Hannah Hall
Windsor,CT
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with several years of experience working with students domestically and internationally. Skilled at working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Effective cross-cultural communication skills with students, families, and colleagues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
Springfield Prep Charter School
08.2021 - Current
- Helped raise ELL students' state testing scores by 25 percentage points as compared to previous year.
- Exceeded state's testing benchmark goal for English language learners.
- Developed students' academic language proficiencies in each domain.
- Created lesson plans based on course objectives and individual student learning needs.
- Collected and analyzed data to inform instructional practices.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to drive student progress
- Communicated with families to provide updates on student progress.
Instructional Coach
Veritas Prep Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- 40+ hours per week
- Lead development of school's Associate Teacher Program
- Drive development of teachers by holding weekly observations and one-on-one coaching meetings
- Carry out performance reviews and create plans for teacher development
- Participate in teacher hiring process
- Work with grade-level content leads to strengthen curriculum
- Monitor and analyze grade-level achievement data throughout school
- Partner with leadership and teachers to problem-solve and generate positive change
ELA Teacher
Veritas Prep Charter School
06.2015 - 06.2019
- 40+ hours per week
- Collaborated with team of faculty to develop and implement rigorous reading and writing classes that aligned with grade 5 Common Core Standards
- Tracked and analyzed data to drive student achievement
- Planned and led data-driven sessions with students
- Regularly communicated and met with parents to discuss student progress
- Coached teachers according to school-wide vision and priorities for academics and culture (2018-2019)
- Achieved highest levels of student growth in school as determined by ELA MCAS SGP (2017 & 2019)
Early Education and Elementary ESL Instructor
The Walt Disney Company
01.2013 - 01.2014
- 40 hours per week
- Responsible for mentorship and management duties within center
- Responsible for lesson planning and implementation in large-scale private English academy
- Adjusted teaching practice to meet needs of diverse learners from ages 3-12
- Promoted English development through regular implementation of ESL games and recreational activities
- Conducted demo lessons for prospective students and their families
ESL Instructor/ Instructor Supervisor
Sogang University Language Program
08.2008 - 08.2013
- 40 hours per week
- Provided training and on-going mentorship for foreign staff
- Planned, prepared and conducted ESL lessons for students from ages 5-13 in private language academy
- Developed school-wide curriculum
- Worked closely with native Korean co-teachers to facilitate student learning
- Documented student progress and carried out student evaluations to identify learning goals
Education
M.Ed. - Curriculum And Teaching
Boston University
Boston, MA2017
B.M - Music Performance
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL2008
Skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Digital literacy
- Time management
- Organization
- Collaboration
- Growth mindset
- Adaptability
Achievements
- Top ELA Student Growth Percentile in school network (2017, SGP 77 & 2019, SGP 75)
- Earned Massachusetts professional license in English at middle school level with SEI endorsement; additional preliminary license in English as a Second Language (Lincense #484869)
- Selected to coach teachers through the launch of the Veritas Coaching Fellowship Program (2018-2019)
- Trained at Lynch Leadership Academy through the Teach for America's Alumni Program (2017-2018)
- Completed two years of coaching and development through Teach For America (2015 Corps)
Timeline
English as a Second Language Teacher
Springfield Prep Charter School
08.2021 - Current
Instructional Coach
Veritas Prep Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2020
ELA Teacher
Veritas Prep Charter School
06.2015 - 06.2019
Early Education and Elementary ESL Instructor
The Walt Disney Company
01.2013 - 01.2014
ESL Instructor/ Instructor Supervisor
Sogang University Language Program
08.2008 - 08.2013
M.Ed. - Curriculum And Teaching
Boston University
B.M - Music Performance
Florida State University
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