Hannah Spurlock
Propel Hazelwood Charter School
Pittsburgh,PA
8
years of professional experience
Experienced Middle School ELA Teacher and Curriculum Designer with a Master's in Secondary Education. Proficient in developing standards-aligned reading materials and utilizing progress-monitoring tools to identify student challenges. Skilled in writing, editing, and revising content tailored for diverse learners.
Work History
5th/6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
3 Years 7 Months- Write and revise standards-aligned reading passages, comprehension questions, and vocabulary materials for grades 5 and 6, tailored to specific CCSS-ELA reading standards and a range of student reading levels
- Use IXL and other assessment and progress-monitoring data every week to pinpoint exactly where students are struggling and adjust instruction and materials to close those gaps
- Organized and tagged instructional materials by standard and skill, enabling students at various levels to access content tailored to their needs
- Collaborated with grade-level and intervention teams to ensure consistent teaching and assessment methods for each standard across classrooms
- Maintained detailed records of learning targets, instructional plans, and student outcomes to effectively track progress and guide future instruction
Teaching Artist – Songwriting Instructor
1 Year- Wrote and led creative writing and songwriting workshops for students ages 8–16
- Adapted lessons in real-time for diverse age groups and skill levels in dynamic, informal workshops
- Facilitated collaborative projects, empowering students to express their unique voices and perspectives
Apprentice
1 Year- Produced precision metalwork collaboratively in team-based shop environment
- Assisted in daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and enhance productivity.
- Developed expertise in using industry-specific tools and systems for efficient task execution.
Server
2 Years- Delivered customer service in a fast-paced environment
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-pressure dining environment.
- Trained and mentored new staff on service protocols and menu knowledge.
- Streamlined order processing and communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Education
Master of Secondary Education - English Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Skills
Standards alignment
Curriculum Mapping
Learning Progressions
Item & Content Writing
Curriculum Development
Tools: IXL
Editing & Proofreading
Google Workspace (Docs
Sheets
Slides)
Microsoft Office
Zoom
Teams
Attention to detail
Differentiated Instruction
Cross-Team Collaboration
Instructional Planning
Timeline
5th/6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Propel Hazelwood Charter School
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Teaching Artist – Songwriting Instructor
Steel City Arts Initiative
01.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Apprentice
Mckamish Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Server
Christopher Eats
01.2019 - 01.2021Read More
Marshall University
Bachelor of Arts from Creative Writing
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Carlow University
Master of Secondary Education from English Emphasis
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