Hannah Bauer
Education
Wakefield,VA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
2nd Grade STEM Academy Teacher
Suffolk Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students by fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Increased classroom engagement through the incorporation of hands-on, inquiry-based activities in lesson plans.
- Assisted in curriculum development for the science department, ensuring content aligned with state standards and best practices.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Education Research Assistant
Old Dominion University Research
08.2025 - Current
- Streamlined communication among project team members, fostering productive working relationships and efficient progress towards objectives.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
- Assisted with development and implementation of new course materials to enhance learning experience.
- Supported faculty researchers in conducting high-quality studies by managing day-to-day tasks such as scheduling interviews or coordinating data collection efforts.
Kindergarten Teacher
Franklin City Public Schools
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Kindergarten Teacher
Isle Of Wight County Schools
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences..
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
First Grade Teacher
St. Peter Catholic School
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- 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.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 08.2012 - 12.2016
Skills
Problem-solving skills
Time management
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Multitasking Abilities
Curriculum Writing
Student engagement
Team building
Testing and grading
Growth mindset
Group instruction
Curriculum implementation
Accomplishments
- SPCS Yearbook Creator (20/21)
- FCPS New District Teacher of the Year (22/23)
- FCPS Strategic Planning Committee (23/24)
- FCPS Kindergarten Digital Report Card Creator/Collaborator (23/24)
- FCPS Outstanding Educator Award Recipient (24/25)
Certification
VA Collegiate Professional Teaching License
Timeline
VA Collegiate Professional Teaching License
06-2032
2nd Grade STEM Academy Teacher
Suffolk Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Education Research Assistant
Old Dominion University Research
08.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Franklin City Public Schools
10.2022 - 06.2025
Kindergarten Teacher
Isle Of Wight County Schools
09.2021 - 09.2022
First Grade Teacher
St. Peter Catholic School
08.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
08.2012 - 12.2016