Katherine Hansen

270 South Street Clyde, Ohio 43410 (419) 603-1297 khansen6@kent.edu

Objective
To obtain a seven through twelve teaching position in language arts. Interested in sponsoring extracurricular activities. Willing to relocate.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Education, May 2016
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Major: Integrated Language Arts
Cumulative GPA: 3.766
Major GPA: 3.683

Honors Diploma, June 2012

Clyde High School, Clyde, Ohio
GPA: 3.8

Special Skills
Computer: SMART Board, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Apps, Prezi, Movie Maker, Voice Thread,
HMH textbooks
Certifications: Red Cross CPR (2014), A.L.I.C.E Training (2014), Google Apps Training (2015)

Teaching Experience
Student Teaching

Akron North High School, Akron, Ohio

Spring 2016

Within diverse school, instructed tenth grade English and English Honors classes with 25-30 students in
each. Supervised content and credit recovery for students in need. Attended staff meetings and trainings on
a regular basis and participated in Professional Learning Community meetings with the tenth grade team.
Attended school sponsored athletic and musical events to show support and create rapport with students.
Provided communication with guardians regarding student progress and behavior and attended ParentTeacher Conferences to discuss student growth.
Practicum

Akron North High School, Akron, Ohio

Fall 2015

Observed teaching practices of various professionals and conducted interviews with administration and
intervention specialists. Compiled information about the culture of the school and analyzed the information
to create rapport with students. Implemented a ten day unit lesson in tenth grade English classes that
demonstrated knowledge of Common Core Standards and instructional strategies such as scaffolding.
Field Experience

Bio-Med Science Academy, Rootstown, Ohio

Spring 2015

Collaborated with colleagues to create a unique learning experience for students as they created multimodal autobiographies. Modeled various strategies of revision using a multitude of activities and examples
to spark student interest including group work, current events, and pop culture. Provided colleagues with
and received constructive feedback to help analyze and improve instructional strategies.

Tallmadge Middle School, Tallmadge, Ohio

Spring 2015

Observed student learning strategies and provided one-on-one instructional opportunities in an eighth
grade classroom. Collaborated with a colleague to create an engaging and creative mini-lesson that
promoted student learning and fostered creativity.

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Field Experience Continued

Summit County Detention Center, Akron, Ohio

Spring 2015

Developed weekly lesson plans that promoted the development of students writing. Collaborated with
colleagues to provide adequate instruction to students that sparked interest in writing.

Warren G. Harding High School, Warren, Ohio

Fall 2014

Shadowed a student to gain understanding of the schools culture and observe multiple instructional
strategies. Provided one-on-one instruction to students in a ninth grade classroom setting.

Other Work Experience

Resident Assistant, Fall 2013-Spring 2015

Residence Services, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Assisted residents living in on-campus housing with various needs, including conflict mediation and
resolution, promoting diversity, providing outside resources when necessary. Orchestrated events to suit the
needs of residents including educational and leisure activities. Served as advisor to the buildings hall council
and provided building security through nightly patrols.
Welder, Rework, Cabinet Deck, Summers 2013-2015

Whirlpool Corporation, Clyde, Ohio

Used a welding machine to create and assemble various machine parts, repaired and tested new washing
machines to be shipped, and inspected and hung washing machine cabinets on a line to be painted.

Honors and Activities

College
Advisor, Hall Council, Fall 2013-Spring 2015
Vice President, Hall Council, Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Inductee, National Residence Hall Honorary, Spring 2014-2016
Member, Marching Golden Flashes, 2012
Brother, Alpha Phi Omega, 2015-2016
Recipient, Trustee Scholarship, 2012-2016
Recipient, Deans List, Fall 2012-Fall 2015
High School
Recipient, Clyde Career Women Scholarship, 2012
Recipient, Coach and Marion Hendricks Teaching Scholarship, 2012
President and Section Leader, A Capella Choir, Fall 2011-2012
Alto Saxophone and Bassoon Section Leader, Marching and Concert Band, 2011-2012
Squad Leader, Marching Band, Fall 2010-2012
Inductee, National Honor Society, 2010-2012
Delegate, Ohio Model United Nations, 2008-2009
Delegate, Buckeye Girl State, Summer 2011
Thespian, Drama Club, 2010-2012
Freshman Representative, Student Council, 2008-2009
Freshman Officer, Marching Band, 2008-2009