Hannah Decker
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Dedicated seventh-grade English teacher known for building positive, inclusive classroom environments where all students can succeed. Skilled in designing and delivering engaging, differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs and drive academic growth. Honored with the Most Encouraging Teacher 2023 and Perseverance Award 2024 in Lafayette Parish.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Seventh-Grade English Teacher
Edgar A. Martin Middle School
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Adapt curriculum using Guidebooks with additional resources to enhance the activities. Resources such as Learning Ally, Nearpod, Edulastic, Google Classroom, Clever, and Zoom.
- Awarded Most Encouraging Teacher determined by the students at Edgar A. Martin Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Awarded the Perseverance Teacher Award out of all teachers at Lafayette Parish School System in year 2023-2024 school year.
- Created resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students that align with Guidebooks curriculum and state standards in an English inclusion class setting.
- Increased student performance on LEAP Assessment in Louisiana all school years during 2020-2025 school years.
- Provided individualized support and guidance to students, including tutoring to enhance their academic performance and overall development.
- Increased School Performance Score from 87.4 to 101.8 in regular education classes and from 110.5 to 120.9 in honors classes within one academic year and continued to see improvement each school year.
Sixth-Grade Teacher
Carencro Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect, cooperation, and active participation among students.
- Created and incorporated a variety of engaging teaching methods and interactive lessons to cater to sixth-grade students who were below grade level.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum and share best practices, attending professional development workshops.
- Organized a sense of community in the classroom to connect with students with real-world daily student issues.
Loan Specialist
Harrison Finance
Lafayette, LA
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Sales and Marketing: Promoted loan products and services to potential clients, including cross-selling additional financial products, and participated in marketing initiatives to drive business growth.
- Loan Processing and Management: Managed loan applications from initial inquiry through approval, including gathering necessary documentation, verifying information, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Customer Service: Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries, explaining loan products, and offering guidance throughout the loan process to ensure a smooth and positive experience.
- Financial Analysis: Analyzed borrowers' financial status, creditworthiness, and loan eligibility by reviewing credit reports, income statements, and other relevant documents to assess risk and make informed lending decisions.
- Documentation and Compliance: Prepared, reviewed, and ensured accuracy of loan documentation, including contracts, disclosures, and closing documents, while adhering to federal and state regulations and company standards.
- Communication and Coordination: Acted as the primary point of contact between borrowers, underwriters, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely and effective communication, resolve issues, and expedite loan approvals.
Education
Elementary Education Certification - education grades 1-5
Louisiana College
Pineville, Louisiana12-2021
Bachelor of General Studies - Elementary Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana12-2010
Skills
- Time Management
- Data organizing
- Taking initiative in recognizing the needs of others
- Detail oriented
- Created daily Student Learning Target and Success Criteria for lesson planning
- Differentiated and personalized instruction
- Create additional education resources on a regular basis
- Inclusion of everyone in a learning environment
- Up to date on trends in education technology
- Data organization
- Adaptability
- Familiar with Louisiana education standards
- Innovative in lesson planning
- Team player
- Proactive not reactive
- Understanding towards needs of others
- A Learning Mindset
Timeline
Seventh-Grade English Teacher
Edgar A. Martin Middle School
06.2022 - 08.2025
Sixth-Grade Teacher
Carencro Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Loan Specialist
Harrison Finance
08.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of General Studies - Elementary Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Elementary Education Certification - education grades 1-5
Louisiana College