoor Education Week (“Arrow Week”)

Facilitated student- and teacher-sponsored clubs, coordinated club fair, maintained club records.

Advised Gay-Straight Alliance: facilitate weekly meetings, coached students in making Family Diversity

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presentations to Faculty and to Middle School human development classes.

Read and evaluated prospective students’ Admissions Files.

Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences, Santa Monica, CaliforniaEnglish Teacher Taught Upper School English (grades 9-12) and

Creative Writing Coordinated with History faculty to develop new

American Studies Developed Senior English Seminars Developed Experiential Education trips which

combined studio arts and creative writing with outdoor education and skills.

Served on Outdoor and Experiential Education Risk Management Committee.

Advised Literary Magazine Advised Students Co-Advisor to FLAG chapter Served on AIDS Quilt Committee: Created

Programming, Education, and Campus-wide events when Crossroads hosted the AIDS Quilt.

Read and evaluated prospective students’ Admissions Files

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CaliforniaAssistant Professor of English Taught Graduate and Undergraduate English courses,

and developed curriculum, ranging from Introductory to Advanced Writing and Literature courses, including Graduate Seminars on Special Topics.

Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pennsylvania Assistant Professor of English, Director of Writing

Center Taught English Courses ranging from Introductory to

Advanced Writing and Literature Courses

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Directed college writing center

Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaProfessor of English Taught English courses ranging from Basic Writing to

Literature

UCLA, Los Angeles, California Teaching Fellow and Visiting Lecturer Taught English Composition, Introductory Literature,

and assisted in higher level courses. Taught English Composition and developed

coordinated curriculae in Freshman Summer Program, an affirmative action summer bridge program for minority and at-risk students.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPSModern Language Association

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

eBay Selling: I own a highly rated “store” on eBay, where I assist people in liquidating estates.

Outdoor activities: marathon running training, camping, hiking, boogie-boarding, traveling.

Fundraising for Beit T’Shuvah Residential Treatment Center

Music: singing in choirs, such as the Brentwood-Palisades Chorale, California Philharmonic Choir, and Golden State Pops Choir, attending concerts, expanding my knowledge of repertoire.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Recipient of The Stanford University Teacher Tribute Award for Exceptional Teaching (student nominated).

Fellowship, Oxford University Humanities Institute for

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High School Teachers.

Selected by the Archer School as one of two delegates to the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) Retreat for Experienced Teachers, Palm Springs, California.

Selected by the Archer School as one of two visionary teachers to attend Council Training at the Ojai Foundation.

Selected by the Archer School as one of two faculty leaders to represent Archer at the Smith College Summer Science Institute for Girls.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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