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Natalie Harshman

Substitute Teacher And Teacher's Aide

Summary

Conscientious, responsible worker with a friendly and positive attitude. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; learn new skills and adapt to new environments quickly. Passionate about working with children and have experience with children of a wide age range in educational and other settings. Skilled in languages and multicultural awareness, including American Sign Language and Deaf culture; passionate about supporting and working with Deaf community and have experience working with Deaf/hard of hearing children of all grade levels.

Overview

7
7

Years of experience working with children

6
6
Languages

Work History

Substitute Teacher/Teacher's Aide

Michigan School for the Deaf
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • Teacher's aide for preschool to elementary classes: assisted teachers with lessons and activities, supervised students, and helped them with class work
  • Short-term substitute teacher for all grade levels: followed teachers' lesson plans, supervised students, and assisted them with class work
  • Long-term substitute teacher: created lesson plans and taught my own classes for 3rd/4th grade special needs classroom as well as post-high school life skills class
  • Class sponsor: supported high school students from junior year to graduation through fundraising and planning activities such as prom, junior/senior banquet, and senior trip

Pet Sitter

Paws On The Hill
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Cared for pets for over 30 families at owners' homes including feeding, walking, administering medicine, and overnight stays. (Deaf-owned business)

Customer Service/Cashier

H-Mart
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Handled managerial responsibilities such as cash closing, processing invoices, and coordinating employee schedules
  • Used problem solving skills and communicated with people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds
  • Assisted customers with various inquiries
  • Trained new employees

Assistant

Clarkston Family Farm
05.2021 - 10.2022

(Summer/fall job)

  • Counselor/assistant for children's educational programs
  • Helped teach children (toddler to upper elementary age) through hands-on activities
  • Worked/volunteered at family events
  • Ran market and helped with other tasks on the farm

Tutor/Supplemental Instructor

Wayne State University Academic Success Center
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Japanese language tutoring (individual or group)
  • Group study sessions for psychology
  • Responsible for planning lessons according to each student's needs or important subject areas taught in class
  • Attended workshops and training to improve teaching methods

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Asian Studies

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
09.2017 - 05.2022

No Degree - Study Abroad (2019-2020)

Doshisha University
Kyoto, Japan
05.2001 -

No Degree - Non-Degree Special Student (2023)

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC.
05.2001 -

Skills

Tutoring and Study Habits

Volunteering

  • Michigan School for the Deaf: volunteered at various school events and clubs such as drama, sports games, Carnival Night, Prom, and Singing Hands
  • Girl Scouts (2004-2017; Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards): for Silver Award, set up my own reading program at the Salvation Army children's after school program to help students with reading skills
  • National Honor Society (2015-2017)
  • Various volunteering projects through church
  • Clarkston Family Farm (2021-2022; described above, both paid and volunteer work)

Timeline

Substitute Teacher/Teacher's Aide

Michigan School for the Deaf
08.2023 - 06.2025

Pet Sitter

Paws On The Hill
04.2023 - 08.2023

Customer Service/Cashier

H-Mart
09.2021 - 01.2023

Assistant

Clarkston Family Farm
05.2021 - 10.2022

Tutor/Supplemental Instructor

Wayne State University Academic Success Center
09.2018 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Asian Studies

Wayne State University
09.2017 - 05.2022

No Degree - Study Abroad (2019-2020)

Doshisha University
05.2001 -

No Degree - Non-Degree Special Student (2023)

Gallaudet University
05.2001 -
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