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Grace Hourigan

Plant City,FL

Summary

Smart professional with substantial experience in research, curriculum development and classroom management. Skilled at interpreting data, presenting findings and making recommendations. Strong writing skills for preparing reports and presentations and committed to managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Title 1 Teacher

Catapult Learning
06.2023 - Current
  • Provides reading intervention for age groups K-8 out of a local private school
  • Manages SIS, attendance, and other software to manage student information
  • Collects data through testing and assessments
  • Makes decisions based on data for what level to teach students at
  • Communicates with supervisor, school faculty, and parents about upcoming events, student progress, and finding strategies to help students increase their success
  • Exercises time management to complete lesson planning, make calls to parents, and teach groups
  • Students served possess different levels of challenges including autism, dyslexia, or ADHD.

Tutor

Knowledge Points
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans that incorporated multiple modes of instruction, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all learners.
  • Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
  • Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
  • Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.

Summer School Tutor

Catapult Learning
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provided intervention for students in grades 1-3 and 5 covering reading and math over two separate summers
  • Mentored students in social emotional learning
  • Fostered creativity with students by overseeing their completion KIWI kits
  • Kept record of students' progress and reflections on the period of instruction
  • Motivated student engagement by integrating games in the program which practiced their math facts
  • Communicated with parents about the beginning and end of the summer program while also giving them an indication on their student's progress.

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Mentored students in STEM club
  • Guided students involved in Lego club
  • Designed and implemented lesson plans for subjects including history, science, journalism, Bible, and art aligning with Florida state standards
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
  • Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
  • Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
  • Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
  • Created the school's newspaper
  • Produced the school's morning show for two years
  • Facilitated presentations for students, parents, and faculty in separate environments
  • Organized and held the first eighth grade science fair at the academy.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
  • Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
  • Organized field trips to historical sites and museums to create immersive learning experiences that complemented classroom instruction.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
  • Assisted in organizing school-wide events such as assemblies or fundraisers which promoted a sense of community among students and staff.

Summer Camp Instructor

Drobots Company
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Co-led a summer camp out of the Academy of Holy Names in Tampa, Florida
  • Modeled uses drones, robots, and the disciplines of STEM
  • Fostered teamwork among groups aged from early elementary to middle school
  • Mentored students to build in areas of teamwork and collaborating on ideas for a video to showcase what these students learned
  • Served as IT for students learning to use different iPad applications to operate the drones and robots
  • Produced short films with students to send a preview to parents what their student did the week before
  • Provided opportunities for social emotional learning to students
  • Communicated with administration and supervisors to run four weeks of camp efficiently.

Missions Office Secretary

Temple Baptist Church
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Employed under the Student Work Study
  • Responsible to keep office clean
  • Designed and produced spreadsheets encompassing all missionary families supported by the church
  • Facilitated rotation of missionary letters among the classes
  • Supervised volunteers in the church's Missions conference and the nation's parade
  • Followed established organization system for missionary letters
  • Frequently called missionaries to keep missionary database up to date
  • Left employment before beginning teaching internship the following spring semester.

Library Assistant

Crown College of the Bible: Library
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Contributed to the library''s overall mission by performing additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned, adapting quickly to new challenges and demands.
  • Streamlined library operations by assisting in the accurate cataloging and organization of materials.
  • Trained incoming librarians in categorizing books and running of the library
  • Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
  • Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
  • Utilized computer databases to locate library materials.
  • Created welcoming and comfortable space by keeping library clean and organized.
  • Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Secondary Education

Crown College
Powell, TN
05.2019

Skills

  • Skills Assessment
  • Assignment Grading
  • Curriculum Development
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Project Management
  • Research and data collection
  • Google Suite
  • Florida State Certified Educator
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Curriculum Design
  • Technology Integration

Certification

  • Teaching Certification, 07/01/20, 06/01/25
  • Driver's License, 07/01/20, 08/01/28

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Crafting
  • Baking
  • Cooking
  • Drawing
  • Card Games
  • Exercise
  • Language

Timeline

Title 1 Teacher

Catapult Learning
06.2023 - Current

Tutor

Knowledge Points
05.2023 - Current

Summer Camp Instructor

Drobots Company
06.2022 - 07.2022

Summer School Tutor

Catapult Learning
06.2021 - 06.2023

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy
08.2019 - 05.2023

Missions Office Secretary

Temple Baptist Church
08.2018 - 11.2018

Library Assistant

Crown College of the Bible: Library
08.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor's degree - Secondary Education

Crown College

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