Hannah Decker

Michigan State University

Certification
State of Michigan Elementary Provisional Certification K-5th Grade

Endorsements
Special Education-Learning Disabilities K-12th Grade Language Arts 6th-8th Grade

Hannah Decker deckerh1@msu.edu (517) 930-1514 4811 Delta River Drive Lansing, MI 48906 Objective: To obtain a teaching position that allows me to meet the academic and social needs of each student through the utilization of the best teaching practice. My goal is to provide engaging instruction in a differentiated manner that allows all students, including those in Special Education, to access the general education curriculum to the fullest extent. Michigan State University: East Lansing, Michigan Bachelor of Arts: May 2013 3.98 Grade Point Average Major: Special Education-Learning Disabilities Teaching Major: Language Arts 12 Post Graduate Credits: 2013-2014 Honors and Achievements: Highest GPA among Special Education Graduates: May 2013 Graduated with High Honors: May 2013 Deans List: 6 semesters Certification: Elementary Education K-5th Grade Endorsements: Special Education-Learning Disabilities K-12th Grade Language Arts 6th-8th Grade Cavanaugh Elementary School: Lansing School District in Lansing, MI 2nd Grade General Education: January 2014-April 2014 Completed lead teaching in Language Arts, Mathematics, Writing, Social Studies, and Science Led 3 guided reading groups utilizing Fountas & Pinnell Differentiated instruction for a high risk classroom of 14 students Facilitated Daily 5 centers and Mathematics Stations Communicated and developed relationships with parents Facilitated daily activities and general classroom management Cavanaugh Elementary School: Lansing School District in Lansing, MI K-3rd Grade Special Education: August 2013-December 2013 Acted as a Resource Teacher to a caseload of 14 K-3rd grade students in Mathematics, Reading, and Writing Led 5 guided reading groups utilizing Fountas & Pinnell Collaborated with administrators, general education teachers, school psychologist, speech pathologists, school social workers, and parents in IEP meetings Collaborated with general education teachers to ensure special education students were a part of instruction in their general education classroom Communicated and developed relationships Facilitated daily activities and general classroom management

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Willow Elementary School: Lansing School District in Lansing, MI Kindergarten General Education: September 2012-May 2013 Planned and taught Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and Language Arts lessons using benchmarks and Michigan GLCEs Performed a Functional Behavior Analysis for a student with a target behavior and implemented a successful Behavior Intervention Plan Facilitated daily activities and general classroom management Cumberland Elementary School: Lansing School District in Lansing, MI 3rd-5th Grade Special Education: January 2010-June 2010 Worked with students with autism in a resource room Assisted students as they worked on skills such as writing, typing, math, and reading Facilitated field day Mentored girls in Girls Group, a club for girls held during lunch break Family Nanny: Grand Ledge, Mi Nanny: June 2010-Present Three children: ages now, six, eleven, and thirteen Helped with daily care of children, including transportation Entertained with games and fun activities Planned outings, such as the library or museum Community Mental Health Authority: Lansing, MI Respite Care: September 2012-June 2013 Worked with a young man with a cognitive impairment Assisted with daily needs, including transportation Planned outings throughout the community Entertained with activities throughout the day Cavanaugh Elementary School: Lansing School District in Lansing, MI 2nd-3rd Grade Cougar Club: February 2014-April 2014 Collaborated with two teachers to aid students after school two days a week Assisted students with homework and assignments General Classroom Management 3rd Grade Jump Start: September 2013-October 2013 Collaborated with another teacher to aid students after school two days a week Co-developed and co-taught lesson plans to review mathematical topics and teach test taking strategies General classroom management

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Professional Development:

First Aid and CPR Certified, March 2014 I AM a Teacher! Expo, Michigan State University, April 2013 Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS): Response to Intervention and Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports. A 16-24 Hour Online Professional Development through the IRIS Center-Peabody College at Vanderbilt University

References
Janice Lykes Cavanaugh Elementary School Mentor Teacher: K-3rd Grade Resource Room School: (517) 755-1250 Cell: (517) 410-2587 jlykes01@yahoo.com Wendy Clark Cavanaugh Elementary School Mentor Teacher: 2nd Grade General Education School: (517) 755-1250 Cell: (517) 930-0483 wclark2391@aol.com Dottie Berzins Michigan State University Field Instructor Cell: (517) 410-8905 berzins@msu.edu Martha Ballou Community Mental Health Authority Client Parent Cell: (517) 231-1212 12984 W. Melody Rd. Grand Ledge, Mi 48837