Allison Hardy Email & Phone Number

James Lawson High School

- Elected teacher of the year during the 2023-2024 school year. - Improved student outcomes on state testing by completing comprehensive quantitative analysis of biology state test performance and recommendations for course sequencing that reflected student needs - Increased AP chemistry passing scores by 25% in collaboration with district teams and won three national lesson plan competitions for innovations in curriculum development - Oversaw a school curriculum initiative that created a 20% increase in advanced science coursework registration of underrepresented student populations, including the design and successful implementation of a student engagement in collaboration with Vanderbilt, Belmont, Lipscomb, and UT-Martin- Developed and managed a cross-disciplinary faculty professional development program impacting 1,000+ students and focused on curriculum and instructional strategiesSpearheaded a post-Covid faculty wellbeing program fostering retention, promoting inclusion, and increasing faculty mental health - Selected as Knowles Teacher Initiative fellow from a competitive national pool of science and math teachers to improve student outcomes and collaborate with educators nationwide

Placed third overall in district tournament with historic recruitment of student-athletes in tennis program

Hillwood High School

Engaged 150 students each year in investigations with real-life chemistry applications, provided students with leadership roles, and pressed their current conceptual understanding. Created the first annual science day at Hillwood, which was attended by 75 students in 2021. Started an observation club in 2022 for teachers to engage in quality professional development that was run by them throughout the year. Advocated for mentoring within the science department and support for first-year teachers, and created the opportunity for students to take AP chemistry. Mentored five future teachers from Vanderbilt throughout my years of teaching. Created an annual Halloween costume competition in 2021 for teachers to increase the teacher community. Organized an annual oil spill clean-up design competition starting in 2020 for chemistry students at Hillwood and developed a diverse panel of judges(future teachers, MNPS administration, and Vanderbilt graduate students).

East Nashville Magnet High School

Developed culturally responsive lesson plans, created argumentative modeling sequences, and inspired students of minority backgrounds to view themselves as scientists at East Nashville Magnet High School.

East Nashville Magnet High School

Nashville, Tn

- Developed student-teacher mentoring program that ensured 100% passage of teaching certification tests- Increased technology and science competence for graduate students, including consultative feedback for virtual and hybrid learning

Tennessee, United States

- Collaborated on data-driven consultative analyses of educator feedback, identifying emergent professional development needs and themes - Coordinated state-wide professional development impacting 1,000+ higher-education and K-12 educators

Nashville, Tn

- Managed classroom material requests, designed and implemented experiential learning- Analyzed classroom organization, and mentored teaching assistants for improved lesson planning and support of 45 gifted high school students

Nashville, Tn

Strengthened classroom organization, lesson planning, and teaching techniques for 45 gifted high school students.

Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Assisted in teaching two high school chemistry classes by grading, lesson planning, and managing a productive study hall environment.

• Instructed college students in writing coherent lab reports for Inorganic and Physical Chemistry.• Supervised and assisted in experiments for laboratory sections of both Organic Chemistry I and II.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Instructed adult refugees from Syria, Myanmar, and Jordan on English pronunciation and American culture.• Adapted lessons for culturally and linguistically diverse students.• Attended Literacy Works ESL tutor training session and collaborated on curriculum development.

Master Of Education - Med, Secondary Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Robert Noyce Teacher-Scholar, American Chemical Society-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship, Scientist.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Dean’s List 2013-2017, Volleyball, American Institute of Chemists.