Hannah Malfitano
Educator / Freelance Writer
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with a passion for sharing language, knowledge, history and culture. Dedicated to equality through education. Committed to providing a positive and safe space for students to grow as humans and develop essential life skills.Supporter of technology centered strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Private English Tutor
Self-employed
Wynnewood, PA
09.2020 - Current
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
- Hosted private lessons for children of visiting scholars who are learning English as a Second Language
- Designed custom lessons for one-on-one and small group instruction
- Prioritized vocabulary acquisition, grammar, and sociocultural phenomena
- Coached students on pronunciation and improved student confidence
- Designed custom visuals to help students retain vocabulary, remember multiple meaning words, and learn word roots
Middle School Teacher
Kaleidescope Education Solutions
Philadelphia, PA
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Used Schoology to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of Special Education students and English Language Learners requiring extra support.
Social Studies Teacher
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
Middle School ELA Teacher
ASPIRA Inc, PA
Philadelphia, PA
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Virtually instructed Middle School English, Social Studies and Science
- Designed and implemented unique, engaging and appropriately rigorous lessons centered on specific objectives
- Collaborated with ESL and SPED departments to ensure accessibility of lessons for all demographics
- Coached active reading skills and independent writing skills by providing students with actionable steps
Textbook Editor
McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Remote
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Reviewed educational text for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Edited existing PowerPoint slides to strengthen message of lesson.
- Communicated directly with writers to improve quality of work.
- Tested tools and technologies for potential use by students. Ran simulations of online feedback.
- Used research and knowledge of global business ethics practices to ensure accuracy of educational text.
Freelance Writer
Ivy Market Report LLC
Moorestown, NJ
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Utilized different tools to analyze marketing and financial trends and suggested measures to reduce costs and improve business processes.
- Gathered data on competitors to analyze prices, sales and methods of marketing and distribution.
- Prepared reports of findings by illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.
- Brainstormed with team to determine new solutions
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Marketed services through social media platforms and advertising services.
Long Term Intern
Shepherd's Field Children's Village
Tianjin, China, China
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Lived and worked in a special needs foster home housing approximately 100 children with varying mental and physical disabilities
- Initially worked with the therapy department where tasks included oral hygiene care and sensory therapy techniques for children with Cerebral Palsy
- After developing Mandarin skills, took on administrative tasks such as overseeing and recording distribution of donations with Mandarin speaking staff
- Later took over English lessons for elementary school students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ 01.2018 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA 12.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
Articulate communications
Quote
Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly – they’ll go through anything. You read and you’re pierced.
Aldous Huxley, Brave New World
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Kaleidescope Education Solutions
10.2022 - 06.2023
Social Studies Teacher
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
08.2021 - 04.2022
Private English Tutor
Self-employed
09.2020 - Current
Middle School ELA Teacher
ASPIRA Inc, PA
03.2020 - 06.2021
Freelance Writer
Ivy Market Report LLC
09.2019 - 03.2020
Textbook Editor
McGraw-Hill Higher Education
03.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Thomas Edison State University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Long Term Intern
Shepherd's Field Children's Village
03.2017 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Delaware County Community College
12.2015 - 05.2018
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