Allison Hardinger
Sherwood
Summary
Peppy and enthusiastic educator known for innovative teaching methods and personalized care. Successfully developed tailored learning experiences for diverse learners, enhancing engagement and academic achievement. Strong focus on creativity, critical thought, and ensuring every single student has an education that suits their needs.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Alpine School District
Orem, UT And Lehi, UT
- Kindergarten, 2nd, 5th, and 6th grade placements. 4 weeks each, with 16 weeks in 6th grade.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with teaching methodologies and best practices.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet the needs of different types of diverse learners with a focus on fun, engaging, tactile, and artistic learning.
- Elevated 6th-grade class from 80% Below Mastery in Science to 80% Advanced Mastery (100% mastery) within 12 weeks.
Private Nanny
Orem, UT
08.2022 - 05.2026
Direct Support Professional
Respite Solutions
Lake Oswego, OR
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Taught simple ASL and worked as a Preschool Assistant.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Monitored behavioral patterns and provided feedback to optimize support strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery for clients.
Special Needs Nanny
Beaverton, OR
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked as a stand-in Preschool Teacher & Kindergarten Aid during COVID for two children, both with ADHD and one with ODD.
- Implemented engaging educational activities to promote cognitive and social development and constructed in-depth behaviour plans and reward systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05-2026
Skills
- Strong skills in Science, English, and Fine Arts teaching
- Strong ability to implement classroom management and curb behaviors
- Focus on student engagement and differentiated instruction
- Direct, specific, and visual-heavy lesson planning from scratch
Certification
- World Languages Certification (Japanese)
- Fine Arts Certification
Languages
Japanese
Professional Working
Timeline
Private Nanny
08.2022 - 05.2026
Special Needs Nanny
08.2020 - 06.2021
Direct Support Professional
Respite Solutions
06.2020 - 08.2022
Student Teacher
Alpine School District
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah Valley University