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Mandy Harrison

@mandyharrison

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Experienced elementary educator focused on student growth and inclusive classrooms.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a student-centered role where I can apply differentiated instruction and reading expertise, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to professional growth and school initiatives.

I am a detail-oriented educator with over twenty-one years of classroom experience supporting students and families across grades from Junior Kindergarten to fourth grade. I design, align, and implement lessons to state standards while differentiating instruction to meet IEPs and 504 plans.

I foster positive classroom environments and strong student relationships, participate actively in faculty development, and lead school initiatives such as an energy campaign. I have been recognized as Teacher of the Year at two schools (2020 and 2024).

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Development (Cum Laude) and a Master of Education in Reading Instruction/Reading Specialist (Summa Cum Laude), and I bring strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to support student achievement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

General Education Teacher

Current

Columbia Academy

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years 10 months)

Designs and delivers standards-aligned, differentiated instruction for diverse learners, leads school energy initiative with TVA, and fosters positive student relationships; recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2024.

Classroom Management Lesson planning Student Engagement Professional Development Educational Leadership

General Education Teacher

Hickman County

May 2003 - Jul 2020 (17 years 2 months)

Designed and implemented standards-aligned lessons for grades K–4, differentiated instruction for IEPs/504 plans, and maintained a positive classroom environment over a 17-year tenure; recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2020.

Lesson planning IEP 504 Accommodation Classroom Management Professional Development Student Engagement