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Hobbies and Interests
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Margaret Mary Hiser

Tempe,AZ

Summary

Accomplished Catholic primary teacher with 20+ years of experience delivering curricula that foster academic excellence and spiritual growth. Eager to contribute to a faithful Catholic school community that is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded scholars .

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Second Grade Interventionist

Grande Innovation Academy
07.2024 - Current


  • Gather, organize, and analyze data on student needs and progress
  • Develop intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs
  • Teach Reading and Math to individual and small groups


Kindergarten & Second Grade Teacher

Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
08.2007 - 05.2024
  • Organized learning resources and classroom environment to maximize learning in various group sizes
  • Multi-tasked by balancing whole-group, small-group and individual instruction to accommodate different academic and learning styles
  • Maintained discipline in calm and supportive manner
  • Communicated regularly and effectively with colleagues, parents and administration
  • Mentored new teachers and aides
  • Noted for ability to defuse student anxiety and relieve tensions between students
  • Initiated open and transparent communication between administration and staff

Kindergarten Aide

Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
08.2005 - 07.2007
  • Assisted teacher in instruction and classroom management duties
  • Commended for a friendly and supportive manner and a calm and professional demeanor
  • Influenced development of classroom strategies, thereby enabling move to lead teaching position

Third Grade Teacher

Immaculate Heart Academy
08.2002 - 06.2004
  • Performed standard teaching and classroom management duties
  • Commended for maintaining professionalism and calm in stressful situations
  • Assisted in resolution between disgruntled parents

Homeschool Teacher

Self-employed
08.2001 - 05.2002

Successfully implemented Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum by Laura Berquist for 2nd and 4th grade students


Negotiated the acquisition of a curbside heeler canine (aka mutt) between children and husband


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
01.1990

Skills

  • Effective Communicator
  • Story Telling
  • Classroom Management
  • Finding Humor
  • Social-Emotional Intelligence
  • Truth and Wonder Seeker
  • Adaptability & Problem Solving
  • Quiet Leadership (mostly)

Accomplishments

Co-led a community favorite Kindergarten production, highlighting American Patriotism and the significant influence of Catholic Saints upon our country (9 years)


Prepared Second Graders for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (8 years)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Catholic Faith
  • Marriage and Family Commitment
  • Friendship & Community Building
  • Hiking
  • Health & Nutrition
  • Reading
  • Cooking
  • Cold Plunging
  • Sports
  • Theatre

Timeline

Second Grade Interventionist

Grande Innovation Academy
07.2024 - Current

Kindergarten & Second Grade Teacher

Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
08.2007 - 05.2024

Kindergarten Aide

Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
08.2005 - 07.2007

Third Grade Teacher

Immaculate Heart Academy
08.2002 - 06.2004

Homeschool Teacher

Self-employed
08.2001 - 05.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Northern Arizona University
Margaret Mary Hiser