Heather Mosley Linhardt, PhD

Experience

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  SOUTHERN BOONE SCHOOL DISTRICT R1

  Aug 2002 - May 2005

  Teacher of the Gifted

  - Completely re-designed the gifted/talented program for elementary and middle school students. - Created and facilitated interdisciplinary curriculum for exceptional learners based on need, interest, and ability levels. - Developed parent and community involvement plans- Researched and created state and national opportunities for student collaboration and competition

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  University of Missouri

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2011

  Assisted in developing and designing course curriculum, assessments, and instructional sessions for:TDP 2040: Inquiry into Schools, Community, & Society I TDP 4060: Inquiry into Schools, Community, & Society II TSP 2040Worked with co-instructors to facilitate a course revolving around issues of race, class, diversity, exceptionality, and policy issues in the classroom:- developed syllabi- designed and delivered lectures and activities- facilitated small group discussions- evaluated student work - maintained online portion of course on BlackboardTDP 4020Helped facilitate a course revolving around behavior management, instructional techniques, and meeting special needs in the classroom- designed and delivered curriculum and assessments- facilitated small group discussions- evaluated student work- maintained online portion of course on Blackboard Show less

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Jun 2007 - Jun 2011

  • Assistant Editor

    Jun 2007 - Jun 2008

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant / Co-Instructor

    Aug 2006 - May 2007
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  Stanford University

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  Educational Research Consultant

  Center for Education Policy AnalysisCollected qualitative data on successful principal leadership in three urban school districts across the country as part of an Institute for Education Sciences grant. Provided expertise in collecting, organizing, and analyzing qualitative interview data in preparation for written reports and publishable results.

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  University of Missouri

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  Postdoctoral Fellow & Adjunct Assistant Professor

  Developed and taught both online and in-person courses in graduate educational leadership and undergraduate teacher education programs. Developed and implemented research projects on district organization, human resource management, leadership, and policy in K-12 education.

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  Missouri Department of Higher Education

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2013

  Research Associate for Academic Affairs

  Supported P-20 initiatives through administration and reorganization of competitive grants. Served on local, state, and national workgroups and committees for P-20 policy and program development. Analyzed data, research, and reports to design, implement, and monitor public policy.Researched, designed, created, and disseminated a state-wide survey on developmental education. (Final report below.)

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  H-Tiques, LLC

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2019

  Entrepreneur

  Opened an upcycling and vintage/antique resale business. Designed and created all company branding and marketing materials, including: - logo - website- blog posts- marketing and advertising documents- customer communications, and moreCreated upcycled items as well as researched and prepared vintage and antique items for resale.

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  HML Educational Consulting, LLC

  Sept 2020 - now

  Provide personalized services for students and adults including:- tutoring in multiple subject areas- academic support services- editorial services- curricula and content creation - educator workshopsAlso provide lesson plans, activities, additional resources, or independent study materials as needed or requested. Complete projects for clients, such as: - comprehension questions for podcasts- word puzzles for mobile apps- SEO optimized educational articles- non-fiction essays with assessment questions To date, have retained every client as a long-term or repeat client.

  • Educational Consultant/Tutor/Owner

    May 2011 - now

  • Freelance Creator & Writer

    Sept 2020 - now
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  Hero Journey Club

  Jun 2024 - now

  Journey Guide

  • Facilitated engaging small-group discussions on social-emotional topics for journeyers aged 10-17.• Led journeyers through topic-tailored Minecraft missions to enhance learning, engagement, and social skills.