Jennifer Harding
Stansbury Park,UT
Summary
Instructional leader with 21 years of educational experience, including 15 years in the classroom and 6 years as a literacy coach. Skilled in data analysis, systems alignment, instructional coaching, and professional learning, with a strong commitment to collaborative and respectful communication. Proven success improving student outcomes through cross-disciplinary collaboration, including advancing students with severe dyslexia more than one year in reading growth within a single school year.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Literacy Coach
Morningside and Eastwood Elementary Schools
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2020 - Current
- Performed in-depth analysis of student assessment data to drive improvements in educational outcomes.
- Designed targeted literacy interventions to enhance reading proficiency across school community.
- Coached K–2 teachers in district early literacy initiative, supporting implementation of evidence-based instructional practices and data-driven instruction that increased reading proficiency and typical-or-better growth by 12% over two school years.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized literacy plans for struggling students, resulting in improved reading levels.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular team meetings focused on sharing best practices in literacy instruction.
- Coordinated efforts with school leadership on MTSS team to deliver targeted, tailored support for students and empower teachers in addressing diverse challenges.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Mentored staff in best practices for literacy instruction and assessment techniques.
- Served as a mentor to new and struggling educators, sharing expertise in curriculum planning and classroom management techniques.
- Developed cross-curricular projects that integrated literacy skills into other subject areas, deepening student understanding.
- Facilitated family engagement initiatives to promote literacy development at home.
- Supported English language learners by providing targeted instruction in vocabulary development and comprehension strategies.
Classroom Teacher
Pleasant Green Elementary
Magna, UT
07.2005 - 06.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Utilized evidence-based instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs and current performance levels of students.
- Collaborated within a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to develop common formative assessments, analyze student data, and implement targeted reteach and extension groups to ensure mastery of key standards.
Education
Master of Science - Mathematics Education, K-6
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Early Childhood Education
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTSkills
Data Analysis
Professional Learning
Adult Learning
Instructional Coaching
Assessment Literacy
Strategic Planning
Collaboration
Communication Skills
Evidence-Based Practices
Content Integration
Mentoring
Lesson Design
Accomplishments
- Acquired trust of French DLI teachers and opportunities for meaningful coaching by effectively advocating for school French teachers with state French DLI coaches
- Built relationships of trust with ALC teachers within school learning community to allow for meaningful coaching opportunities and for genuine feedback to be given and received
Certification
LETRS Certification
Gifted Endorsement
Instructional Coaching Endorsement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
School Literacy Coach
Morningside and Eastwood Elementary Schools
08.2020 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Pleasant Green Elementary
07.2005 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Mathematics Education, K-6
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Early Childhood Education
Brigham Young University