11563 Black Maple Lane | Colorado Springs, CO 80921
hannahlsutton@gmail.com | M: 303-378-5094
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER | K-6
Thoughtful professional intentionally finding ways to equip students with a solid foundation of knowledge, analytical thinking skills, virtuous character, and a love of learning. Flexible, creative individual determined to guide and empower all students to grapple with big ideas while tailoring lessons to meet every childs learning style and ability. Lifelong learner seeking to grow in my craft and inspire students with a passion for developing themselves as scholars and citizens. Active communicator committed to building and maintaining meaningful relationships with students, staff, and parents. __________________________________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 2009-PRESENT Classroom Teacher | 3 rd Grade
Instruct 3 rd grade curriculum implementing a variety of research-based instructional and intervention techniques to keep students engaged and maximize learning. Collaborate with the third grade team to ensure achievement of state and curriculum standards in our weekly plan. Create discovery based Science units in accordance with state and school-wide curriculum standards. Observe and assess student performance and use those measures to guide future instruction. Development of teacher-student relationship.
MISSISSIPPI CREATIVE ARTS MAGNET | SAINT PAUL, MN SPRING 2009 Student Teacher | 2 nd Grade
Developed and modified lessons to provide developmentally appropriate instruction for diverse learners including ELL and LD students. Actively incorporated Smart Board into lessons.
AREAS OF TEACHING PROFICIENCY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Minor in Pre-Primary Education Northwestern College | Saint Paul, MN | 2005 2009 Suma Cum Lade; Deans List
State of Colorado Teaching License
State of Minnesota Teaching License __________________________________________________________________
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Certification in Screening for Irlen Syndrome | June 2014 Teaching with Love and Logic | June 2014 Achievement Gap: Engagement for Comprehension | June 2014 Specific Learning Disabilities in Reading: Professional Development Project | 2014 Nature and Picture Study Experience | 2013 3-6 Writing Idea Institute | 2013 Classical Math Lessons | 2012 Language Arts Lesson Planning | 2011 Writing Road to Reading II | 2010 The Writing Road to Reading | 2009 __________________________________________________________________
TECHNICAL INTEGRATION & PROFICIENCIES
Website Maintenance | Microsoft Excel | PowerPoint | Outlook Explorer | Infinite Campus