Regina Hardesty
Chardon,Ohio
Summary
Self-motivated educational leader with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 15 years of experience teaching and leading school staff members and education programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Intervention Specialist, K-8
Cleveland Metro School District
08.2015 - Current
- Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the school community.
- Supported school-wide initiatives focusing on improving literacy skills across all grade levels through collaboration with faculty members.
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies and assessments.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop individualized reading plans tailored to each student's needs.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance in addressing literacy concerns within their classrooms, sharing expertise and successful strategies.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
Teacher
National Heritage Academies- Apex Acadmey
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Principal Certificate in Educational Leadership -
PennWest- Edinboro
Edinboro, PA12.2023
Master of Education in Educational Leadership -
Edinboro Universtity
Edinboro, PA12.2014
Certificate in Reading Endorsement (K-12) -
Kent State University
Kent, OH06.2008
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) -
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12.2005
Skills
- Mentoring Teachers
- Formative Assessment
- Teacher Collaboration
- Classroom leadership
- Response to Intervention
Accomplishments
- Active member of the School Building Leadership Team
- Active member of the School Redesign Team
- Data Manager for K-3 TGRG
- Teacher Leader for grades 2-3
- DonorsChoose Teacher Ambassador
- ClassDojo Teacher Ambassador and Mentor
- Certified Nearpod Educator
- Analyzed data of classroom to make decisions based on students academic needs
- Created a safe and positive learning environment
- Developed blended learning lessons
- Developed and implemented student centered lessons
- Used formative assessment practices to revise students learning goals
- Managed classroom with the use of ClassDojo
- Tracked student progress through one on one assessments
Leadership Experience
- Flexibility
- Organization
- Initiative
- Goal-setting
- Growth Mindset
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Creativity
Timeline
Reading Intervention Specialist, K-8
Cleveland Metro School District
08.2015 - Current
Teacher
National Heritage Academies- Apex Acadmey
08.2008 - 06.2015
Principal Certificate in Educational Leadership -
PennWest- Edinboro
Master of Education in Educational Leadership -
Edinboro Universtity
Certificate in Reading Endorsement (K-12) -
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) -
Cleveland State University
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