Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
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I. Renee Hanson

Blue Ridge,VA

Summary

Innovative educator with 27 years of experience eager to develop and deliver engaging lessons and activities to diverse student populations. Experienced in using creative and innovative approaches to foster student understanding and comprehension.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Botetourt County Schools
08.2017 - Current
  • Grades 9-12, All Subjects at Lord Botetourt High School, Daleville, VA
  • Grades 6-8, All Subjects including ESL at Read Mountain Middle School, Cloverdale, VA
  • Grades K-12, Colonial Elementary School and Troutville Elementary School, Troutville, VA
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Botetourt County Schools
08.2018 - 02.2023
  • Taught Family & Consumer Science: Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Development, Farm-to-Table at Lord Botetourt High School, Daleville, VA, 2022-2023
  • Taught 6th Grade, All Core Subjects - English, US History, Math, Science at Read Mountain Middle School, Cloverdale, VA, 2018-2023
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.

Elementary School Teacher

Hanson Academy
08.2000 - 06.2017
  • Private Teacher, Taught Pre-school, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-5
  • Taught core subjects of reading, language arts, math, science, and history.

Small Business Owner/Consultant

Creative Memories by Renee
01.2003 - 12.2013
  • Taught customers how to preserve their memories with scrapbooking techniques through classes and workshops
  • Sold photo-safe scrapbooking supplies

Manager and Cook

Kayla's Cakes & Confections
01.2002 - 09.2013
  • Managed business and consulted with clients to ensure their orders were to the exact desired specifications
  • Baked and prepared cakes for professional decoration
  • Delivered wedding cakes to desired locations

Substitute Teacher

Bedford County Schools
09.1998 - 06.2000
  • Grades Kindergarten - 3rd Grade, Special Education at New London Academy, Forest, VA
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Bedford County Schools
09.1998 - 06.1999
  • Taught 3rd Grade the entire academic school year at New London Academy, Forest, VA
  • Took over all class responsibilities for regular classroom teacher, creating lesson plans, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.

Administrative Assistant

Clemson University
08.1987 - 12.1989
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
12-1989

Associate of Arts -

Anderson University
Anderson, SC
05-1987

Skills

  • Superb K-12 teaching skills
  • Ability to create a positive and respectful learning environment
  • Successful in helping struggling students including ESL students and those with ADHD and reading disabilities succeed
  • Skilled in lesson planning and curriculum building
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in using educational technology
  • Time management
  • Excellent organizational skills

Volunteer Experience

  • Virginia Tech Hokie Football Parents Group President
  • Virginia Tech FCA Board Member
  • International Student Mentor and Host
  • Activities Coordinator
  • Children's Choir Director

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Botetourt County Schools
08.2018 - 02.2023

Substitute Teacher

Botetourt County Schools
08.2017 - Current

Small Business Owner/Consultant

Creative Memories by Renee
01.2003 - 12.2013

Manager and Cook

Kayla's Cakes & Confections
01.2002 - 09.2013

Elementary School Teacher

Hanson Academy
08.2000 - 06.2017

Substitute Teacher

Bedford County Schools
09.1998 - 06.2000

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Bedford County Schools
09.1998 - 06.1999

Administrative Assistant

Clemson University
08.1987 - 12.1989

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Clemson University

Associate of Arts -

Anderson University
I. Renee Hanson