Hannah Given
Portland
Summary
Adaptable professional with strong customer service and time management skills. Demonstrates a capacity for quick learning and effective multitasking in fast-paced environments. Experienced in supporting team operations and fostering positive experiences. Eager to leverage skills in diverse roles beyond childcare and classroom support, contributing to team success in various settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
The Children Center
Portland
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted in implementing lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged student engagement.
- Organized educational materials and resources for daily activities.
- Monitored student progress and conducted informal assessments to tailor support for individualized learning goals.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to adapt activities and ensure accessibility for students with varying abilities.
- Collaborated with teaching staff and parents to ensure consistent routines and effectively address children's needs.
- Encouraged positive social interactions and helped students develop communication problem- solving skills.
Lead Teacher
Growing Learners
Portland
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Led classroom activities fostering social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance curriculum effectiveness and student engagement.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices and classroom management strategies.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to strengthen home-school communication.
- Created a positive classroom environment promoting respect and inclusivity.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
Plant Nursery Worker
Olivia Garden
New Gloucester
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Monitored plant health and identified issues to ensure quality standards.
- Operated greenhouse equipment for optimal growing conditions and maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clean and safe work environments.
- Implemented proper watering techniques to support plant growth and sustainability.
- Organized the nursery area according to product type for easy customer access.
- Pruned, trimmed and culled plants to promote proper growth.
- Planted seeds and bulbs in designated areas of the nursery.
- Applied fertilizer to improve plant health and growth.
- Harvested fruits, vegetables and herbs from the nursery's gardens when ready for sale.
- Mixed soils and other ingredients together according to specific recipes for different types of plants.
- Identified pests or diseases on plants and implemented appropriate solutions.
- Applied pesticides to prevent insect infestation.
Hannaford Cashier
Hannaford Supermarket
Portland
06.2015 - 07.2015
Education
Associates in Social Work - Social Work
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME 08.2025 - 06.2026
Falmouth High School
Falmouth, MESome College (No Degree) - Forensics Psychology
Thomas College
Waterville, ME 08.2014 - 11.2015
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson plan development
- Effective communication
- Student engagement
- Behavioral assessment
- Problem solving
- Educational resource organization
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Skills development
- Professional development
- Safety and supervision
- Behavior management
- Cognitive and behavioral development
Certification
- Cpr
Affiliations
- Demonstrates a well-rounded background with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and priorities effectively.
- Shows strong ability to manage academic, professional, and personal commitments while maintaining reliability and consistency.
- A well-rounded individual who balances work responsibilities with continued personal growth and development.
- Capable of successfully managing multiple areas of life while staying organized, dependable, and goal-focused
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associates in Social Work - Social Work
Southern Maine Community College
08.2025 - 06.2026
Assistant Teacher
The Children Center
02.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
Growing Learners
06.2021 - 02.2022
Plant Nursery Worker
Olivia Garden
07.2016 - 09.2016
Hannaford Cashier
Hannaford Supermarket
06.2015 - 07.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Forensics Psychology
Thomas College
08.2014 - 11.2015
Falmouth High School