Marni Steinhardt is an experienced educator with a Masters in Education from Mercer University and 7 state certifications in Special Education. She has worked as a teacher in various settings, including the Ronald McDonald House, Purple Hippo Art Studio, Georgia Cyber Academy, and Epstein School, developing individualized lesson plans and therapeutic sessions to meet each student's needs and goals. Her approach focuses on nurturing social, emotional, and personal growth alongside academics to help students achieve an enduring understanding and master their learning styles.

1. Marni Steinhardt
1841 Bishops Green Drive Marietta, Georgia 30062
646~417~3631 / marnisteinhardt@gmail.com
Accomplished educator successful in creating, implementing, and maintaining a positive classroom community;
focused on helping each child become whomever they aspire to be. A Master’s Degree in Education, 7 state
certifications in Special Education, and vast experience in the classroom and curriculum development. Classroom
environment is focused on nurturing the idea of equalizing the importance of academics along with social, emotional,
and personal growth. Strength in creating and implement exciting, organized, differentiated, and goal oriented lesson
plans. Strategically developed to promote interest, inquiry, reasoning, application, and skill building among each
student. Method of education develops the ability for each student to achieve an enduring understanding of the
lesson at hand, while mastering the art of their individual learning styles.
EDUCATION
❖ MERCER UNIVERSITY — Atlanta, GA ​Masters Degree – Masters in Education
❖ HUNTER COLLEGE — New York, NY ​Bachelors Degree – Child Psychology
CERTIFICATES
GEORGIA EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE ​2015-2020
❖ Special Education General Curriculum (P-12) ❖ Early Childhood Education (P-5)
❖ Special Education: Reading, Science, Language Arts, Social Science, & Math – Cognitive Level (P-5)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE / CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA ​Teacher ​ ​2014 - 2016
❖ Exude standards of professional growth needed to develop and execute positive and supportive therapeutic family
sessions. Developed and implemented therapeutic sessions based on the individual needs and goals of each child.
PURPLE HIPPO ART STUDIO — Dunwoody, GA ​Executive Director 2014 - 2016
❖ Develop curriculum, goals, and objectives for various schools and organizations in the community.
❖ Teach, observe, and assess students based on individual needs and goals. Set standards of quality assurance
and foster positive relationships with all.
GEORGIA CYBER ACADEMY – Atlanta, GA ​Special Education Teacher ​2013-2015
❖ Partnering with parents and colleagues to manage course goals, curriculum and materials that benefit the individual needs
of students. Creating strategies to engage and nurture student learning and relationships.
❖ Building a virtual environment conducive to learning. Prioritizing student needs so that each child reaches their full
potential.
❖ IEPs and Eligibility meetings.
EPSTEIN SCHOOL — Sandy Springs, GA ​Teacher ​ 2007-2013
❖ Motivating, educating, and overseeing actions of students and team. Ability to understand, communicate, and assist with
those who struggle.
❖ Provide professional leadership for the school securing the success and improvement, ensuring high quality education.
❖ Guide and facilitate activities of children including, but not limited to, arranging materials and plans for the classroom.
❖ IEPs and Eligibility meetings.
❖ Structuring lesson plans for: Social Skills, Special Programs, Reading Comprehension, Math, Social Studies,
Writing & Technology, etc​.