HANNAH MCGAHA

120 Road 1432, Mountain Home,AR

Summary

Securing a teaching position to apply my knowledge of pedagogy and evidence-based practices to support diverse learners and improve student outcomes. Teaching license to be obtained in August 2026.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Dyslexia Interventionist / Paraprofessional

Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary

Mountain Home, AR

08.2025 - Current

Delivered targeted, evidence-based dyslexia interventions with fidelity to support diverse learners
Monitored and documented student progress, communicating regularly with teachers to inform instruction
Planned and led daily phonics instruction in a first-grade classroom
Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and strong instructional ability in both intervention and classroom settings

Substitute Teacher

ESS

Mountain Home, AR

08.2023 - 05.2025

Served as long-term substitute in self-contained special education classroom for one semester.
Assisted students with high needs to achieve learning objectives.
Managed classroom activities and de-escalated challenging behaviors effectively.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching, Elementary Education

Southern Arkansas University

Magnolia, AR

08-2026

Bachelor of Science - Education Studies

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, AR

08-2023

Associate of Science - Education

South Arkansas Community College

El Dorado, AR

05-2022

Skills

Dyslexia Intervention & Phonics Instruction
Evidence-Based Literacy Strategies
Classroom Management
Small Group Instruction & Differentiation

Progress Monitoring & Data-Driven Instruction
Lesson Planning & Delivery
Communication & Collaboration
Relationship Building with Students