ANDREW HAND
New York
Summary
Resourceful and enthusiastic educator with current experience as a Teaching Assistant and Relief Teacher with 2 New York schools. Enjoy creating a positive, environment that encourages self-belief, confidence and resilience. Forward-thinking professional experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Rhinebeck Public School District
Rhinebeck, New York
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment
- Guided learning process, achieving curriculum goals and objectives
- Employed creative problem solving techniques when addressing challenging behaviors or issues that arise
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
New York City, New York
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Served as a mentor for new substitute teachers when necessary.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
Substitute Teacher
Poughkeepsie Public School
Poughkeepsie, New York
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills while managing multiple classrooms
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in classroom activities
- Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers
Public Relations & Researcher
Cadus
Berlin
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Non-profit and independent aid organisation, https://www.cadus.org/en/
- Managed Social Media, took photos, video, and assisted with office administration
- Non-profit and independent aid organisation, https://www.cadus.org/en/
Catering Co-ordinator
Anna's Kitchen
Berlin
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Catering Company, Annaskitchen.de/
- Food prep, creating event menus and managing economic aspects of the business
- Catering Company, Annaskitchen.de/
English Tutor
Early Morning Reading, New York Cares
New York
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: City, https://www.newyorkcares.org/
- Tutored children in English at a breakfast Remedial program for inner city children in Brooklyn
- City, https://www.newyorkcares.org/
Education
B.A - WORLD HISTORY
C.U.N.Y. Hunter College
City, New York12.2013
M.A - GLOBAL HISTORY
Freie Universität/Humboldt Universität
BerlinSkills
- Clear communication skills
- Multi-cultural openness
- Conflict resolution
- De-escalation skills
Locations
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- Rhinebeck, NY
- Berlin
- Brooklyn, NY
- New York, NY
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
12.2024 - 05.2025
Substitute Teacher
Rhinebeck Public School District
03.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Poughkeepsie Public School
03.2023 - 06.2024
Public Relations & Researcher
Cadus
01.2021 - 07.2022
English Tutor
Early Morning Reading, New York Cares
10.2017 - 05.2018
Catering Co-ordinator
Anna's Kitchen
01.2016 - 01.2019
B.A - WORLD HISTORY
C.U.N.Y. Hunter College
M.A - GLOBAL HISTORY
Freie Universität/Humboldt Universität
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