Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
EDUCATIONAL ROLES AND LEADERSHIP
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Academic and Athletic Awards
Volunteer

Molly Carr Reddinger

Teacher
St. Marys,PA

Summary

Professional educator with strong focus on fostering supportive and dynamic learning environment. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and adapting to varying educational needs. Reliable team collaborator driven by results and capable of adjusting to changing demands. Known for effective communication, patience, and leadership qualities that contribute to student success and positive school culture.


Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Substitute Teacher

St. Marys Area School District
09.2022 - Current
  • Delivered engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Provided individualized support to students requiring additional assistance.
  • Pre-K to 5 long-term library substitute - implemented daily lesson plans

Online Math Tutor

The Catchup Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Designed customized lesson plans to meet diverse student needs.
  • Implemented engaging instructional strategies to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and adapted teaching methods accordingly.
  • Fostered a supportive online learning environment that encouraged student participation and confidence.

Elementary Teacher

River Valley School District, Saltsburg Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2021
  • Provided direct instruction in all subject areas with a specialization in mathematics, science, social studies, computers, and art
  • Co-taught mathematics from special education through gifted students using the CRA Model to allow for more long-term acquisition of skills
  • Achieved #1 highest PSSA math scores for Indiana County
  • Implemented reading strategies and enhanced vocabulary and comprehension while teaching reading in the content areas
  • Planned and instructed small group math intervention and enrichment activities focused on differentiation to meet individual needs
  • Collaborated with special education teachers and math liaison to meet the needs of special education students and contribute to IEP and GIEP goal development and implementation
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and collaboration.
  • Maintained positive parent relationship through open communication and utilizing parent volunteers regularly
  • Monitored student progress and analyzed data using formal and informal assessments (daily, weekly, and quarterly) to guide instructional practices
  • Coordinated and fundraised for 4 or more yearly educational trips

Education

K-12 Principal Certification -

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
01.2008

Master of Science - Athletic Administration

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
01.1999

Skills

  • Positive reinforcement
  • Active student participation
  • Innovative teaching methods
  • Effective instructional strategies
  • Assessment techniques
  • Effective classroom management
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Event coordination
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Knowledge and utilization of mathematical concepts
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Peer relationship development

Certification

  • K-6 Elementary Education
  • K-12 Principal

Timeline

Online Math Tutor

The Catchup Center
01.2024 - 05.2024

Elementary School Substitute Teacher

St. Marys Area School District
09.2022 - Current

Elementary Teacher

River Valley School District, Saltsburg Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Athletic Administration

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

K-12 Principal Certification -

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

EDUCATIONAL ROLES AND LEADERSHIP

Managed “Celebrations of Learning” - project sharing events to allow students to present their research projects to families, teachers, and students including: Space Night, American Revolution Vignettes, American Revolution Night at the Museum, and Civil War Authentic Presentations; co-supervised Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom Project; represented Saltsburg Elementary School at the Educational Leadership Institute; served as a mentor teacher for new hires; mentored a pre-student teacher and student teacher; advisor for the Saltsburg High School Freshman Class

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Molly Carr Basketball Instructional Clinic, 2011
  • Girls’ Junior High Volleyball Head Coach - Saltsburg Junior High, 2006 - 07
  • Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Head Coach - Saltsburg High School, 2005
  • Basketball Clinic Instructor - Elementary through High School, 2009-15
  • Girls’ Varsity Basketball Head Coach - Homer Center High School, 2001-05

Academic and Athletic Awards

A C A D E M I C A W A R D S A N D H O N O R S
Annual Presenter of the IUP Women’s Basketball “Molly Carr Student-Athlete Award”, 2013-23
IUP Student Graduation Speaker, 1999
4.0 Cumulative GPA and Provost Scholar, 1999
IUP Woman of the Year Award, 1998-99
NCAA Academic All-America First Team Basketball, 1998-99
NCAA Academic All-America First Team Softball, 1998
NCAA Student-Athlete Second Annual Leadership Conference, 1998
Representative for IUP, Orlando, FL NCAA Academic All-America Second Team Basketball, 1997-98
NCAA Academic All-America Third Team Softball, 1997

A T H L E T I C A W A R D S A N D H O N O R S
IUP Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, 2009
PA State Athletic Conference Student-Athlete of the Year, 1999
PA State Athletic Conference Student-Athlete of the Year, 1998
Women’s College Select Touring Basketball Team, Copenhagen, Denmark PA, 1999
State Athletic Conference Player of the Year Softball, 1999
PA State Athletic Conference Second Team Basketball, 1999
All Conference Division II East Region Second Team Softball, 1999
Member of Women’s Basketball Regional Champion and Elite Eight Team, 1998-99
PA State Athletic All-Conference First Team Basketball, 1998-99
PA State Athletic All-Conference First Team Softball, 1998
All Conference Division II East Region First Team Softball, 1998
PA State Athletic All-Conference First Team Softball, 1997
PA State Athletic All-Conference Second Team Softball, 1996
IUP Women’s Basketball and Softball 4-year Starter, 1995-99