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Ethan Handfinger

Richboro,PA

Summary

Energetic and Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating and learning-focused classroom environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

ESS
01.2023 - Current
  • Experience teaching all students with varying levels of academics
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Grade 6 Student Teacher

Student Teaching
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Incorporated multi-modal learning
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
  • Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code. (PBIS)
  • Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.

Grade 5

Pre-student teaching
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Observed various teaching practices
  • Created and taught lessons
  • Built professional relationships
  • Created strong rapport with students
  • Fostered a safe learning environment
  • Inclusively taught students with varying levels of academic need
  • Incorporated responsive classroom practices daily
  • Provided Social/Emotional learning opportunities for students

Busser/food runner/barback

The Irish Horne
01.2019 - 08.2023
  • Distributed food from kitchen to the tables
  • Demonstrated leadership to new employees
  • Hardworking to make sure all tables were bussed and neatly put together

Referee and Coach

CRUSA Soccer
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw the soccer games of juveniles
  • Encouraged and built a culture of teamwork and unity amongst the players
  • Fostered leadership qualities in setting goals for the team
  • Set behavioral expectations based on personal modeling
  • Utilized strong decision-making skills under pressure, contributing to the overall quality of each competition.
  • Navigated difficult situations using effective communication and explanation of game rules.
  • Coordinated with other referees to execute smooth and consistent games.

Education

B.A. - Middle level Education

The Pennsylvania State University
05.2024

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Growth Mindset
  • Public Speaking
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Collaborative learning
  • Social-Emotional Learning training
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Team Teaching and Collaboration
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning

Timeline

Grade 6 Student Teacher

Student Teaching
01.2024 - 05.2024

Grade 5

Pre-student teaching
09.2023 - 12.2023

Substitute Teacher

ESS
01.2023 - Current

Busser/food runner/barback

The Irish Horne
01.2019 - 08.2023

Referee and Coach

CRUSA Soccer
01.2018 - 01.2022

B.A. - Middle level Education

The Pennsylvania State University
Ethan Handfinger