Whitney Hancock
Rogersville,TN
Summary
Early Childhood Educator with over twenty years experience at Rogersville City School. Successful in program management and relationship building. Experience with variety of teaching strategies, that significantly enhancing student engagement and achievement. Excelled in creating nurturing environments, fostering strong family connections, and leading and mentoring others. Demonstrated excellence in content development and multitasking, achieving remarkable educational outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
VPK Director/Lead Teacher
Rogersville City School
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Established positive relationships with students and families in daily communication.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies and hands-on activities to engage students in classroom.
- Motivated teaching assistants to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using assessment results to inform future instruction.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress.
- Update VPK Handbook yearly.
- Conduct CPAC meeting two times each school year.
- Complete VPK Grant Application each year.
Kindergarten Teacher
Rogersville City School
08.2006 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers.
3rd Grade Teacher
Rogersville City School
08.2001 - 07.2006
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support, increasing academic achievement across all subjects.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Union College
Barbourville05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer: Early Childhood Education
Carson Newman College
Jefferson City, TN05-2001
Skills
- Relationship building
- Content development
- Program management
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Multitasking and organization
- Performance evaluation and monitoring
- Time management
Timeline
VPK Director/Lead Teacher
Rogersville City School
08.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Rogersville City School
08.2006 - 07.2021
3rd Grade Teacher
Rogersville City School
08.2001 - 07.2006
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Union College
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer: Early Childhood Education
Carson Newman College
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