Richard A.

Wilford
626 Spanish Oak Dr. Acworth, GA 30102
404. 310. 1668
richardwilford90@yahoo.com
richard.wilford@cobbk12.org

OBJECTIVE To obtain a teaching position with a school system where I will work to close the
achievement gap for all students.

TEACHING My teaching philosophy is to always set high expectations for students as it relates to
PHILOSOPHY academic and social goals. To ensure that my students achieve these goals, I commit to
creating an engaging, standards-based classroom (infusing technology) where I facilitate
students and work diligently to help them reach their academic goals.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
 Supply taught (long-term subbed) in a special education vacancy from January
2015 – May 2015.
 Served on the IEP Team for 5 years.
 4 years of service to one of the biggest school districts in Georgia.
 Mentored/trained new special education teachers in their roles.

EMPLOYMENT Teacher (Special Education) August 2015 – Present

EXPERIENCE Cobb County School District, Marietta, GA
 Develops lessons and materials to meet individual student needs
 Utilizes special methodology for instruction to support student progress using
county and state standards.
 Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the Individualized Education
Program (IEP) for each student on the caseload.
 Addresses the unique needs students in caseload.
 Administers evaluations of student progress on an on-going basis and maintains
appropriate records.
 Follows due process procedures for all referred and eligible students with
disabilities.
 Meets expectations according to the general education teacher job description.
 Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program.
 Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences,
telephoning, and sending written communications.
 Uses technology to support instruction.
 Serves as a resource to general education faculty, administrators, and related
services personnel.
 Works with general education teachers (in a co-taught setting) and as a PLC.
 Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Mental Health Assistant April 2013 – Present

Peachford Hospital, Atlanta, GA
 Provide excellent customer service to incoming patients.
 Provide direct patient care to adults and children with psychiatric disorders and
chemically dependent patients.
 Ensure safety of the patient and the unit.
 Work under the direct supervision of the charge nurse. (RN)
 Richard A. Wilford
626 Spanish Oak Dr. Acworth, GA 30102
404. 310. 1668
richardwilford90@yahoo.com
richard.wilford@cobbk12.org

 Monitor unit, patients and complete rounds as assigned. (every 15 min)

 Conduct groups and assist with counseling patients and treatment.

Training Coordinator May 2010 – May 2014

Walmart, Acworth, GA
 Directed personnel, training and labor relations activities.
 Conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward
organizational objectives.
 Handled under-staffing, disputes, terminating associates and administering
disciplinary procedures.
 Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected applicants.
 Represented company at personnel related hearings and investigations.
 Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions,
interpreting and administering job offers and helping resolve work related
problems.

YOUTH-RELATED Intern January 2012 - April 2012

EXPERIENCE Sandtown Middle School, Atlanta, GA
 Taught academic, social, and behavioral skills under the permanent teachers
supervision
 Volunteered/observed the special education and general education teachers.
 Helped create lesson plans and assist the students when needed.

EDUCATION University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA December 14, 2019

Educational Specialist – Media: Instructional Technology

University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA July 26, 2018

Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education

Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA May 21, 2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

CERTIFICATIONS Middle Grades – Math (4 – 8)

Special Education – General Curriculum
Special Education – Language Arts (P – 5, 4 – 8)
Special Education – Math (P – 5, 4 – 8)
Special Education – Reading (P – 5, 4 – 8)
Special Education – Science (P – 5, 4 – 8)
Special Education – Social Studies (P – 5, 4 – 8)