Hannah Hougen

hougenh09@gmail.com
563.419.5999
https://hannahhougenportfolio.weebly.com

Current Address Permanent Address

1644 Woodward Ave. SE 306 Terrace St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Decorah, IA 52101

Profile: Caring, passionate Elementary teacher candidate with significant experience in school settings
with students of all ages. Committed to providing excellent education and creating quality relationships
with students, parents, and colleagues. Effective communicator and eager to learn. Fluent in English and
Spanish.

EDUCATION
Calvin College, ​Grand Rapids MI
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Major: Spanish
Minor: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Expected graduation date: May 2018
GPA: 3.9
Study abroad experience: January-May 2016, Tegucigalpa, Honduras

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, ​January 2018-May 2018
West Elementary - ​Wyoming, Michigan
● Prepared and taught 3rd Grade lessons of all school subjects
● Translated in Spanish for classroom teacher at Parent/Teacher Conferences
● Assisted the classroom teacher

Vocational ESL Teacher​, October 2017-May 2018

Asian Community Outreach Program ​- Grand Rapids, Michigan
● Developed and implemented lesson plans for beginning ESL students in both small group and
large group settings
● Created opportunities for meaningful input and output in the classroom
● Served the Asian Refugee population of Grand Rapids through English instruction

Teacher Aide, ​Fall 2016, approximately 100 hours

Cesar Chavez Elementary School​ - Grand Rapids, MI
● Created and implemented a 1st Grade unit using differentiated instruction
● Conducted activities with a diverse group of students on math and reading, individually and in
small groups
 ● Constructed and taught lessons that used the Universal Design for Learning framework

Teacher Aide, ​Spring 2016, approximately 100 hours

UNPFM​ - Tegucigalpa, Honduras
● Guided students individually on classroom tasks
● Developed classroom vocabulary in Spanish
● Observed and acquired foreign teaching styles

OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Summer Program Director​, Summer 2017/Summer 2018
Covenant Pines Bible Camp​, McGregor, MN
● Supervised and led training for camp counselors
● Coordinated summer planning and daily all-camp schedules
● Interacted with all campers and supervised disciplinary measures

After School Care Provider, ​January 2017-January 2018

Grand Rapids Christian Elementary, Iroquois Campus- Grand Rapids, MI
● Provided care for students Preschool-4th grade
● Oversaw outdoor and indoor activities
● Assisted students with homework

Counselor​, Summer 2015/Summer 2016

Covenant Pines Bible Camp​, McGregor, MN
● Responsibly cared for students ages 6-18
● Fostered community among groups of campers
● Led nightly devotions and facilitated discussions with campers