Whit Hatton
Summary
Passionate elementary teacher with a strong background in developing relationships to build a classroom community for students to thrive in while finding their own place in education. Building and designing lessons that are not only engaging but also grounded in equity for a stronger learning environment. Weaving in critical thinking, problem solving, social and emotional skills that will allow students to take on every experience they are faced with. I am a teacher who is a lifelong learner interested in working with a community of educators who collaborate and grow together. I pride myself on partnership not only with students but their families to strengthen a learning network that supports every students individual needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Keller Elementary School
Royal Oak, MI
01.2024 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans with instructional materials that facilitated active learning.
- Assessed students NWEA and DRA scores to develop differentiated and small group instruction based of results.
- Maintained and supplemented classroom routines and procedures to provide an organized learning environment.
- Built on developing relationships with students to establish classroom community that allowed for a positive, productive, and accessible learning experience.
- Modeled school wide mission statement than embodied being respectful, safe, and responsible learners.
- Partnered with mentor teacher as well as other grade level teachers to develop content.
- Participated in all professional activities along with my mentor teacher but also engaged in community events outside of the school day to foster the relationship between school and home life.
- Observed, collaborated, practiced, and reflected with mentor teacher on performance and growth to improve teaching and development.
Substitute Teacher
EDUstaffing
, MI
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained classroom environment that had been set by classroom teacher.
- Used a positive leadership presence as a guest in buildings.
- Maintained a friendly and professional relationship with staff, students and parents.
- Followed classroom management/positive behavior system expectations.
- Modeled what was expected by the schools and classroom teachers to be safe and aware of surroundings.
- Executed plans left by teachers but was prepared to supplement resources when needed.
- Maintained communication with staff and teachers by providing feedback, records of the days activities, attendance, and behaviors.
Embedded Literacy Placement - Grade 5
Webber Elementary School
Lake Orion, MI
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Reading assessment study and implementation with one-on-one student experience.
- Analyzed assessment data and developed Instruction by scaffolding cultural relevant resources and student interest focusing on targeting students needs.
- Planned and developed instruction for students orthographic stage of development, word recognition, fluency, and comprehension including strengths and needs.
- Planned and developed instruction based on students independent, instruction, and frustration reading levels.
- Provided oral and written feedback to students for their growth, Including strengths and needs.
- Learned and built respectful relationships with students while applying instruction using mirrors, windows and doors based resources.
Elementary Field Experience - Grade 2 and 5
Orion Oaks Elementary
Lake Orion, MI
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Observed a variety of grades level teachers in their daily routines and teaching practices.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers on how they develop, plan and execute instruction.
- Assisted classroom teachers in daily routines and student activities.
- Maintained professional relationships with staff, students, and parents.
- Worked with students on an Individual level with all subject areas.
- Studied student behaviors, interactions, conversations, and development throughout internships.
- Partnered with mentor teachers to have a deeper understanding in all aspects of the classroom responsibilities.
- Participated in school functions including conferences, field trips, assemblies, parent meetings, professional developments, and grade level planning curriculum meetings.
Embedded Literacy Field Experience - Grade K & 1
Whitman Elementary School
Pontiac, MI
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Reading assessment study and implementation with one-on-one student experience.
- Analyzed assessment data and developed Instruction by scaffolding cultural relevant resources and student Interest focusing on targeting students needs.
- Planned and developed instruction for students orthographic stage of development, word recognition, fluency, and comprehension strengths and needs.
- Planned and developed instruction to based on students independent, instruction, and frustration reading levels.
- Provided oral and written feedback to students for their growth, Including strengths and needs.
- Learned and built respectful relationships with students while applying instruction using mirrors, windows and doors based resources.
Elementary Field Experience - Grade 4
Addams Elementary School
Royal Oak, MI
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Observed a variety of grades level teachers in their daily routines and teaching practices.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers on how they develop, plan and execute instruction.
- Assisted classroom teachers in daily routines and student activities.
- Maintained professional relationships with staff, students, and parents.
- Worked with students on an Individual level with all subject areas.
- Studied student behaviors, interactions, conversations, and development throughout internships.
- Partnered with mentor teachers to have a deeper understanding in all aspects of the classroom responsibilities.
- Participated in school functions including conferences, field trips, assemblies, parent meetings, professional developments, and grade level planning curriculum meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland University
Rochester, MI04-2024
Skills
- Lesson development with differentiation and data analysis
- Literacy group (small and whole) development
- inquiry based instruction
- Google suite
- Microsoft Office
- Classroom technology tools (seesaw, google classroom, mistar, class dojo, formative,)
- Classroom community building with a focus on JEDI ( justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion)
- Communication
- Creative
- Organized
- Collaborative
Certification
- Michigan teacher certification with Pre-kindergarten through grade 6, all subjects
Timeline
Student Teacher
Keller Elementary School
01.2024 - Current
Embedded Literacy Placement - Grade 5
Webber Elementary School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Elementary Field Experience - Grade 2 and 5
Orion Oaks Elementary
01.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher
EDUstaffing
10.2022 - Current
Embedded Literacy Field Experience - Grade K & 1
Whitman Elementary School
09.2022 - 04.2023
Elementary Field Experience - Grade 4
Addams Elementary School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland University
- Michigan teacher certification with Pre-kindergarten through grade 6, all subjects
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