Hanna Gergen
Huntington Beach
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Los Alamitos School District, skilled in fostering student engagement and academic growth. Proficient in classroom management and developing effective learning strategies, including differentiation for diverse learners. Known for building strong relationships with students, enhancing their critical thinking and study skills, leading to improved academic performance. Frequent experience of staying calm social and medical emergencies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Los Alamitos School District
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by the teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student social and emotional learning.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning environment conducive to academic growth.
AVID Tutor
Westminister School District
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Under the supervision and guidance of Avid Teacher Kim Thach, I worked with 7th and 8th grade students at Stacey Middle School in their AVID Program.
- Assisted students in inquiry-based learning and critical thinking using strategies such as Costa's Level of Questioning and Socratic Seminar.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify areas where students needed additional support and offer individual feedback to each student.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and time management skills, leading to more efficient learning.
Junior Lifeguard Instructor 2
Huntington Beach Marina Safety Division
06.2019 - Current
- Work as an instructor for the City of Huntington Beach's Junior Lifeguard program to educate and provide hands on lifeguard training to children ages 9-17.
- As a Junior Lifeguard Instructor 2, I collaborate with administration to discuss strategies on how to best train current and new instructors on working with children.
- Create work evaluations to for other instructors on work performance strengths and areas of improvement.
- Actively perform ocean rescues and medical treatment for beach goers.
Education
Single Subject Teaching Credential - English
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
California State University, Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA05-2022
Skills
- Conduct effective learning method that fulfill CA State Standards
- Experience in classroom management strategies for grades 6-12
- Experience in lesson planning, grading and delivering formative feedback for students grades 10 and 11
- Create summative assessments to evaluate student learning at the end of a unit
- Facilitate small group discussions between students for collaboration, critical thinking, and peer feedback
- Apply effective strategies and differentiation for students with IEPs and 504 plans
- Have participated in meetings with parents to discuss student success and areas of improvement
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Emergency Medical Technician
Currently certified as a Emergency Medical Technician for the county of Orange. Use and teach these skills through ocean lifeguarding and the Junior Lifeguard program.
Timeline
AVID Tutor
Westminister School District
03.2024 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Los Alamitos School District
11.2023 - 06.2024
Junior Lifeguard Instructor 2
Huntington Beach Marina Safety Division
06.2019 - Current
Single Subject Teaching Credential - English
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
California State University, Channel Islands
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