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Kelly Hamann

Cedar Rapids,IA

Summary

Dedicated Teacher offering 29 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes curriculum design, test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable and engaging learning environments for students. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

4/5th Grade ELA Teacher

Cedar Rapids Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
  • Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics through different effective technology platforms
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Sewanee Elementary
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • Engaged in cycles of data-driven instruction to inform planning and personalize instruction to needs of fourth-grade students
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction methods to meet the diverse needs of each learner, ensuring academic growth across all ability levels.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Tracked student progress using formative and summative assessments, informing future instruction and support strategies.
  • Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure their success in the classroom.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on trends in education and bringing innovative ideas back to the classroom.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance data, communicating progress with both students and families regularly throughout the year.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Calamus-Wheatland Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2020
  • Designed and implemented proprietary curriculum to create fun, meaningful, and interactive learning experiences
  • Used formative assessments to assess and plan for student learning
  • Mentor for first year teachers
  • Member of School Improvement Advisory Committee.

Title 1 Teacher

Calamus-Wheatland Elementary
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Disaggregated student data and planned appropriate evidence-based interventions in math and reading
  • Designed instruction in the areas to gain the biggest impact.
  • Enhanced reading comprehension skills by implementing targeted literacy strategies in daily instruction.

Kindergarten Teacher

Payson-Seymour Elementary
01.1995 - 01.2005
  • Designed and taught engaging lessons for students in a variety of subjects in a self-contained classroom
  • Organized and facilitated Kindergarten Round-Up
  • PTO Teacher Representative
  • Organized and facilitated Read Night Grades PreK-6
  • School Improvement Parental Involvement/School Morale Committee Chairperson.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) Teaching -

Morningside College
Sioux City, IA
05.2012

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Elementary Education -

Quincy University
Quincy, IL
12.1994

Skills

  • Curriculum Design and Development
  • Teaching Strategies and Differentiated Instruction
  • Oral Communication
  • Time Management and Pacing
  • Technology Integration
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Strategic Planning and Scheduling
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Performance Assessment and Evaluations
  • Data Analysis and Management

Certification

  • Iowa Master Educator License
  • K-6 Elementary Classroom
  • K-8 English/Language Arts
  • K-8 Social Studies
  • Tennessee Professional 6-Year License
  • Elementary Education K-5
  • Middle Grades Language Arts 6-8
  • Middle Grades Social Science 6-8

References

  • Allison Dietz, Sewanee Elementary Principal, 931-598-5951
  • Kim Tucker, Elementary Supervisor, 931-967-0626 (extension 2028)

Timeline

4/5th Grade ELA Teacher

Cedar Rapids Community Schools
08.2023 - Current

Fourth Grade Teacher

Sewanee Elementary
01.2020 - 06.2023

Fourth Grade Teacher

Calamus-Wheatland Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2020

Title 1 Teacher

Calamus-Wheatland Elementary
01.2005 - 01.2006

Kindergarten Teacher

Payson-Seymour Elementary
01.1995 - 01.2005

Master of Arts (M.A.) Teaching -

Morningside College

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Elementary Education -

Quincy University

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