Hannah Heissel

 Phone: 712-363-0284  Email: hannaheis7@gmail.com

Education:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Expected Graduation: December 2019
Major GPA: 3.45/4.00
Iowa Lakes Community College, Emmetsburg, IA
Associate of Arts Degree December 2016
Early Childhood Education AAS Degree May 2016
Childcare Diploma

Certifications: Coaching Authorization, Mandatory Reporter, Universal Precautions, CPR/First Aid

Education Experiences:
Hinton Community Schools, Fifth Grade, Hinton Iowa Fall 2019
Student Teacher
 Created and carried out lesson plans
 Collaborated with coworkers to develop lesson plans
 Planned future lessons based on formative and summative assessments
Nodland Elementary, Kindergarten, Sioux City Iowa Fall 2019
Student Teacher
 Implemented lesson plans through all academic areas
 Assessed students through formative and summative assessments
 Participated in parent teaching conferences
 Attended an International Baccalaureate training day
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, Sioux City Iowa
Naturalist Intern Summer 2019
 Planned and implemented camps for children of all ages
 Designed posters and social media advertisement
 Interacted with the public at the nature center as well as at public programs
 Fabricated public programs for a variety of ages

Cedar Heights, Cedar Falls, Iowa Spring 2018

Field Experience III
 Gained a better understanding of creating a thorough lesson plan
 Prepared a lesson plan on geometric triangles and presented to 4th grade students
 Assisted mentor teacher throughout the classroom

Palo Alto County Head Start, Emmetsburg, Iowa January 2016- May 2016
Field Experience II
 Used the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale to rate the classroom environment
 Created and implemented learning opportunities in all subject areas
 Supervised 3, 4, and 5 year olds during daily activities to ensure safety
 Observed and assessed children using a variety of assessments to determine where students were

West Elementary, Emmetsburg, Iowa January 2015-May 2015

Field Experience I
 Utilized the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale to rate the classroom environment
 Developed and preformed lesson plans throughout all subject areas
 Oversaw 4 and 5 year olds daily activities to maintain safety of students
 Analyzed and assessed children based on their strengths and weaknesses

Community United Childcare Centers and Preschool October 2017-Present

Education Assistant
  Supervised and aided in childrens’ play activities ages 6 weeks to 12 years
 Provided daily updates to parents
 Assisted in preparing food for children, served meals, and beverages to children
 Monitored the office at the end of the night answering phone calls and communicating with parents
 Preformed cleaning and closing responsibilities to maintain the cleanliness of the building
Emmetsburg Education Center October 2015-August 2017
Childcare Teacher
 Observed and monitored childrens’ ages 6 weeks to 12 years
 Kept records on individual children (daily observations, information about activities, and meals served)
 Instructed children in health and personal habits to keep them healthy (eating, resting, diapering, and
toileting habits)
 Read to children to build vocabulary, language and literacy skills and at the same time improving
concentration, curiosity, and memory
 Performed cleaning and closing responsibilities to maintain the buildings cleanliness, handled tuition
payments and filed and filled out CACFP daily meal participation sheets

Palo Alto County Nature Center May 2015-August 2015

Naturalist Intern
 Scheduled and designed weekend programs for children in regards to nature
 Aided naturalist during programs
 Greeted visitors and interacted with them by showing them around the nature center and answering
questions
 Created a display case and a variety of posters

Other Work Experiences

Bomgaars, Spencer, Iowa March 2012-July 2016
Cashier
 Handled cash and credit transactions
 Stocked shelves and organized displays in order to maintain the visual appeal of the store
 Greeted and assisted customers regarding store products

Meadowbrook Golf Course, Hartley, Iowa Summer 2015, 2016, 2017

Waitress/Bartender
 Totaled up customers’ bills and counted back money
 Delivered quality food and beverage service to guests in a responsible manner
 Greeted customers upon coming in the door

Involvement
Dance Marathon October 2018
 Raised funds and awareness for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and the
Children’s Miracle Network
Job Foundation January 2018
 Taught children a lesson plan on financial education and how insurance is important

Special Youth Challenge Ministries August 2010- Present

 Helped assist handicap children with turkey and deer hunting and empowered physically challenged youth
to enjoy hunting and shooting sports by helping them overcome barriers found in the outdoors

Volleyball Coach September 2016, 2015

 Taught 3rd and 4th graders volleyball fundamentals and provided a positive environment for learning new
skills