Gwendolyn Hanford
Peru
Summary
Dedicated entry level teacher with educational experience in a verity of different positions. Skilled at helping diverse groups of students succeed academically. Highly adaptive to new situations and circumstances. Soon to complete an alternative route licensure program.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanent Substitute Teacher
La Salle-Peru Township High School
La Salle
2023.08 - Current
- Learn and follow daily lesson plans and classroom procedures.
- Plan and design lessons and materials for diverse groups of learners during long-term placements.
- Deliver lessons across various subjects to a variety of student groups.
- Manage the classroom and daily schedule.
- Ensure a safe and productive environment.
- Leave a detailed report at the end of each placement.
Paraprofessional
Parkside Junior High School
Peru
2020.11 - 2023.05
- Assist students and teachers in blended and contained classrooms.
- Work one on one or in small groups with students to complete tasks and assignments.
- Redirect behaviors and attention as needed.
- Gather and record data on student progress.
Assistant Language Teacher
Interac Network Japan
Tokyo
2019.02 - 2019.10
- Prepare daily lesson plans for English as a Foreign Language classes.
- Assist English teachers with their lessons in the classroom.
- Manage rotating schedules for multiple schools.
- Tutor students in afterschool programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL2017-05
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Educational technology
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teaching
- Time management
- Adaptability to change
- Language instruction
- Writing instruction
Certification
University of Western Florida Teacher Ready Program
Teaching Certification
02/2026
Teaching Certification
02/2026
Timeline
Permanent Substitute Teacher
La Salle-Peru Township High School
2023.08 - Current
Paraprofessional
Parkside Junior High School
2020.11 - 2023.05
Assistant Language Teacher
Interac Network Japan
2019.02 - 2019.10
Bachelor of Arts - History
Western Illinois University