Hannah Popejoy

1100 Birch Road Lebanon, PA 17042 | hep002@lvc.edu | 717-679-2825

Summary and Skills

Dedicated and passionate individual pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood
Education and Special Education. Talented in developing innovative and engaging lesson plans,
fostering an entirely positive classroom environment, and adapting teaching methods to
accommodate diverse learning styles and needs. Eager to incorporate my educational background
and past experiences as a special educator to inspire, nurture, and contribute to the success of all
students.

Education
Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA May 2024
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education and Special Education GPA: 3.969/4.000
Certification: Pennsylvania Early Childhood Education PK-4 and Special Education K-12 (pending)
Member: Council for Exceptional Children, Pennsylvania State Education Association

Student Teaching
Linglestown Middle School, Linglestown, PA October-December 2023
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6 -8 Grade Emotional Support, 22 students
• Wrote and implemented lessons in the areas of Mathematics, Reading, Writing and Science.
• Created and implemented personalized lessons based on student interest, input, and need.
• Utilized behavior management strategies in the classroom including behavior point sheets
and therapeutic intervention strategies.
• Worked collaboratively with 4 Paraprofessionals, 3 Emotional Support Teachers, 2 Laurel
Life Therapists and 1 Laurel Life Behavior Coach.
• Consulted with Administration and Counselors in regard to further discipline and/or
supports for students.
• Attended a Safe Crisis Management inservice training session.
• Worked 1 to 1 with students in a variety of inclusion classroom environments.
• Wrote and implemented a unit of study on Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
• Participated in weekly progress monitoring and management of the IEP process.

Northern Lebanon Elementary School, Fredericksburg, PA August-October 2023

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2 Grade, 24 students
• Instructed students using Superkids ELA Program and Eureka Math Program.
• Maintained district-wide behavior management strategies in the whole classroom setting.
• Integrated technology to engage, support and maximize student learning and performance.
• Wrote and implemented engaging, data-driven lessons and assessments in the areas of
Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Health.
• Worked collaboratively with both gifted and special education teachers.
• Designed and implemented a personalized and data-driven positive-only behavior
management strategy over a 4-week time period.
 Additional Field Experience
Northside Elementary School, Harrisburg, PA January-March 2023
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1 Grade
Hershey Elementary School, September-December 2022
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4 Grade
• Instructed students using Everyday Math Program.
• Wrote and implemented personalized Math WIN lessons.
• Utilized the school wide behavior management strategy, CHAMP.
Northern Lebanon Highschool, Fredericksburg, PA January-May 2022
Autistic Support
Harding Elementary School, Lebanon PA September-December 2021
K-5 Learning Support
Cedar Crest High School December-March 2020
Multiple Disabilities

Work Experience

Lebanon School District, Lebanon, PA December 2023-Present

Substitute Teacher

Northern Lebanon School District, Fredericksburg, PA November 2023-Present

Substitute Teacher

Moose’s LZ Bar and Grille, Jonestown, PA March 2023-Present

Waitress

IU-13, Lebanon, PA June-August 2021, 2022, 2023

Extended School Year Program Paraprofessional
• Worked with students in both Multiple Disabilities and Autistic Support classrooms.
• Provided personal care support to all students.

Union Canal Elementary School, Lebanon, PA November 2021-May 2022

AIM College Experience
• Worked with students in the 2nd-5th Grade Emotional Support Classroom.
• Worked with students to accomplish various educational IEP goals.
• Implemented the classroom behavior management strategies.

Suzanne’s Dance and Gymnastics Studio, Lebanon, PA February 2016-August 2020

Dance Instructor
• Worked collaboratively with teacher assistants for students aged 4 through middle school.