HannahMetcalf

annah Metcalf
Isernhagener Str. 67 Hannover Germany, 30163 | 847-590-5763 | hannahmetcalf08@gmail.com

SUMMARY Licensed K-6 elementary classroom teacher with international teaching experience and a passion for cross-curricular
differentiated project-based learning. Seeking employment at an innovative school in order to establish roots and develop
community

EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INTERIM

Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa AUTHORIZATION
Graduated May 2015 Elementary Education (K-6)
GPA 3.06 IOWA BOARD OF EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS INTIAL LICENSE
K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom
K-8 English/Language Arts

CLASSROOM 2ND GRADE TEACHER AT KÄMMER INTERNATIONAL BILINGUAL SCHOOL

EXPERIENCE Hannover, Germany | August 2016 – June 2018
• Developed positive classroom management systems to create a safe learning environment and stable community
• Implemented and differentiated ESL/ELL Curriculum for Math, Reading, Writing, and Topic at grade level
• Utilized the local community, parent involvement, and creativity into class projects
• Collaborated with PLC to develop and implement ESL/ELL curriculum
• Participated in professional development on the UK’s phonics instruction pedagogy
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3 GRADE TEACHER AT AMERICAN SCHOOL OF KOSOVA
Prishtina, Kosova | August 2015 – June 2016
• Developed and implemented an ESL curriculum based on the common core for Math, English, Reading, and Topic
• Trained ESL/ SED classroom assistant
• Taught with innovation and flexibility due to limited resources
• Supported a positive classroom community with clear classroom management and expectations
• Collaborated with primary teacher team to develop vertical alignment and minimize learning gaps
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3 GRADE STUDENT TEACHER AT BRUBAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Des Moines, Iowa | March 2015 – May 2015
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• Over 300 hours of experience in a 3 grade classroom
• Collaborated with teachers and instructional coach to develop a classroom management system
• Designed and facilitated English, Math, and Writing units based on Iowa Core Standard
• Created a math assessment based on the Iowa Core standards and the Common Core
KINDERGARTEN STUDENT TEACHING AT HILLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Des Moines, Iowa | January 2015 – March 2015
• Over 300 hours of experience in a kindergarten classroom
• Led Parent/ Teacher conference
• Collaborated with certified teacher to redesign reading groups
• Assessed students on their reading and math levels

KINDERGARTEN PRACTICUM TEACHER AT WALNUT STREET SCHOOL
Des Moines, Iowa | January 2014 – May 2014
• Over 30 hours of experience in a Kindergarten classroom
• Taught lessons that aligned with Iowa Core and Common Core Standards
• Supported production of school talent show
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7 GRADE READING PRACTICUM TEACHER AT PERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Perry, Iowa| September 2013 – November 2013
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• Over 30 hours of experience in a 7 Grade English classroom
• Collaborated with certified teacher and instructional coach to implement ESL learning strategies
• Designed an English unit on positive vs. negative opinion writing using the Iowa Core Standards
 RELATED SWIM INSTRUCTOR AT CYCLONE SWIM SCHOOL
EXPERIENCE Ames, Iowa | 2014 – 2015
• Oversaw the well-being and safety of students while in the pool
• Enhanced students’ skills in the water by helping them feel comfortable and confident
• Trained new swim coaches to be effective and knowledgeable instructors
RESPITE CARE PROVIDER AT CONSUMER CHOICES – MERIDIAN FISCAL CHOICES
Ames, Iowa | Fall 2014
• Intensive phonetic tutoring with a severely autistic child
• Assisted speech, motor, and social skills
• Assisted in designing nonverbal hand signs to promote communication

PROGRAM STAFF AT CAMP WAPSIE
Coggon, Iowa | Summer 2013
• Developed and implemented a weekly schedule for camp grounds
• Organized and lead a variety of small and large group activities
• Identified and responded to camper behavior issues

ACTIVITIES HEAD OF HOUSE CAPTAIN AT KÄMMER INTERNATIONAL BILINGUAL SCHOOL

Hannover, Germany | 2017 – 2018
• Encourage school community and improvement of school wide positive refinances system
READING CLUB AT THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF KOSOVA
Prishtina, Kosova | 2016 – 2017
• After school reading club to improve students literacy skills twice a week.
PHILANTHROPY CHAIR AT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Ames, Iowa | Spring 2012
• Chairwoman of Chi Omega sorority’s philanthropy committee

REFERENCES Maren Clark, Principal KIBS/ Head of Primary at Kämmer International Bilingual school, Hannover Germany
• Email: maren.clarke@oks.de
• Phone: +49 511 220089 0

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Bradley Davies, Cooperating 2 grade teacher/ Deputy Head of Primary at Kämmer International Bilingual
School, Hannover Germany
• Email: b.davies@oks.de
• Phone: +49 511 220089 0

Shannon Bruce, Ramaka, Head of School at American School of Kosova, Pristina Kosovo
• Email: shannonr@askosova.org
• Phone: +386 49 935 114