Elana Hatcher
Panama City,FL
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development creation and school counseling. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments and working with a large variety of ability levels. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Promotes growth mindset.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Auditorium Manager
Arnold High School
Panama City Beach, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
Theatre Teacher
Arnold High School
Panama City Beach, FL
02.2020 - Current
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
7th Grade Reading and ELA Teacher
Breakfast Point Academy
Panama City Beach , FL
08.2016 - 02.2020
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
Reading Coach for Teachers
Bay District Schools
Panama City , FL
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
- Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
6th Grade Reading and ELA Teacher
Surfside Middle School
Panama City Beach, FL
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
Guidance Counselor
Surfside Middle School
Panama , FL
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
7th Grade Reading and ELA Teacher
Everitt Middle School
Panama City, FL
08.2005 - 06.2009
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL10.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2003
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Student Records Management
- Teacher Support
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Special Education
Certification
English 6-12
Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5-9
Guidance and Counseling PK-12
Reading Endorsement
Exceptional Student Education K-12
ESOL Endorsement
Timeline
Auditorium Manager
Arnold High School
08.2021 - Current
Theatre Teacher
Arnold High School
02.2020 - Current
7th Grade Reading and ELA Teacher
Breakfast Point Academy
08.2016 - 02.2020
Reading Coach for Teachers
Bay District Schools
08.2014 - 06.2016
6th Grade Reading and ELA Teacher
Surfside Middle School
08.2010 - 06.2014
Guidance Counselor
Surfside Middle School
08.2009 - 06.2010
7th Grade Reading and ELA Teacher
Everitt Middle School
08.2005 - 06.2009
Master of Education - School Counseling
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Education
University of West Alabama
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