Tammy Hanby
Newark,DE
Summary
Hands-on Gifted and Talented Teacher committed to encouraging creativity and higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Resourceful and energetic professional with 12 years of experience preparing class activities, monitoring academic performance and developing lesson plans. Well-versed in observing over 40 students simultaneously and evaluating performance to bring improvement to learning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Christina School District
08.2017 - Current
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver differentiated instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels, interests, and learning styles.
- Communicated frequently with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities, including STEM activities and state, regional, and national competitions.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Special Education Teacher
Christina School District
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and modeled activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with students, colleagues and parents.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Inside Sales Associate
Benchmark Builders, Inc.
10.2005 - 08.2017
- Handled inbound prospect calls to provide product information, answer questions and resolve purchase hesitations.
- Researched and identified possible new accounts for sales development.
- Teamed with partners to close deals for sales development.
- Identified consumer interests and key market identifies for new accounts.
- Queried database for prospects within possible assignment territories.
- Developed working relationships with partners to merge and exchange consumer information and marketing data.
- Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Collaborated with outside sales representatives, marketing and other departments to generate leads and close sales.
- Developed strategic relationships with existing customers by learning preferences and managing regular communications.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of sales activities and progress.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase customer loyalty and retention.
- Attended meeting and sales events to learn latest developments and brainstorm new sales strategies.
Elementary School Teacher
Colonial School District
10.1999 - 10.2005
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in multiple academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05.1999
Skills
- Scaffold Building
- Student Motivation, Engagement, and Development
- Learning Modalities
- Instructional Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Knowledge in Area of Expertise
- Positive Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- School Programs
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Creative Instruction Style
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Gifted Education
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with and led a team of 12 in the development of school-wide Leader in Me Program.
- Collaborated with team of 10 on a school-wide Leadership Team.
- Coordinated and supervised school-wide standardized testing.
Certification
- Licensed, Teacher of Early Childhood - 1999
- Licensed, Teacher of Elementary Grades K - 6 - 2004
- Licensed, Teacher of Students Who are Gifted and Talented - 2020
Timeline
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Christina School District
08.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Christina School District
09.2016 - 08.2017
Inside Sales Associate
Benchmark Builders, Inc.
10.2005 - 08.2017
Elementary School Teacher
Colonial School District
10.1999 - 10.2005
Master of Science - Special Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Delaware
- Licensed, Teacher of Early Childhood - 1999
- Licensed, Teacher of Elementary Grades K - 6 - 2004
- Licensed, Teacher of Students Who are Gifted and Talented - 2020
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