Hannah Dwyer Email & Phone Number

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Administer assessments measuring high school students’ math achievement and attitudes toward math and science learningCollect and process data using FileMaker Database and secure file transfer system

Nashville, Tn

Served as academic leader overseeing curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation for levels Jr-Kindergarten through eightProvided administrative support to the Head of School assisting with the oversight of the daily operation of the school and serving in the place of the Head of School when unavailableSupervised teaching faculty, including observations and evaluations Managed school’s disciplinary system and directed all activities associated with student behavior and eligibility, including co-chairing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee Directed faculty professional development program by collaborating with faculty and staff members to identify the needs of the faculty as a whole and as individuals and then designing and presenting growth opportunities, and managing the professional development budget Initiated school program transitions to service-learning, standards based grading, and restorative discipline practicesAnnually created complex school schedule for 40 faculty members and over 350 studentsAssisted Business Officer with Human Resources activities including posting positions to internal and external sites, recruiting and interviewing candidates, processing new employees, and annually updating family and employee handbooks Coordinated with Director of Academic Services to analyze standardized testing results Managed the school-wide Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) accreditation processConnected undergraduate and graduate level student teachers and interns with mentor teachersLiaised with MNPS Office of Federal Programs and Grants to procure equitable services available to students and teachersServed as liaison to the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools (TAIS)

Nashville, Tn

Evaluated curriculum and monitor implementationManaged faculty and staff professional growth programEvaluated teacher performance and effectivenessAssisted teachers in interpreting and using student results of standardized testing (ERB-CTP Online, CPAA, CogAT)Coordinated student placements for math and readingParticipated in recruitment and hiring of facultyCoordinated school-wide SACS/SAIS accreditationPresented at local, regional, and national conferences on a variety of topics including bullying prevention and grading and assessment

Taught third through eighth grade students a variety of content areas including math, pre-algebra, algebra, science, social studies, reading, religion, and FrenchChaired Social Studies, Foreign Language, and Religion DepartmentsCo-Chaired the Olweus Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee to collaborate with administration, faculty, and parents to the implement the program and offer consultation to other independent schools regarding implementationPrepared students for standardized tests (ERB CTP Online and previously the Iowa Test of Basic Skills); students earned the highest grade equivalent average in math on the ITBS in the Diocese of Nashville three consecutive yearsIncorporated technology into classroom instruction, including SMART Boards, Microsoft Office, and web-based applications such as WebQuests, VoiceThread, and simulationsAdapted lessons and assignments to meet the needs of all students, especially those with documented learning disabilitiesProvided consultation to researchers from Vanderbilt University regarding studies on the learning and teaching of fractionsParticipated integrally in matters of school operation including strategic planning, accreditation, admissions, interview committees for senior level administrators and faculty members, revision of faculty handbook, and overhaul of school website to improve communication with both stakeholdersPlanned and presented professional development for teachers and administrators on topics including effective grading practices, service learning, bullying prevention, and website developmentManaged school-wide service and service-learning program for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students, including the establishment of monthly food drives and annual fundraiser of weekly Lenten meals for organizations in needMentored graduate interns from Belmont University by collaborating to plan and deliver instruction, providing instructional coaching, and evaluating performance and progress

Master Of Education, Teaching, Learning, And Leading

Bachelor Of Science, Middle Childhood Education With Concentrations In Math, Reading, And Language Arts