Kathryn E.

Hansen
23 Oxford Street, Apt.1, Rochester, NY 14607
Kathryn_Hansen@websterschools.org
(585) 415-9858

EDUCATION
St. John Fisher College
Master of Science
Literacy Birth-Grade 6, Grade 5- Grade 12

Rochester, NY
anticipated graduation December, 2016

Houghton College
Houghton, NY
Bachelor of Science
May, 2013
Inclusive Childhood Education; concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Costa Rica Study Abroad Program

CERTIFICATION
New York State Initial Certifications
Childhood Education
Students with Disabilities (1-6)

May 13-31, 2013

August, 2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Webster Central School District
Webster, NY
Teacher assistant
September, 2015 present
Assisted the general and special education teachers in the education of students with disabilities and
their peers in the general education classroom
Ensured that students mastered skills and concepts in the general education curriculum while their
special education needs were being met
Webster Central School District
Webster, NY
Substitute teacher
September, 2014 September, 2015
Utilized existing curriculum and incorporated creative teaching methods to generate an active learning
environment
Maintained classroom rules and implemented clear expectations of student behavior for effective
classroom management
Sylvan Learning Center
Pittsford, NY
Tutor
September, 2013 September, 2015
Tutored K-12 students in beginning reading, literacy strategies, and Regents prep
Equipped students with study strategies tailored to meet specific needs
Webster Central School District
Webster, NY
Tutor
November, 2014 January, 2015
Worked with a new beginner level ESL student to ready her for a successful transition into a school
setting
Taught a new beginner ESL student basic vocabulary, grammar, sentence construction, listening, and
reading skills
Rochester Christian School

Rochester, NY

First grade teacher

September, 2013 June, 2014
Created and managed centers across math, science, and social studies subject areas for center based
classroom environment
Implemented Scott Foresman math curriculum for the first year at RCS
Led Heifer International Read to Feed service project and raised five times the set goal
Created and implemented both traditional and alternate forms of assessment
Developed a cross-curricular Christmas Around the World Unit
Childtime Learning Center
Penfield, NY
Pre-K, lead teacher
August, 2013 September, 2014
Assisted in the teaching of lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives
Interfaced with many different family structures and parenting styles
Presented with achievement award for ability to go into any classroom at any time and jump right in
Perry Central School
Student teaching: Fifth grade

Perry, NY
September 2012 November, 2012

Worked with teaching staff, including general education and special education support staff to meet
needs of students with IEPs
Collaborated with co-teachers to incorporate multiple means of expression, engagement, and
representation for all learners in an inclusion setting
Taught AIS (Academic Intervention Service) classes
Developed an IEP with the cooperation of the classroom teacher

Fillmore Central School

Fillmore, NY
Practicum: First and second grade multi-aged classroom
September 2011 April, 2012
Integrated technology in instruction through the use of smart boards, iPads, and internet activities
Analyzed testing data of classroom assessments, both formal and informal, to guide instruction
Utilized anecdotal notes, running records, and Reading Miscue Analysis to design reading curriculum