Rita Hardy
Secondary English Teacher
Sahuarita,AZ
Summary
Experienced teacher individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Experienced candidate develops strategies and scaffolds to help students bolster academic performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
Sahuarita Unified School District
Sahuarita, AZ
08.2022 - Current
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on best practices and research-based strategies.
- Championed a growth mindset among staff by promoting reflective practices and encouraging educators to take risks in their instruction.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
Peer Mentor
Sahuarita Unified School District
Sahuarita, AZ
08.2022 - Current
- Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
- Implemented strategies to help mentees manage stress and difficult emotions.
- Provided guidance to peers on academic and personal matters, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Conducted regular check-ins with mentees to monitor progress towards achieving their goals and to address any concerns or challenges faced along the way.
Professional Developement Facilitator
Sahuarita Unified School District
Sahuarita, AZ
08.2021 - Current
- Mentored new teachers as part of a school-wide professional development program, sharing best practices and offering guidance for successful classroom management.
- Contributed actively to faculty meetings by sharing insights about effective pedagogical practices that led to improved instructional approaches within the school community.
- Designed and delivered web-based, self-directed learning materials.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary learning experiences, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills across subject areas.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
Secondary English Teacher
Sahuarita Unified School District
Sahuarita, AZ
08.2017 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops and trainings to stay current on best teaching practices and enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering critical thinking and connections between subjects.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, providing tailored support for individual student needs and objectives.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Education
Master of Education - Teaching And Teacher Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Major; Adolescents, Community, And Educati
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ 05.2001 -
Skills
Age-Appropriate Curriculum
Self Motivation
Student Engagement
Outstanding interpersonal abilities
Differentiated Instruction
Encouraging and Motivating Students
Instructional planning skills
Collaborative learning
Adaptability and Flexibility
Relationship Building
Analytical Thinking
Committed to continuous improvement
Certification
Standard Professional Secondary Education 6-12; Structured English Immersion Endorsement, K-12
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Sahuarita Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Peer Mentor
Sahuarita Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Professional Developement Facilitator
Sahuarita Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Secondary English Teacher
Sahuarita Unified School District
08.2017 - Current
Master of Education - Teaching And Teacher Education
University of Arizona
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Major; Adolescents, Community, And Educati
University of Arizona
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts -
Pima Community College
05.2001 -