Richard Fischer
Social Studies Teacher at Holy Cross High School - Flushing, NY- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Level 1
EdpuzzleJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Umpire Training
The Harry Wendelstedt Umpire SchoolFeb, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Social Studies 7-12, Initial Certificate
New York State Education DepartmentJun, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Holy Cross High School - Flushing, NY
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Studies Teacher
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Sep 2020 - Present
• Teach courses in AP Macroeconomics, Economics, Political Science, and U.S. History • Establish an efficient learning environment for classes of upwards of 35 students, catering instruction to the needs of each one • Implement a “flipped classroom” approach to foster student-centered learning activities through online videos and related in-class activities to bridge the home-school learning connection • Differentiate learning in engaging asynchronous and synchronous standards-based lessons that integrate instructional technology, including Google Classroom and SMARTBoard • Effectively prepare students for Regents exams through assessments and activities that mirror the test, including short-essay prompts and stimulus-based questions • Teach into skills for success including primary source analysis, determining reliability of evidence, identifying relationships between documents, and using evidence to support/refute claims Show less
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The CRU Umpires
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New York City Metropolitan Area
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Baseball Umpire
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May 2014 - Present
• Train umpires on basic fundamentals at clinics • Regulate competition & enforce the rules of play • Communicate with other officials and coaches in order to diffuse difficult situations • Resolve complaints from players and coaches and assess any penalties in accordance with the rules • Train umpires on basic fundamentals at clinics • Regulate competition & enforce the rules of play • Communicate with other officials and coaches in order to diffuse difficult situations • Resolve complaints from players and coaches and assess any penalties in accordance with the rules
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Paul D. Schreiber Senior High School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Teacher
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
• Created lesson videos on the collapse of communism, decolonization of Africa & Asia, Modern China, globalization, and environmental threats to accommodate online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic • Supported student learning via Zoom to discuss current events and address student concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic • Planned and taught lessons on the Chinese Civil War, Mohandas Gandhi, and the interwar period for two Global II regents classes • Created lesson videos on the collapse of communism, decolonization of Africa & Asia, Modern China, globalization, and environmental threats to accommodate online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic • Supported student learning via Zoom to discuss current events and address student concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic • Planned and taught lessons on the Chinese Civil War, Mohandas Gandhi, and the interwar period for two Global II regents classes
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Huntington Learning Center
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United States
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Exam Prep Verbal Tutor
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Sep 2017 - Nov 2019
• Tutored high school students 1:1 for standardized tests (ACT & SAT) as well as subject tutoring in history • Answered student questions pertaining to reading, grammar, and writing • Helped students develop smart test taking strategies in order to maximize test scores • Tutored high school students 1:1 for standardized tests (ACT & SAT) as well as subject tutoring in history • Answered student questions pertaining to reading, grammar, and writing • Helped students develop smart test taking strategies in order to maximize test scores
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Virginia Beach Collegiate Baseball League
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Norfolk, Virginia Area
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Umpire
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
• Officiated over 55 collegiate games in 42 days • Officiated the All-Star game, Championship, and all rounds of playoffs • Worked on umpire crews of 2, 3, 4, and 6 umpires throughout the season • Officiated over 55 collegiate games in 42 days • Officiated the All-Star game, Championship, and all rounds of playoffs • Worked on umpire crews of 2, 3, 4, and 6 umpires throughout the season
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Compass Workforce Solutions, LLC
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Coordinator
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May 2016 - Feb 2017
• Prepared & processed payroll for clients who employed between 0 and 100 employees• Created new hire & federal/state poster kits for clients• Documented company processes including HR procedures and social media communication• Trained two interns on payroll procedures• Researched, wrote, and proofread legislative content and emailed to clients• Sourced over 100 candidates for academic chair positons
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Human Resources Intern
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Oct 2015 - May 2016
• Traveled to client sites to conduct various HR functions including audits and payroll• Sourced potential candidates on job boards such as ZipRecruiter, Indeed, and LinkedIn• Prepared employee documents for new hires• Assisted HR Consultants, Generalists, and company Principal with various administrative tasks• Conducted market research on competing firms
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Education
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2018 - 2020
Stony Brook University
Master of Arts - MA, Teaching Social Studies, 7-12 -
2011 - 2015
Siena College
Bachelor’s Degree, Economics -
2013 - 2013
Universität Salzburg
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2007 - 2011
Chaminade High School
High School Diploma, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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