Richard Restaino
High School English Teacher at Cedar Ridge High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Teaching License, Various Types
Texas SBEC
Experience
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Cedar Ridge High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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High School English Teacher
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Jul 2023 - Present
AP English Language & Composition & English III AP English Language & Composition & English III
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Liberty Source
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contractor - Subject Matter Expert / Assessment Item Writer
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Apr 2022 - Present
Contract Assessment Item Writer for Liberty Source, LP (a division of Tango Software). Created original STAAR-style assessment items over a variety of social studies and science content, including use of images, charts, maps, and graphs. Quickly produced high-quality authentic, standard-driven test items that adhere to expected grammar and style norms. Contract Assessment Item Writer for Liberty Source, LP (a division of Tango Software). Created original STAAR-style assessment items over a variety of social studies and science content, including use of images, charts, maps, and graphs. Quickly produced high-quality authentic, standard-driven test items that adhere to expected grammar and style norms.
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A Pass Educational Group, LLC
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contractor - Subject Matter Expert / Curriculum Writer
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Oct 2022 - Aug 2023
Contract Curriculum and Assessment Writer on a variety of projects in humanities subject matters. Among other projects, I wrote assessment and preparation materials for CLEP Western Civilization I and II exams and DSST study guide materials for History of the Soviet Union and History of the Civil War and Reconstruction, meeting strict style guidelines and deadlines for writing and revising items. Recognized by leadership for professionalism and for flexibility across a number of projects and subject matters. Show less
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Pflugerville ISD
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Guest Teacher
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Apr 2023 - May 2023
Guest educator at Weiss High School for various grade levels and classes. Guest educator at Weiss High School for various grade levels and classes.
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LearningMate
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Contractor - Subject Matter Expert / Curriculum Writer
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Contract Subject Matter Expert and Curriculum Writer: Worked remotely with team to develop a robust, engaging AP English Language & Composition course for client, a virtual public charter school. Researched and wrote lessons, including learning goals, prerequisites, course materials, resources, and assessments in accordance with College Board standards and client-driven style guidelines. Collaborated with team to analyze and solve critical challenges. Contract Subject Matter Expert and Curriculum Writer: Worked remotely with team to develop a robust, engaging AP English Language & Composition course for client, a virtual public charter school. Researched and wrote lessons, including learning goals, prerequisites, course materials, resources, and assessments in accordance with College Board standards and client-driven style guidelines. Collaborated with team to analyze and solve critical challenges.
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Elgin ISD
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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High School English Teacher
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Jan 2009 - May 2022
Developed and implemented curriculum in accordance with College Board standards for AP English Language & Composition to a diverse group of students of mixed ability (2015-2022). Designed and implemented curriculum for Pre-AP English II (2010-14), and English I-III according to state and district standards. Designed and implemented engaging curriculum for remote/online instruction. Instructed English Language Learners as part of a Sheltered Instruction program and Special Education students as part of a Collaborative Learning program. Represented high school teachers on Long-Term Strategic Planning Committee (2018) Served as a new-teacher mentor and received consistently positive professional reviews from administration. Show less
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Prufrock Press
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor
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Dec 2007 - Jan 2009
Edited books for publishing company specializing in materials for teachers of gifted and special-needs learners, including Autism Encyclopedia: The Complete Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders by E. Amanda Boutot Ph.D., Matt Tincani Ph.D., and Enriching the Young Naturalist: The Nature of a Science Classroom by Jeff Danielian. Also wrote and edited press releases and promotional materials, updated company web site and Amazon pages. Edited books for publishing company specializing in materials for teachers of gifted and special-needs learners, including Autism Encyclopedia: The Complete Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders by E. Amanda Boutot Ph.D., Matt Tincani Ph.D., and Enriching the Young Naturalist: The Nature of a Science Classroom by Jeff Danielian. Also wrote and edited press releases and promotional materials, updated company web site and Amazon pages.
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Austin Independent School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Dec 2006 - Dec 2007
Substitute teacher for all secondary grade levels at various campuses. Substitute teacher for all secondary grade levels at various campuses.
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Education
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2005 - 2007
Texas State University
Texas Teacher Certification, History -
1993 - 1997
SUNY New Paltz
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science, Journalism
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