Hanna Trudell
Denver,CO
Summary
Caring elementary school educator passionate about cultivating strong classroom communities where students feel confident, valued, and reach their highest potential. Adept at building relationships to create a safe environment that encourages love of learning and positive social development. Committed to academic success for all learners by employing highly effective and differentiated instructional techniques that empower independent learners. Strong team member who collaborates with staff, families, and the community. Experienced in Title 1 school settings and responsive to diverse populations and needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Interventionist
Willow Elementary School
Denver, CO
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented targeted literacy intervention strategies to enhance student reading proficiency.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess student needs and tailor individualized learning plans.
- Analyzed assessment data to measure student progress and adjust instructional approaches accordingly.
- Established positive relationships with students to foster a supportive learning environment for literacy development.
- Established an inclusive learning environment, fostering a sense of belonging among all learners regardless of ability level or background.
First Grade Teacher
Alicia Sanchez International Elementary
Lafayette, CO
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Set clear lesson objectives and diversified instructional tools to meet diverse learning needs.
- Maintained a warm, nurturing classroom environment focused on joyful learning, student agency, and strong community values.
- Fostered language development for emerging bilingual and newcomer students through a language-rich environment and targeted resources in collaboration with ELD co-teacher.
- Achieved class median progress of 104% towards Annual Typical Growth on iReady assessments.
- Implemented engaging activities to promote social skills, teamwork, and problem-solving among students.
- Addressed behavioral needs with positive reinforcement, individualized plans, collaboration with support staff, and logical consequences.
- Analyzed assessments and developed plans to implement re-teaching opportunities through Data Driven Instruction to assist struggling students with concept mastery.
Kindergarten Teacher
Alicia Sanchez International Elementary
Lafayette, CO
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Created and delivered lesson plans and activities that led to student achievement of foundational early learning objectives along with personal, social and emotional skills.
- Mobilized classroom management techniques and clear, consistent expectations to establish a secure learning environment.
- Modeled and encouraged students to explore character development through social interaction, kindness and inclusivity.
- Utilized multi-sensory approaches when teaching concepts to ensure understanding among all learners.
- Evaluated student accomplishments regularly and communicated with caregivers to report student progress, challenges and behavioral patterns or concerns.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers and specialists to create integrated curriculum across subject areas and provide appropriate accommodations.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Alicia Sanchez International Elementary
Lafayette, CO
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided engaging, tactile interventions with small groups and individual students for targeted skill development.
- Promoted growth mindset and self-motivated learning behaviors.
- Supported and built trusting relationships with students with social-emotional needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English and Elementary Education
University of Colorado Boulder
05-2019
Skills
- 6 years of experience with ages 4-6
- Relationship Building
- Trauma-Informed
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Diverse Learning Modalities
- Culturally Responsive
- Student-Centered Learning
- Collaborative
- Interdisciplinary Instruction
- Whole Child Approach
Certification
- Orton-Gillingham Certified
- Kaagan Structures Trained
- Responsive Classroom Trained
- READ Act Designation
- English Language Learner Designation
- Co-Teaching Model for District Implementation
- Data Driven Instruction Professional Development
- Biliteracy Instructional Framework Professional Development
- Second Step Social-Emotional Learning Certified
- CPR/AED Certified
Timeline
Literacy Interventionist
Willow Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Alicia Sanchez International Elementary
05.2023 - 05.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Alicia Sanchez International Elementary
06.2020 - 05.2023
Instructional Paraprofessional
Alicia Sanchez International Elementary
10.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English and Elementary Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Related Experience
- Substitute Teacher | Boulder Valley School District
- Dragon Discovery Enrichment Specialist | Alicia Sanchez International Elementary
- Associate Teacher, Ages 5-6 | Children's Learning Adventure
- Associate Teacher, Ages 2-3 | Bright Horizons Montessori