Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Current member of the Northeast Iowa Spinner & Weaver's Guild
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BRENDA HARTING

LA PORTE CITY,IA

Summary

Dedicated and creative educator with multiple streams of work experience, interests, and passion for enriching peoples' lives through community-based projects.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools
08.2013 - Current
  • Assists in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
  • Supports students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
  • Provides one-on-one support for students at all learning abilities, enabling them to become proficient in language arts skills, including reading
  • Implements behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students
  • Seven years as middle school yearbook advisor

7th & 8th Grade Literature and Language Teacher

Belle Plaine Community Schools
08.2008 - 05.2013

Provided separate classes in literature and language for 7th & 8th graders as the sole language arts teacher for the junior high school.


Developed a class for struggling readers based on the Second Chance Reading Program.

Harting Photography

Sole Proprietor, Photographer
06.1985 - 09.2004

Met with potential clients to share package options for their wedding photography then plan my services to meet their needs and wants with contractual agreements.


Photographed weddings, babies, seniors, and families from my home studio or on location.


Worked with film to mask negatives and place orders with my chosen professional lab.


Participated in La Porte City's Chamber of Commerce as possible.




Photography Technician

Waterloo Courier
05.1985 - 09.2002
  • Ensured consistent image quality across multiple platforms through color correction and calibration techniques in the darkroom and in Adobe Photoshop.
  • Worked with multiple people in the newsroom, plateroom, and pressroom to provide images for daily and weekly deadlines to meet publication times.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05.2008

Diploma in Photography -

Hawkeye Institute of Technology
Waterloo, IA
06.1985

Skills

  • Literary analysis
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organizational ability
  • Activity planning
  • Classroom management
  • Knowledgeable in using computer programs
  • Researching resources
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills

Current member of the Northeast Iowa Spinner & Weaver's Guild

In collaboration with other guild members, I have learned to spin yarn, weave, needle felt and knit. I have sold our own sheep fleeces and products because of what I have learned in the guild. I consider myself to be a life-long learner. 

Timeline

7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools
08.2013 - Current

7th & 8th Grade Literature and Language Teacher

Belle Plaine Community Schools
08.2008 - 05.2013

Harting Photography

Sole Proprietor, Photographer
06.1985 - 09.2004

Photography Technician

Waterloo Courier
05.1985 - 09.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English

University of Northern Iowa

Diploma in Photography -

Hawkeye Institute of Technology
BRENDA HARTING