April Hamm
South Jordan,UT
Summary
Literacy Specialist with extensive experience at Canyons School District, utilizing data analysis and curriculum development to improve student comprehension and engagement. Proficient in e-learning platforms and creating collaborative learning environments. Expertise in mentoring diverse learners and applying effective instructional strategies to achieve academic success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Specialist
Canyons School District
Sandy, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Use data to drive instruction of reading and comprehension
- Utilize small group instruction
- Use various strategies to engage and remediate struggling students
- Work with 9-12 grade students to improve comprehension and decoding.
- Work with 9-12 grade multilingual learners to improve language and reading.
Student Success Coach
Canyons School District
Sandy, USA
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Create video content to instruct and support families, teachers, and students.
- Student and family support for online classes through Canyons Virtual Academy.
- Provided technical and academic support.
- Analyzed academic and engagement data to provide solutions.
- Communicated with families, students, teachers, and principals in order to support student success.
Online Elementary Teacher
Canyons School District
Sandy, USA
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Lead elementary teacher for Canyons Online.
- Serve on the Building Leadership Team, and communicate regularly with my principal, coach, and elementary team.
- Responsible for developing curriculum, content creation, and live teaching for K-5 students.
- LETRS reading certification.
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Canyons School District
Sandy, USA
07.2014 - 01.2020
- Building Leadership Team member for 4th grade for 3 years.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students, including those with special needs and English language learners
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and data analysis.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan interdisciplinary projects and promote cross-curricular connections.
Second Language Teacher, Early Intervention Teacher
Camden County Schools
Saint Marys, USA
07.2004 - 05.2014
- I was responsible for two populations of students. I am responsible for coordinating the curriculum taught to English second language learners.
- I also teach these students any supplemental English they may need.
- I work in a pull-out learning lab where I serve these students and Early Intervention Students.
- These students are served in supplemental reading and math for Tier 2.
Education
MA - English as a Second Language
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2014
BA - Early Childhood Education
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL01.2001
None - music education
Florida State
Tallahassee, FL06.1999
Associate - music education
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL06.1998
Skills
- E-learning platforms and instructional design
- Curriculum development and assessment
- Organizational skills
- Written communication and editing
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Classroom management strategies
- Student mentoring and support
- Teaching science and math
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Data analysis and collection
- Online education experience
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration and management
- Technical proficiency in learning technologies
- Experience with neurodevelopmental disorders
Certification
• English as a Second Language, Present
• Teaching Certification, Endorsed to teach English as a Second Language
• Music Education, Endorsement to teach music to K-6 students
• Professional Educator License, Elementary Education, 01/17, 06/22, Certified to teach grades K-6 in the state of Utah
• K-5 certificate, Georgia
• Driver's License, Present
• Teaching Certification, Endorsed to teach English as a Second Language
• Music Education, Endorsement to teach music to K-6 students
• Professional Educator License, Elementary Education, 01/17, 06/22, Certified to teach grades K-6 in the state of Utah
• K-5 certificate, Georgia
• Driver's License, Present
Languages
English, Fluent
Willing To Relocate
Jacksonville, FL
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Literacy Specialist
Canyons School District
09.2025 - Current
Student Success Coach
Canyons School District
07.2022 - 08.2025
Online Elementary Teacher
Canyons School District
01.2020 - 06.2022
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Canyons School District
07.2014 - 01.2020
Second Language Teacher, Early Intervention Teacher
Camden County Schools
07.2004 - 05.2014
MA - English as a Second Language
Western Governors University
BA - Early Childhood Education
University of North Florida
None - music education
Florida State
Associate - music education
Florida State College at Jacksonville