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Deanne Hatcher

Humboldt,IA

Summary

Dedicated educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, committed to creating stimulating, encouraging and supportive learning experiences for all students.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

5th Grade Math Teacher

Humboldt Middle School
08.2011 - Current
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Conducted over 400 PT Conferences to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
  • Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

4th Grade Teacher

Gilmore City Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2011
  • All responsibilities listed above as well as the following:
  • Enhanced reading skills through use of children's literature and reader's theater.
  • Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.
  • Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
  • Served as a mentor to first year teachers in the AEA's First Year Mentoring program.
  • Served on the District Leadership Team
  • Sent out weekly newsletters to parents

2nd Grade Teacher

Twin Rivers Elementary
08.2005 - 06.2009
  • Same responsibilities as previously listed
  • hosted a student teacher who is now a PK-8th grade principal

5th/6th Grade Special Education

Manson Northwest Webster Schools
08.2003 - 06.2005
  • Maintained regular communication with students, parents and colleagues regarding student progress.
  • Responsible for IEP development, data collection, implementation, transition plans and goals.
  • Maintained special education student caseload.
  • Created recommendations to maximize the learning environment of a visually impaired student.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - PK-6 Early Childhood/Elem Educator W/ Special Ed

Iowa State University
Ames, United States
12.1999

Skills

  • Special Education Experience
  • IEP Implementation and Knowledge
  • Technology Integration
  • Cooperating teacher for 7 student teachers
  • Completed Trauma Informed Online Academy
  • Distance Learning through Zoom
  • Lesson Planning
  • Teacher Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Standardized tests proctor
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified
  • Safe, Positive Learning Environment

Skills

  • Leadership Skills - 5th Grade Team Leader, work effectively alongside colleagues & administrators, guide & inspire students, mentor
  • Communication Skills - Parent/Teacher Conferences, giving feedback
  • Classroom Management - establishing trusting relationships, maintaining classroom authority
  • Creativity - Design Engaging Lesson Plans
  • Organizational skills - meeting deadlines, grading, preparing lessons, scheduling, classroom space
  • Adaptable - changing curriculum requirements, unexpected classroom interruptions, modifying lesson plans, new technology
  • Problem Solving Skills - flexibility, managing student behavior, conflict resolution

Timeline

5th Grade Math Teacher

Humboldt Middle School
08.2011 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

Gilmore City Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2011

2nd Grade Teacher

Twin Rivers Elementary
08.2005 - 06.2009

5th/6th Grade Special Education

Manson Northwest Webster Schools
08.2003 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Arts - PK-6 Early Childhood/Elem Educator W/ Special Ed

Iowa State University
Deanne Hatcher