1130 McLean Blvd. 1130 McLean Blvd.

Eugene, OR 97405
614-312-0031
shannonharty@gmail.com

ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Reflective and dynamic professional who is committed to providing an engaging and supportive learning
environment for all students. Keen eye for the teachable moments in each encounter with a child and
dedication to tailoring learning experiences to the needs of the individual. Hardworking, communicative, and
determined educator who collaborates with all members of the school to meet the needs of every student and
the community.

Areas of Teaching Proficiency Include the Following:
Blooms Taxonomy & Theory of Multiple Intelligences ~ Positive Behavior Support ~ Thematic Units ~ Data
Analysis ~ Individualized Education Plans ~Common Core State Standards ~ Guided Reading ~ Daily 5 ~ Caf
Literacy Instruction ~ Individual Reading Inventories ~ Technology Integration ~ Response to Interventions ~
(PBIS) ~Writers Workshop ~ Readers Workshop ~ Bridges Math Curriculum ~ EngageNY Math Curriculum ~
Storytown Reading Curriculum ~ Interactive Writing ~Treasures Reading Curriculum ~ Guided Language
Acquisition Design (GLAD) ~ Positive Learning Communities (PLC) ~ Second Step

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EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Master of Arts Elementary Education, October 2006
Columbia University Teachers College, New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts Sociology & Anthropology, December 2002
Semester abroad in Kenya and Tanzania
Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR

Continuing Education Western Oregon University
Enrolled in READ Oregons Reading Endorsement Program

Oregon Initial I Teaching License (Early Childhood; Elementary: Multiple Subjects Self-Contained)

New York Elementary Education Initial Certification (grades 1-6)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Teacher-Laurel Elementary School, Junction City OR 2008-present
1
st
/2
nd
grade(2008-2009), 2
nd
grade (2010-2012), Kindergarten (2012-present)
Collaborate with grade-level team members, instructional assistants, and specialists to plan and teach all
content areas.
Incorporate a variety of whole group, small group, and individual strategies to meet Common Core State
Standards in literacy and math.
Design and teach meaningful art and science curricula using community resources and grants
Maintain proactive communication with families via phone calls, emails, conferences, family nights, and
weekly newsletters.
Attend conferences focused on PBIS, RTI, READ Oregon, CCSS, literacy curriculum design, Bridges, and
EngageNY.
Integrate technology with iPads in the classroom.
Shannon L. Harty

Long-Term SubstituteCentral Linn Elementary School, OR Mar.-June 2010
1
st
grade
Planned and taught lessons in all curricular areas to meet state standards in reading, math, writing,
science, art, and social studies.
Maintained communication with parents
Participated in weekly staff development meetings.

Substitute Teacher- Cooperative Family Center, Eugene OR 2007-2008
Infant to 3
rd
grade
Collaborated with staff to develop and facilitate age-appropriate projects, led class meetings to foster social
skills and literacy growth, and facilitated conflict resolution and foster appropriate social responses.

Field Researcher- Oregon Research Institute, Eugene OR Apr.- June 2008
Performed DIBELS & Woodcock-Munoz in several kindergarten and 1
st
grade classrooms across Oregon.

Teacher- Central Park East Elementary School, Harlem NY 2006-2007
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1
st
grade, 2006-2007
Co-planned, implemented, & documented multi-disciplinary, inquiry-based curriculum.
Assessed performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferences, peer evaluation, family
conferences & feedback, self assessment checklists, running records, curriculum projects, student
portfolios, and NYC ECLAS literacy assessments.
Wrote comprehensive, narrative progress reports for each child & held twice-yearly family conferences.
Attended weekly co-learning and planning sessions with other teachers on perceptual development and
descriptive review, twice-monthly professional development classes through the Elementary Teachers
Network, and Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Reunion Days provided ongoing professional
development.


Student Teacher -P.S. 372, Brooklyn NY Spring 2006
1
st
grade inclusion class
Supported balanced literacy program through implementation of reading and writing workshops.
Taught math according to Everyday Mathematics curriculum.
Assessed performance with running records, unit tests, and rubrics.
Student Teacher- P.S. 154, Harlem NY Fall 2005
4
th
Grade
Designed and implemented inquiry-based, hands-on ecology unit aligned with 4
th
grade state
standards.
Co-planned and taught memoir unit according to writing workshop model & state writing benchmarks.

Save the Children Literacy VISTA- Step By Step, Harts WV 2003-2004
Launched Renaissance Learnings Accelerated Reader program for 150 students (K-12).
Collaborated with teachers to design peer tutoring program for 66 students.
Organized family literacy events.
Designed volunteer program, oversaw 20 volunteers, and created a tracking system.
Co-wrote grants for literacy supplies.

Instructor and Counselor Supervisor- Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, Fossil OR 2003
Taught science, teambuilding, & wilderness skills to students K-12 in the outdoors.
Planned and led science & technology focused Salmon Camp programs for American Indian students.
Trained and managed counseling staff of 20.