Raymond Hanks
Schwenksville,PA
Summary
Upbeat retired Elementary Teacher skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Fluent in Spanish and previous coaching experience in basketball and coed lacrosse. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset, good decision-making skills, and a positive attitude. Successful in classroom management, dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Proven history of creating engaging classroom environments, supporting diverse educational styles and utilizing multimedia and technology. Dependable, flexible and enjoy creating a good humored rapport with staff and students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher/Spanish Immersion Teacher
Southern Lehigh School District
08.1994 - 06.2019
- Designed and presented lessons in a variety of subjects in grade 6 classroom; including Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science utilizing teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Bilingual and Fluent in Spanish; developed and implemented a 6th grade social studies course as a component of district Spanish Immersion program for 25 years. This course, completely taught in Spanish, mirrored the content, assessments and activities of the English speaking course. In addition to providing engaging Spanish instruction in the social studies course content, students also acquired a better understanding of Spanish language and culture.
- Over 20 years experience in providing effective instruction in district Spanish Immersion program in core subject of social studies in addition to science from 2017-2019.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives for all subjects, including Spanish Immersion.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Education
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Wood High School
Warminster, PA06.1981
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Spanish
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA05.1985
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Beaver College
Glenside, PA05.1994
Elementary Spanish Education Certification - Bilingual Education
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Multimedia Educational Software
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Lesson Planning, Preparation, and Implementation
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Educational Material Development
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Instructional Techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Elementary Teacher/Spanish Immersion Teacher
Southern Lehigh School District
08.1994 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Wood High School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Spanish
Wilkes University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Beaver College
Elementary Spanish Education Certification - Bilingual Education
LaSalle University
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