Katie R. Hancock
Louisville,KY
Summary
Skilled and caring teacher with eight years teaching at elementary and middle school levels. Well versed in developing and implementing a variety of curricula. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking. Dedicated to individualized student care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Walden School
Louisville, KY
08.2014 - Current
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Grade and evaluate student assignments and course work.
Long-Term Substitute ECE Teacher
Anchorage Independent Schools
Anchorage, KY
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Followed classroom plans in diverse subjects for grades K-8 left by class teacher, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Instructed students on interpersonal skills and basic emotional communication.
ECE Assistant
Anchorage Independent Schools
Anchorage, KY
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Provided personal and collaborative assistance for students with special learning and behavioral needs in grades K-8.
- Carefully attended to IEP specifications for students with special needs
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
Substitute Teacher
Oldham County Schools
Buckner, KY
12.2009 - 01.2012
- Upheld classroom plans and routines left by class teacher to continue student education, reinforce core concepts, support student environments and schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Mentor/Instructor
Success For Life Ballroom
Louisville, KY
09.2007 - 04.2009
- Collaboratively taught groups of 30-60 elementary students, developing life and social skills through Ballroom Dance
- Applied various strategies to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Education
Masters of Teaching -
University of the Cumberlands
2012
Master of Divinity - Missions
Southern Seminary
2007
BM - Music Education
Belmont University
2002
Skills
- Classroom management
- Group learning mechanics
- Student records management
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
Community and Extracurricular Activities
Church: Immanuel Baptist Church
Nature: Gardening, Foraging edible plants in the wild, Hiking
Sports: Tennis and Table Tennis
Music: Piano, clarinet, and singing
Dance: Ballroom and Swing
Home: DIY home maintenance
Timeline
Teacher
Walden School
08.2014 - Current
Long-Term Substitute ECE Teacher
Anchorage Independent Schools
03.2014 - 05.2014
ECE Assistant
Anchorage Independent Schools
01.2012 - 03.2014
Substitute Teacher
Oldham County Schools
12.2009 - 01.2012
Mentor/Instructor
Success For Life Ballroom
09.2007 - 04.2009
Masters of Teaching -
University of the Cumberlands
Master of Divinity - Missions
Southern Seminary
BM - Music Education
Belmont University
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