Mariah C. Hardy
Lohrville
Summary
Bringing compassionate and patient approach to supporting students with diverse learning needs. Well-versed in individualized education plans and behavior management techniques, fostering positive learning environment. Committed to making meaningful impact on students' educational journeys.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Carroll Community School District
12.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Co-Taught Forensics, Earth Science, Chemistry, English 9, English 10, American History, and Geography.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Home Tutor
Smith Family
08.2020 - Current
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills
- Developed students confidence through positive reinforcement strategies
- Worked one-on-one with student in core subjects
- Communicated with parents on students' progress.
- Worked on Social Skills
- Utilized creative teaching methods such as games and interactive activities to make learning enjoyable and engaging.
Sales Associate
Carroll Buckle
11.2020 - 08.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12 And Secondary Education
University of South Dakota
Vermillion South Dakota 12-2023
South Central Calhoun
Lake City, IA05.2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Listening skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Motivating students
- Verbal/written communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Small group instruction
Student Teaching
South Sioux City Middle School, South Sioux City, Nebraska January 2023 - May 2023
- Taught ELL behavior students
- Worked with general education students in the classroom
- Co-taught in a Seventh Grade English Classroom
- Co-Taught a program called PEERS to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Special Education Students
- Completed Verbal Behavior workshops, gained certifications of completion
- Observed and participated in IEP Meetings
Fairview Elementary, Carroll, Iowa August 2023 - December 2023
Behavior Focused Classroom
- Took over mentor's caseload for multiple weeks
- Helped monitor students behavior
- Progress monitored students on Phonics Goals
- Observed IEP meetings
- Taught Errorless Learning
- Provided one-on-one help in the Special Education Classroom
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Carroll Community School District
12.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Carroll Buckle
11.2020 - 08.2024
Home Tutor
Smith Family
08.2020 - Current
South Central Calhoun
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12 And Secondary Education
University of South Dakota
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