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Canyon College
Jane Harding, Ed.M., B.S.
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Biographical Information
CERTIFICATION
READING SPECIALIST/ELEMENTARY TEACHER
- Embraces a philosophy that recognizes the individual potential of each student
Recognized for patience, flexibility, appreciation of differences, and perseverance
EDUCATION
Ed.M./Reading Specialist - SUNY at Buffalo, NY, May 1996
B.S. in Elementary Education - State University College at Fredonia, NY, May 1993
- Graduated Cum Laude with a 3.5 G.P.A.
Awarded Student Teaching with Honors having exceeded all required expectations
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION
Gifted and Talented Teacher - Spring 2000
- Integrated Bloom’s Taxonomy into daily lessons to promote higher-level thinking skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1997 - Present Elementary Teacher - Grade 4, Dr. Raul Garza Jr. Elem., San Benito, TX
- Effectively implemented TAAS (Texas Assessment and Achievement of Skills) curriculum to
improve students’ scholastic standards in reading, math, and writing
- Established a variety of effective teaching strategies that include cooperative learning,
directed lessons, learning centers, and numerous hands-on activities
- Created a positive learning environment with consistent discipline
1996 - 1997 Elementary Teacher - Grade 4, DeSales Catholic School, Lockport, NY
- Successfully orchestrated team teaching efforts in science and reading
- Implemented Cross-Age Tutoring with First Graders to enhance reading/writing skills
Feb. 1996 - May 1996 Reading Clinical Practicum-Junior High, SUNY at Buffalo, NY
- Assessed reader strengths and limitations via diagnostic testing
- Designed and adapted instruction for two disabled readers
- Employed effective strategies to foster reading independence
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Conferences and Workshops
- Success For All Reading Program
- Michael Eaton Reading and Writing Workshops
- Sharon Wells Math Program
- Bloom’s Taxonomy
- Learning Centers
- Cooperative Learning
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
1998 - present Board of Parish Education - St. Paul Lutheran Church, Harlingen,TX
- Oversee and organize activities and use of curriculum for Sunday School classes
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Internet, Microsoft Works, Web Quests, and Power Point