Sarah Hansen
Cottage Grove,MN
Summary
Proactive Middle School English Teacher with extensive experience in fostering a positive learning and Christ-centered environment and instilling foundational Christian values. Skilled in multimedia strategies, differentiated instruction, and data-driven methods to enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking. Adept at classroom management, lesson planning, and building strong relationships with students and parents.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School English and Intervention Teacher
New Life Academy
08.2012 - Current
- Instilled the foundations of Christ daily in the classroom and made sure to convey that each student was known, loved, and valued.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
- Supported struggling learners through differentiated instruction and individualized support plans, was also the point of contact for Middle School Intervention Students and supported them in Intervention Lab on a daily basis.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze complex texts and engage in reflective writing exercises.
- Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction.
- Adhered to Minnesota State Standards standards when planning course lessons.
- Utilized data-driven instructional methods to identify areas of improvement for individual students, tailoring lessons accordingly to optimize academic growth.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior, ensuring timely communication with parents and administration.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and modifying instruction as needed.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
Substitute Teacher
Omaha Christian Academy
01.2011 - 06.2011
- 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.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Bellevue Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with complex problem-solving tasks and thought-provoking discussions.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for effective instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
- Co-chaired a Teacher Assistance Team for behavior and academic issues that teachers were experiencing in the classroom and made appropriate student plans to best help the individual students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Reading Endorsement
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Omaha, NE05-2002
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Organizational ability
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Group leadership
- Lesson Planning
- Licensed in Nebraska
- IEP familiarity
- Smartboard operation
Certification
Nebraska Educator's Certificate/Permit 2002-present
ACSI Educator Certificate, 2017-present
ENVoY Certification, 2022
Timeline
Middle School English and Intervention Teacher
New Life Academy
08.2012 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Omaha Christian Academy
01.2011 - 06.2011
Fifth Grade Teacher
Bellevue Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Reading Endorsement
University of Nebraska-Omaha
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