Karl Hansen
Training & Development Specialist
Stockton,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Stockton Unified School District, adept in curriculum implementation and interactive design. Cultivated strong student relationships while enhancing engagement through innovative instructional strategies. Skilled in multimedia production and graphic design, fostering a interactive and collaborative learning environments that promotes high engagement leading individuals toward academic success and personal growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Stockton Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
Middle School Math/Science Teacher
Stockton Unified School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Stockton Unified School District
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district and school goals, curriculum policies and knowledge, skills, progress and needs of students.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by employing proactive approaches, including setting high expectations for conduct and consistently enforcing rules fairly.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students, fostering mutual respect and trust while providing emotional support when needed.
Career Technical Education Teacher
Envision Education Charter Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Utilized data-driven instructional methods to tailor lesson plans according to individual student needs, resulting in increased academic achievement.
- Organized professional development workshops for fellow educators to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Coordinated school-wide events that promoted technical education careers, inspiring students to explore potential future pathways.
- Continuously refined curriculum materials based on student performance data, ensuring alignment with state standards and optimal learning experiences for all students.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Stockton Unified School District
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Creative Graphic Designer
Stockton Thunder Hockey Club
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Enhanced brand identity by designing visually appealing marketing materials and graphics.
- Streamlined design processes, resulting in quicker project turnaround times and increased client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with clients to create customized designs for various print and digital projects.
- Collaborated with marketing team on promotional materials, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet strict deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications And Visual Media
Brigham Young University
Rexburg, United States05-2012
Associate of Arts - Humanities
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05-2010
Skills
Articualte 360
Interactive design
Curriculum implementation
Learning theory
Video editing
E-learning design
Instructional strategies
Storyboarding
Visual communication
SCORM compliance
Multimedia production
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, improved student engagement competency to be career and college ready.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of marketing and promotion.
Certification
Instructional Design Certificate - 2025
Timeline
Instructional Design Certificate - 2025
05-2025
Substitute Teacher
Stockton Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Middle School Math/Science Teacher
Stockton Unified School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Stockton Unified School District
08.2017 - 05.2021
Career Technical Education Teacher
Envision Education Charter Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Stockton Unified School District
08.2014 - 05.2016
Creative Graphic Designer
Stockton Thunder Hockey Club
06.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Communications And Visual Media
Brigham Young University
Associate of Arts - Humanities
San Joaquin Delta College