Hannah

Vanderhorst
5242 S Hyde Park Blvd. #1006 - Chicago, IL 60615 - 616 485-7968 - vande628@msu.edu

Objective

To obtain a Special Education teaching position to employ my passion for the development of
academic and social - emotional skills in children with disabilities.

Education

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

College of Education
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Internship Program
Masters: 12 credits towards a Masters in Special Education
GPA: 3.75/4.00

Fall 2015- present

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

College of Education



Bachelor of Arts; Special Education-Learning Disabilities
Teaching Major: Language Arts
GPA: 3.5077/4.00
Certifications
Elementary Education Grades K-5

Language Arts Grades 6-8

May 2015

Learning Disabilities Grades K-12

First Aid / CPR / AED

Teaching Related Experience

Andrew Carnegie Elementary School Chicago, IL

January 2016-Present
Grade 6-8 Resource Room
Delivering Special Education services in both Resource and Inclusion settings
Differentiating instruction using a gradual release of responsibility model for students with
high-frequency disabilities
Collaborating with General Education teachers on a daily basis
Providing input to parents and team members during IEP meetings
Implementing behavior intervention plans and incentive programs for both whole groups
and individual students

Andrew Carnegie Elementary School Chicago, IL

August 2015-December 2015
Grade 2 General Education
Designed and implemented instruction using technology in the classroom
Participated in district assessment and grading processes
Communicated with parents through individual conferences as well as daily interactions
Integrated into the school community through professional development and after school
programs

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

May 2015-July 2015
College of Education Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education
Research Assistant
Contacted parents participating in a preschool emotional development and social skills
program on a weekly basis

Conducted home visits and exit interviews with participants

Recorded data on paper and Excel
Scored program assessment forms based on ease of use and behavior improvement

Cole Charter Academy Lansing, MI



September 2014-May 2015
Grade 3 General Education
Senior Year Practicum
Planned and lead taught four lessons over the course of the academic year in each core
subject area that met National and State standards
Adapted to lead mentor teacher being on maternity leave for most of Fall Semester
Provided small group and individual assistance to students that required more intensive
instruction
Conducted a functional behavior analysis and implemented a behavior intervention plan

Capital Area Literacy Coalition- Read to Succeed
September 2013 December 2014
Site Supervisor
Supervised a large group of tutors and students in an urban setting
Communicated directly with parents and tutors about attendance and scheduling
Gained leadership skills within a literacy based setting by directing large group activities
Tutor
Administered various assessments for students with learning disabilities
Worked individually with students to develop reading, writing, vocabulary and
comprehension skills
Analyzed results of assessments to develop plans for specific instruction for an individual
student

Other Work Experience

Housing Assignments Office- Michigan State University

May 2013-August 2015
Student Supervisor
Aided the approximately 16,000 students living on campus in signing up for housing
Coordinated and led biweekly staff meetings
Interviewed, hired and trained new student employees
Communicated updates and vital information between students and full time staff members

Awards

Nominated for Michigan State University Student Employee of the Year April 2015
Nominated by the department of Residential and Hospitality Services
Recommended based on quality of work, reliability, creativity, professionalism and initiative

CEP 416 Fall 2013 Outstanding Classroom Website Award

March 2014
Awarded based on overall design, organization and user navigation experience
Chosen out of 70 candidates

Technology

Proficient In:
Padlet
Weebly
iReady
Kahoot

iMovie
Zoom
Popplet
Powtoon


References

Keshanna Milsap
Andrew Carnegie Elementary School
2nd Grade Mentor Teacher
312 - 391 - 8711 (cell)
kymilsap@cps.edu

Reginald Taylor
Andrew Carnegie Elementary School
6-8th Grade Resource Room Mentor Teacher
773 860 - 0723
rdtaylor@cps.edu

Sonja Spiller
Michigan State University Field Instructor
773-791-9606
spiller7@msu.edu

Laura Cole
Michigan State University
Office of the Registrar
517-646-9771
colela@msu.edu