Hannah Ridolfi Groves
Paducah,KY
Summary
My goal is to obtain a position as a general or special education teacher through the Alternate Certification program where I can utilize my skills and knowledge to assist students in reaching their greatest potential and meet the diverse needs of all students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th and 5th Grade LBD Teacher
Symsonia Elementary School
Symsonia, KY
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Overcame challenges associated with diverse student populations to achieve exceptional outcomes.
- Engaged in workshops and training sessions to enhance educational practices.
Softball Instructor
River City Baseball and Softball Academy
Paducah, KY
07.2012 - Current
- Planned and provided individualized instruction for softball students’ by increasing players strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices and training camps based on their strengths and weaknesses
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored progress
- Promoted proper use of equipment, stretching, warmups, and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries
- Coordinated, advertised, and conducted numerous softball training camps for over 500 campers
- Built strong social media communication and positive interactions through Facebook and Messenger
- Monitored and managed payments of clients in software program
4th and 5th Grade LBD Teacher
Carlisle County Elementary School
Bardwell, KY
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Case Manager for 17 LBD students, grades 4th and 5th
- Resource and Co-teaching in all core content areas
- Developed, implemented, and progress monitored IEP’s, lesson plans, and behavior intervention plans to meet the needs of all students on case load
Substitute Teacher Grades K-8th
McCracken & Graves County Schools
Paducah, KY
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by the classroom teacher and made appropriate accommodations and modifications (paraphrasing, reader, scribe, and manipulatives) to meet the student needs.
- Co-taught with the general education teacher through small group instruction that engaged all students with multiple practice turns and on-going feedback.
- Created and environment conducive to learning by implementing positive behavioral interventions such as use of visual supports, verbal praise, and reward system.
Field Support Trainer
Heska Corporation
Nashville, TN
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Installed and maintained medical equipment and Heskaview software program in over 140 veterinary clinics throughout KY, TN, IL, IN, GA, and AL
- Trained veterinarians and technicians how to: use medical equipment, software program, and visual supports, prepare test tubes of blood, urine, and fecal samples, calculate appropriate chemical panel ratios, analyze results to make appropriate diagnosis, troubleshoot mechanical and user issues
- Provided follow-up customer service and on-going feedback to veterinary staff
- Developed weekly schedule to efficiently service veterinary clinics and staff
- Wrote daily case reports on: summary of veterinary staff trainings, follow-up and customer service visits, documentation of all communication with clinics
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
Benton, KY
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under the supervision of the Pharmacist
- Consulted with customers via phone/in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests
- Performed a wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and customer service
- Assisted Pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responding to customer questions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture: Animal Science Business, Construction Management
University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN05.2021
Undergraduate Studies -
Union University
Jackson, TN05.2017
High School Diploma -
McCracken County High School
Paducah, KY05.2016
Reidland High School
Reidland, KY05.2013
Master of Arts - Elementary Special Eduation
Asbury University
Wilmore, KYSkills
- Building and fostering strong student and customer relationships
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Team player
- Positive attitude
- Conducting small and large group trainings
- Planning
- Organizing
- Communication skills
- Differentiating instruction
- Behavior modifications
- Student engagement
- Creating teacher and support staff schedules
- Student communication
- Staff communication
- Parent communication
- Collaboration
- Strong computer skills
- Strong technology skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google applications
- Infinite Campus
- Technology integration
- Developing engaging lesson plans
- Creating and maintaining ARC due process documents
- Monitoring progress
- Attention to detail
- Performing well in a fast-paced environment
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Troubleshooting skills
- Inclusion strategies
- IEP and BIP implementation
References
- Mr. Dustin Roberts, Director of Special Education, Carlisle County Elementary School, 4557 KY-1377, Bradwell, KY, 42023, 270-519-0982, dustin.roberts@carlisle.kyschools.us
- Mrs. Katy Eddleman, 4th General Education Teacher, Carlisle County Elementary School, 4557 KY-1377, Bradwell, KY, 42023, 270-628-3800, katy.eddleman@carlisle.kyschools.us
- Ms. Emily Logsdon, 2nd and 3rd Grade LBD Special Education Teacher, Carlisle County Elementary School, 4557 KY-1377, Bradwell, KY, 42023, 270-556-2600, emily.logsdon@carlisle.kyschools.us
- Mr. Marc Mavigliano, McCracken County Community Schools Director, McCracken County Schools, 6985 Wesley Circle West, Paducah, KY, 270-217-9690, marc.mavigliano@mccracken.kyschools.us
- Dr. Niki Henderson, DVM Animal Kare Center, Veterinarian, 6646 US Hwy 60, Paducah, KY, 42001, 270-243-0773
- Dr. Clint Ary, DVM Associate Professor of Animal Science, University of Tennessee at Martin, 102 Diagnostics Lab, Martin, TN, 38238, 731-881-1071, cary1@utm.edu
- Ms. Jodie Duncan, Academic Advisor for Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Tennessee at Martin, 15 Mt. Pelia Road, Martin, TN, 38237, 731-881-7663, jdunca64@utm.edu
Honors Memberships
- Kentucky Softball Coaches Association, 06/2023, Inducted into KY Fast Pitch Hall of Fame
- University of Tennessee at Martin, 08/2017, 05/2021, Dean’s List Spring 2021, Awarded 4-year Athletic Scholarship, 4-year member of softball team
- Union University, 08/2016, 05/2017, Awarded Athletic and Academic Scholarship, Member of the softball team
- McCracken County High School, 08/2013, 05/2016, Honor Graduate, KHSAA Softball All State, Region, District Team, KHSAA Softball State Champion Team Member, Member of Softball Team, FFA, FCA, and Pep Club
- Reidland High School, 08/2012, 05/2013, Honor Roll, KHSAA Softball All Region & District Team, All-A Classic Softball State Champion Team Member, Member of Softball Team, FFA, and FCA
- Heartland Worship Center, Member, 2012-Current
Certification
- Orton-Gillingham: 4 day training
- Smackdown: On-demand writing
- Marcia Tate
- Kagan
- SCM Restraint certified
- PBIS
Timeline
4th and 5th Grade LBD Teacher
Symsonia Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
4th and 5th Grade LBD Teacher
Carlisle County Elementary School
01.2024 - 07.2024
Substitute Teacher Grades K-8th
McCracken & Graves County Schools
11.2023 - 01.2024
Field Support Trainer
Heska Corporation
01.2022 - 06.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
10.2021 - 12.2021
Softball Instructor
River City Baseball and Softball Academy
07.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture: Animal Science Business, Construction Management
University of Tennessee at Martin
Undergraduate Studies -
Union University
High School Diploma -
McCracken County High School
Reidland High School
Master of Arts - Elementary Special Eduation
Asbury University