Susan J. Hardy
Nipomo, CA 93444
sjhardy4[at]sbcglobal.net
Education and Training
2007 Certificate – 5-Day Professional Development Reading Institute, in partnership with California’s Reading Implementation Centers ad the University of California, Los Angeles, Education Extension
2000 – 08 In-service & Training – ELL, Into English, Phonics and Friends, Guided Reading, School Web Center, Words their Way, Year-Long Planning, Unpacking Math Standards, Supporting English Learners
Houghton-Mifflin Spelling Cards
2003 – 04 Multiple Subjects Credential – Chapman University
1979 – 83 BS in Child Development – California Polytechnic State University
1974 – 78 AS in Early Childhood Studies – Allan Hancock College
Experience
October 2009 – Kinder – 2nd grade Teacher – Academy of Classical present Education of Lompoc – Blochman Union School District
2008, 2009 Organizer SLOCRA Author Fair
1997 – present freelance writer/author/poet/speaker
2000 – present Lucia Mar Unified School District, Santa Maria Bonita School District, Orcutt Unified School District
Kinder – 6th grade Substitute Teacher, 5th grade Overage Teacher, Kindergarten Summer School Teacher, K – 2 After School Literacy Teacher, K – 6 After School Program Site Coordinator, Literacy Support Teacher, Teacher Tutor, ELD Support Teacher
2000 – 2007 Private Tutor K – 12 in Reading and Math
2000 – 2006 Lucia Mar Unified School District’s Volunteer Network – guest author/presenter in elementary classrooms throughout the district
1983 – 1998 Owner – Hardy Family Day Care/Enrichment Program
1993 -1999 Founder – Non-profit Nipomo Book and Toy Lending Library
Professional Memberships
International and California Reading Association
President San Luis Obispo Chapter California Reading Association
Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrator
Past Board member – Youth Coalition, PTA, Nipomo Child Care Provider Network, California School-Age Consortium, Association for the Education of Young Children, Nipomo Book and Toy Lending Library, Nipomo Area Recreation Association – Chairperson for Kids’ Day in Nipomo (several years)
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