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Lynn Hardee

Houston,Texas

Summary

Dynamic professional in the educational arena with demonstrated capabilities in instructional effectiveness. Committed and motivated to creating a synergistic and professional learning environment among faculty that promotes personal and professional growth through targeted teacher training and instructional improvements, consistently elevating student improvement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Classroom Teacher

St. Francis Episcopal School
06.2019 - Current
  • Team Lead, Fourth Grade: Collaborate heavily with team members across content areas to achieve necessary academic growth for student success, including cross- curricular activities. Currently responsible for partnering with colleague in Humanities, comprising of reading, writing, and social studies across two academic schedule blocks. Daily accomplishments include navigation of curriculum and planning, scheduling of lessons and enrichment activities, implementation of best classroom management practices, and creating engaging and effective instruction for students entering Middle School.
  • First Grade: Self-contained classroom utilizing TEKS, CCCS, duties include implementing/assessing TCRWP, F&P Guided Reading program, Words Their Way Phonics Program, Bridges Math Curriculum/Number Corner, to 21 students. Manage intricate daily scheduling. Collaborate with team to create daily lesson plans/long range planning
  • Kindergarten: Same as previous position in First Grade but in a co-teach classroom setting
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication across all grade levels

Math Intervention Specialist/Classroom Teacher

The Regis School Of The Sacred Heart
06.2017 - 06.2019

ELA/SS 4thGrade, 2018-2019

  • Introduced TCRWP , balanced literacy, with read-aloud, mentor texts, journals, conferring and modeling following current 4th grade TEKS. Introduced narrative and expository writing, Star 360 Testing
  • Taught Texas History as outlined by 4thgrade TEKS, Responsible for putting together a Social Studies committee to research, develop, and implement up-to-date and rigorous curriculum.

Math Interventionist, 2017-2018

  • Worked closely with administration and teachers to develop and implement a new math intervention program
  • Responsible for Intervention/Enrichment of math students Pre-K 3-8th Grade, utilizing push-in/pull-out format, 1:1, and small group

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Cypress Fairbanks ISD
06.2012 - 06.2017

Millsap Elementary

3rd Grade, September 2015 to 2017

  • Math as outlined in 3rdGrade TEKS utilizing manipulatives, technology, math rotations, small group differentiated instruction
  • Physical and Life Sciences 3rd grade TEKS utilizing hands on activities, technology
  • Improved student STAAR test scores

Kindergarten, September 2013-2015

  • Focused on reading growth through TCRWP, Balanced Literacy via whole/small group/word work, F&P Guided Reading
  • Differentiated word work rotations and math rotations
  • Achieved above-average success rate with students
  • Science exploration

Spillane Middle School

Paraprofessional, 6-8 Grade LIFE Skills, September 2012-2013

  • Implemented/tracked IEP’s for special needs student’s daily success
  • Collaborated with teachers, case managers, supervisors, and administration in order to provide best practices to student
  • Completed and maintained daily data sheets

Classroom Teacher

Wee Wuns Weekday Ministries
06.2007 - 06.2012

PreK-4 Teacher 2007-2012

  • Worked collaboratively with partner to develop/implement lesson plans, assess students for PreK-4 at NAEYC facility
  • Children engaged in hands-on activities in a student-centered classroom, in pre-writing, science, pre-math, and dramatic play, infusing DAP into all curricular areas
  • Responsible for parent/teacher conferences, year-end assessments and NAEYC compliance
  • Develop whole child socially, emotionally, and academically through DAP

Education

Certificate - EC-6 Certification

ACP-Webcentric/ E-Tools For Education
12.2013

BBA - Marketing

Sam Houston State University
08.1987

Skills

  • In depth knowledge of Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessments System
  • Broad understanding of TCRWP across grade levels
  • Proficient in Patterns of Power Grammar Conventions
  • Trained in Words Their Way Phonics and Spelling Program
  • Proficient with Veracross Student Information Systems
  • Growing understanding of research and data analysis, ERB Testing
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong collaborator, interpersonal, and team-building skills

Additional Information

Prior to my teaching experience, I worked in the Advertising Field for 12 years on the Agency side, leaving the industry as an Account Supervisor. A few of the accounts I collaborated and served on were Exxon, Texaco, Houston Metro, Beech Aircraft, and King Ranch.

References

Upon request

Accomplishments

    Training and Certifications

  • Responsive Classroom
  • 450+ hours of Professional Development
  • Gifted and Talented Program
  • Promethean Board
  • Apple Teacher
  • Committees and Conferences (CFISD)

  • SAES Presenter
  • HAIS Collaborator in Humanities
  • CPOC and Team Leader
  • Mentor Teacher to RST Students
  • CFISD-RRR Leadership Conference

Timeline

Elementary Classroom Teacher

St. Francis Episcopal School
06.2019 - Current

Math Intervention Specialist/Classroom Teacher

The Regis School Of The Sacred Heart
06.2017 - 06.2019

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Cypress Fairbanks ISD
06.2012 - 06.2017

Classroom Teacher

Wee Wuns Weekday Ministries
06.2007 - 06.2012

BBA - Marketing

Sam Houston State University

Certificate - EC-6 Certification

ACP-Webcentric/ E-Tools For Education
Lynn Hardee