HANNAH SPEZZANO
Catlett,VA
Summary
Adaptable, learner-focused professional with 3 years of kindergarten teaching experience and a Master’s in Elementary Education (Curriculum & Instruction). Skilled in designing engaging, learner-centered content, tracking progress, and managing multiple priorities. Known for strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and motivating diverse audiences—skills transferable to recruiting and instructional design. Experienced with Canva, inclusive learning design, and leading after-school programs. Eager to apply educational and curriculum expertise in learning, development, or talent acquisition roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
The Hill School
08.2022 - Current
- Support student learning: Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce concepts, provide extra help, and answer questions.
- Lesson preparation: Develop lesson plans, gather materials, and set up the classroom.
- Classroom management: Monitor student behavior, enforce classroom rules, and address disruptive behavior. Facilitate students' social and emotional development. Resolve conflicts among students.
- Grading and record keeping: Check homework, grade assignments, and maintain student progress records.
- Student support: Provide individualized attention to students with special needs or learning difficulties.
- Supervision during non-instructional time: Oversee students during recess, lunch, transitions between classes, or field trips.
- Communication with parents: Report student progress to parents and collaborating on student support plans.
- Administrative tasks: Take attendance, distribute materials, and maintain the classroom.
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Maplewood Childcare Center
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided support to 20+ children by assisting with classroom instruction, managing student behavior, helping individual students, preparing materials, supervising students during non-instructional time, and collaborating family involvement.
- Managed financial/tuition transactions.
Volunteer Cheer Coach
Battlefield High School
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Prince William County
- Assistant coached 20+ athletes and assisted in perfecting motions, tumbling, and stunting skills in routine.
- Took team to VHSL Competition Cheer State Championship twice.
- Ensured practices ran smoothly by motivating athletes and solving problems within the routine.
- Coordinated with other coaches to help improve the performance of the routine.
- Trained athletes with proper technique by providing high level of knowledge and building upon prior skills.
- Travelled with athletes to ensure all 20+ arrived safely for basketball games and competitions.
- Prince William County
Aftercare Assistant
St. Michael's Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Instructed children in daily educational activities by finding and implementing materials.
- Developed human-relation skills through interactions with parents and co-workers.
- Adapted to the dynamics of children that stayed after school each day.
- Maintained classroom cleanliness.
Education
B.A. - Integrative Studies
George Mason University
M.Ed - Curriculum and Instruction
George Mason University
General Education classes
Christopher Newport University
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaboration skills
- Rapid learning
- Receptiveness to feedback
- Learner engagement strategies
- Proactive approach
- Initiative and self-starting
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
The Hill School
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Maplewood Childcare Center
06.2020 - 02.2022
Volunteer Cheer Coach
Battlefield High School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Aftercare Assistant
St. Michael's Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018
B.A. - Integrative Studies
George Mason University
M.Ed - Curriculum and Instruction
George Mason University
General Education classes
Christopher Newport University
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