Hannah Hogan
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Resilient developing Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict and collaborates well with others to develop accomodations and meet students unique needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bryant School, Bridgeport Public Schools
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and student engagement strategies.
- Supported individualized education plans by implementing tailored learning activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student comprehension and retention.
- Collaborated with special education staff to address diverse learning needs effectively.
After School Program Counselor
Sterling House Community Center
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for a group of students at an after school program by instructing homework lessons, creating projects, and conducting activities
- Worked with students to use developmentally appropriate strategies to help with homework and to create a manageable learning environment.
Special Education Teacher
Columbus School, Bridgeport Public Schools
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, including speech therapists and occupational therapists to coordinate comprehensive support services for students.
- Worked with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Reading Interventionist
Cesar A. Batalla, Bridgeport Public Schools
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Utilize scientific research interventions to support students needing reading intervention across third, fourth, and fifth grade.
- Administered Dibels testing and conduct progress monitoring to gather data across grade levels.
Long Term Art Teacher Substitute
Tashua Elementary School
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Implemented my own strategies into the art curriculum to teach various art techniques across all grade levels
- Utilized the use of technology to introduce art lessons through powerpoint slides, videos, and examples to engage students
- Integrated different styles of art into each lesson to introduce new topics and art techniques to students
- Enforced classroom management techniques from the lead teacher and developed a classroom management method of my own through the use of stop lights for noise level.
Student Teacher
Classical Studies Magnet Academy
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Instructed and developed lessons with students in an integrated fourth grade classroom
- Created differentiated classwork, homework, and assessments for students with an IEP in mathematics and reading
- Collaborated with other fourth grade teachers and the special education teacher to align lesson plans and create modified work
- Composed an end of the unit science project where students created a final project of a 3D model of a plant.
Art Classroom Internship
Frenchtown Elementary School
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed art lessons for grades K-5 integrating literacy and mathematics
- Created two independent art lessons using literature and authors' works to build connections between subjects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education 1-6
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2022
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - English and Communication
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2022
Skills
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Patience and empathy
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
- Classroom organization
Certification
Elementary Education 1-6 Certification, Pending
Special Education Masters Certification, Pending
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bryant School, Bridgeport Public Schools
09.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Columbus School, Bridgeport Public Schools
09.2024 - 06.2025
Reading Interventionist
Cesar A. Batalla, Bridgeport Public Schools
09.2023 - 06.2024
After School Program Counselor
Sterling House Community Center
01.2023 - Current
Long Term Art Teacher Substitute
Tashua Elementary School
02.2022 - 04.2022
Student Teacher
Classical Studies Magnet Academy
08.2021 - 12.2021
Art Classroom Internship
Frenchtown Elementary School
03.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - English and Communication
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education 1-6
Southern Connecticut State University
Additional work experience
Vazzys Osteria Restaurant, Monroe, CT
Waitress, 04/2015- Present
Server/ waitstaff, Cater parties, handle customer service needs and inquiries.