Edward Doran Richter has over 15 years of experience in education and is currently a teacher at Los Altos Academy of Engineering. He has a passion for technology and innovation and has helped students win engineering competitions. He is skilled at building relationships, learning new concepts quickly, and securing resources creatively. Previously he taught special education and coached swimming.

1. Edward Doran Richter
1722 N Oak Knoll Drive Apt D, Anaheim, CA 92807 (626) 991-4214 er1947a@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• A passion for innovation, quality, and working with people.
• A strong interest in technology and a gift for helping others understand and appreciate it.
• Ability to build a rapport quickly and maintain relationships.
• Skilled at quickly learning new technology, processes and concepts.
• Ability to use creativity in order to secure necessary resources.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Presentation Skills Friendliness
Persuasive Ability Motivation and Determination
Interpersonal Skills Written Communication Skills
Strong Follow-Up Skills Team Player
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Los Altos Academy of Engineering ▪ Teacher ▪ Hacienda Heights, CA ▪ 2007-Present
Lead high school students in engineering projects and teach technology and engineering classes as the only
teacher for the Los Altos Academy of Engineering, a program that teaches technology and engineering.
• Coach students on engineering projects / challenges, including: Electrathon, Botball, MWD Solar
Cup Boat Race, Autonomous Vehicle, Hydrogen-Powered Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle,
Fuel Cell Vehicle, UC Bridge Building Competition, and Pete Conrad Spirit of Innovation
Competition.
• Learned the computer languages C++ and Java (self-taught).
• Classes taught include Principles of Engineering and Engineering Technology.
• Has earned over $150,000.00 in grants.
• Over the last three years, lead fundraising efforts that raised over $36,000.00
Los Altos High School ▪ Teacher / Advisor ▪ Hacienda Heights, CA ▪ 2002-2006
Taught special education students. Served as an advisor to the Los Altos Academy of Engineering’s award-
winning Botball Program.
• Participated in a collaborative teaching pilot program that placed special education students into
regular classes, a revolutionary concept at the time. Convinced teachers to participate and
convinced students to give it a chance.
• Was part of a team that enabled about 50% of special education students to pass the California High
School Exit Exam, compared to the typical rate of less than 20%.
• While serving as an advisor to the Botball Program, it won first place in Southern California
Regionals twice and placed in the top 5 nationally twice.
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District ▪ Substitute Teacher ▪ Hacienda Heights, CA ▪ 2001-2002
SNL Communications ▪ Account Executive ▪ Los Angeles, CA ▪ 2000-2001
Represented clients, primarily Vans brand shoes and skate parks, at a boutique public relations firm.

2. • Worked on a team that secured hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of media placements for
clients by successfully pitching ideas to major media – TV stations like KTLA and magazines like
Details.
South Hills High School ▪ Teacher / Varsity Coach ▪ West Covina, CA▪ 1999-2000
Taught English and served as head varsity coach for the girls’ and boys’ swim teams.
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District ▪ Substitute Teacher ▪ Hacienda Heights, CA ▪ 1998-1999
Ketchum Directory Advertising ▪ Account Service Representative ▪ Los Angeles, CA ▪ 1997-1998
Managed accounts totaling more than $250,000 in annual revenue, including La Quinta Inns, Safelite, New
Hair Institute, and Behavioral Healthcare Corporation.
• Retained 100% of accounts with a focus on customer service and consultative selling.
• Focused on discovering customers’ needs and developing effective solutions.
• Collaborated with La Quinta on its first Internet advertising, still a new tactic at the time.
EDUCATION
B.A. English Literature ▪ American University
Washington, D.C. ▪ 1996
Special Education, Mild/Moderate Emphasis Teaching Credential
Los Angeles, California 2005
Single Subject Teaching Credential
Los Angeles, California 2008
SOFTWARE SKILLS: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Internet applications. Skilled at learning new programs
quickly.