Hannah Winchester
Fort Wayne
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Northwest Allen County Schools, excelling in curriculum development and fostering strong parent-teacher communication. Adept at enhancing student writing skills through innovative instructional design, while promoting a collaborative classroom environment. Committed to adaptability and nurturing academic growth in diverse learners.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Northwest Allen County Schools
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a positive school environment, works well on teams, and engages in discussions about curriculum planning
- Attended professional development to continue teaching skills and educational practices, has current and updated IDEO literacy endorsement added to professional license
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in classroom activities and learning, communicates well with necessary members of child's learning team to promote growth and learning
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth, takes pride in building relationships to ensure comfort in learning
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Northwest Allen County Schools
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Boosted students' writing abilities through daily writing practices, trained through Orton-Gillingham phonics programs to support reading and writing
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kingston Healthcare
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2013 - 08.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure patient safety, comfort, and goals were met.
- Worked and grew alongside patients with various health needs to learn more about how to care for different needs and individuals with different backgrounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05-2017
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Instructional design
- Parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum development
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- IDOE Literacy Endorsement - Completed May 2025
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Northwest Allen County Schools
08.2021 - Current
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Northwest Allen County Schools
08.2017 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kingston Healthcare
06.2013 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne