Tahisha A.

Richards
craigandtyrichards@gmail.com

EDUCATION
The Sage Colleges, Troy, New York
 Master of Science in Childhood and Literacy Education 2017-Present
 Cumulative GPA 4.0

Coursework: Building Classroom Communities, Emergent Language and Literacy, Education and
Society, Literacy and Technology in Schools, Teacher as Researcher

University at Albany, SUNY, Albany, New York 2001

 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

State University of New York at Cobleskill, Albany, New York 1997-1998

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

CERTIFICATIONS/WORKSHOPS
NYS Teaching Assistant Certification- Control #1113812171

EMPLOYMENT
Teaching Assistant 4/2017- Present
New Scotland Elementary School
 Provide 3:1 assistance on 5th grade in an integrated classroom.
 Developed and implemented a science inquiry lesson on natural disasters.
 Assist students through small group instruction in all subject areas.
 Create a safe environment for kindergarten through 5 th grade during morning drop off and
afternoon bus duty.
 Assist with test grading
Substitute Teaching Assistant/Teacher 2/27/2017-3/10/2017
New Scotland Elementary School
Assist teacher in a 3rd-5th grade self-contained class with classroom instruction
· Set up, clean, and remove classroom materials as needed.
· Lead instruction of various subjects in teacher’s absence.
· Provide 1 on 1 aid and tutoring to 5th grade special needs student in math, science, and
reading comprehension during time in mainstreamed class.
· Assisted with pick up, drop off, lunch and recess duty.

Director of Children’s Ministry 6/2013- 5/2017

Christ’s Church Albany, Albany NY
 Led the launch of Christ’s Church Albany Kids children’s program (infant-6 th grade) 3 years ago.
 Recruited, trained, and encouraged volunteers.
 Developed policy and procedures to create a safe and fun learning environment.
 Created a fun, safe, and enjoyable environment for kids.
 Partnered with parents in the ongoing task of raising their children with helpful programs and
resources.
  Evaluated age appropriate program materials, equipment, supplies, and space for children’s
ministry and oversee distribution of materials to workers.

 Planned & delivered lessons which engaged & motivated students.

 Dedicated to serving families in the City of Albany through community programs.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Christ’s Church Albany Kids Camp 2016 Director and Creator

 Developed, recruited, and implemented Christ Church Albany’s first skill-based kid’s camp.
 Creator of a community outreach program that resulted in over 40 in attendance involving 8
diverse skill groups.
 Successfully managed over 25 volunteers.

Room Parent
New Scotland Elementary School
 Assisted third grade teacher, Ms. Kimball and students with grading tests, filing class manuals
and documents, organizing classroom materials, field trip planning.
 Assisted first grade teacher with leading a weekly reading group.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Google Drive, Google Classroom, Smartboard