Sarah J.

Hanson
svandy6@gmail.com
0160 9707 2731

Current Address:
Ramsteiner Strasse 107
66882 Spesbach

Permanent Address:
PCS 2 Box 12314
APO AE 09012

OBJECTIVE
Seeking collaborative learning opportunities for professional growth as an elementary school teacher in a school
dedicated to fostering student growth and development in a positive environment.
INITIAL LICENSE
Teacher of Middle Level Language Arts Grades 6-8
Teacher of Exceptional Children Grades K-12
Teacher of Elementary Grades K-6
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Master of Arts in Education: Teacher Leaders in American International Schools
Current GPA: 4.00/4.00
Projected Graduation Date: December 19, 2015
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education

Minor: Literacy

Cumulative GPA: 3.82/ 4.00

Graduation date: May 7, 2011

Deans List: Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008
WORK EXPERIENCE
December 2014-June 2015
1st Grade Teacher, Landstuhl Elementary Middle School, Landstuhl, Germany
Utilized current standards and began implementing College & Career Readiness Standards in Mathematics
Collaborated bimonthly with 1st grade team
Incorporated technology in meaningful ways
Demonstrated fairness and consistency in classroom management
February 2014-June 2014
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5 Grade Teacher, Landstuhl Elementary Middle School, Landstuhl, Germany

Smoothly transitioned into school and classroom environment mid-year

Collaborated with 5th grade teachers

Communicated regularly with parents

Created an interactive classroom environment for students

April 2013-January 2014

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Childrens Learning Academy, Mackenbach, Germany

Created lesson plans centered around the Multiple Intelligences Theory

Promoted a caring and stable classroom environment sharing in a love of learning

Developed a classroom environment extending out to family and community involvement

Long-Term Substitute Teacher
5th Grade- W.B. Simpson Elementary School, Camden, Delaware

Prepared and organized classroom for the beginning of the school year

Applied the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and Language Arts

Supported students dealing with the loss of a fellow classmate

Planned curriculum regularly with co-teachers and fellow 5th grade teachers

August 2012- October 2012

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

February 2012- May 2012
4th & 5th Grade Language Arts Special Education Teacher, W.B. Simpson Elementary School, Camden,
Delaware

Completed overview of IEP Plus and Procedures and Special Education Training Modules

Conducted IEP meetings with parents discussing student progress

Implemented novels and trade books during small group reading

Worked on strategies to help with DCAS testing

Substitute Teacher

Employed by Caesar Rodney and Smyrna school districts

August 2011-February 2012

Dongguan, China Teaching Program

July 2010-August 2010

Taught English to sixth grade Chinese students at Dongguan University of Technology for three weeks

Applied management techniques related to cultural standards

Created interactive lesson plans that pertained to English Language Learners

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teaching Spring 2011
1st Grade- American Nicaraguan School, Managua, Nicaragua
5th Grade- American Nicaraguan School, Managua, Nicaragua

January 2011- May 2011