Marla Hacker
Manchester
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Clay County Board of Education, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Expert in lesson planning and fostering relationships, I have successfully mentored new teachers and enhanced learning outcomes through innovative instructional strategies, ensuring a supportive environment for all students.
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Clay County Board of Education
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that foster real-world connections.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student performance and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and curriculum development.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Save the Children Coordinator
Save the Children
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Coordinated program logistics to ensure timely delivery of resources for child welfare initiatives.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community stakeholders to enhance program outreach and impact.
- Led training sessions for staff on best practices in project management and resource allocation.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency across multiple projects.
- Analyzed program data to inform strategic decisions and optimize service delivery outcomes.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration to align goals and streamline project execution.
- Monitored compliance with organizational policies and government regulations in all program activities.
- Mentored junior coordinators, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, Kentucky, KY05-2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Data Organization - Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
Certification
- Certified Teacher, Clay County Board of Education - August 2020 - Current
Timeline
Teacher
Clay County Board of Education
08.2020 - Current
Save the Children Coordinator
Save the Children
08.2018 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of The Cumberlands