1. 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 (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.
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2.  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 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,
California
English 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.
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3.  Read and evaluated prospective students’ Admissions Files
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California
Assistant 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
 Directed college writing center
Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Professor 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 MEMBERSHIPS
Modern 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
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4. Exceptional Teaching (student nominated).
Fellowship, Oxford University Humanities Institute for 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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