Whit Hatton

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Whitneyhatton2516@gmail.com
734-775-4641
https://whithattonedu.weebly.com/

Passionate elementary teacher with a strong background in developing relationships to build a classroom community in
which all students thrive in to find their own place in education. I build and designing lessons that are not only engaging but
also grounded in equity for a stronger learning environment. Skilled in weaving critical thinking, problem solving, and social
emotional skills together that will allow students to take on all experiences they are faced with. I am a teacher who is a lifelong
learner interested in working with a community of educators who collaborate and grow together. I pride myself on partnership
not only with students but their families to strengthen a learning network that supports every student’s individual needs.

EDUCATION: Credentials:
Oakland University MTTC certified PK-6, all subjects
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education
September 2022- April 2024
Oakland University - Rochester, MI
GPA: 3.7

SKILLS:
• Lesson development with differentiation driven by data analysis • Strong Communicator
• Literacy group (small and whole) development • Organized
• Inquiry Instruction • International Baccalaureate experience
• Google Suite • Collaborative
• Microsoft Office • Team contributor
• Classroom technology tools (MiStar, Canva, Smartboard, GoNoodle, Formative.com, Seesaw, Popplet, Jamboard)

TEACHING EXPIERENCE:
Student Teacher ô Grade 1 ô Keller Elementary School - Royal Oak, MI 01/2024- current

• Planning, preparing, and delivering lesson plans with instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Assess students NWEA and DRA scores to develop differentiated and small group instruction
• Maintaining and supplement as well as enhance classroom routines including procedures to provide an organized
learning environment
• Developing relationships with students while establishing a classroom community that allows for a positive,
productive, and accessible learning experience
• Modeling school wide mission statement that embodies being respectful, safe, and responsible learners
• Collaborating with mentor teacher as well as other grade level teachers to develop content
• Attends all professional activities along with my mentor teacher but also engages in community events outside of the
school day to foster relationships between school, home life, and the community
• Observe, collaborate, engage, and reflect with mentor teacher on performance and growth to improve teaching and
development

Embedded Literacy Placement ôGrade 4 ôWebber Elementary School - Lake Orion, MI 09/2023 - 12/2023

• Reading assessment study and implementation with one-on-one student experience

• Analyzed assessment data and developed instruction by scaffolding culturally relevant resources and student interest
focusing on targeting student’s needs
• Planned and developed instruction for students’ orthographic stage of development, word recognition, fluency, and
comprehension including strengths and needs
• Planned and developed instruction based on students independent, instruction, and frustration reading levels
• Provided oral and written feedback to students for their growth, including strengths and needs
• Learned and built respectful relationships with students while applying instruction using mirrors, windows, and doors-
based resources
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Whitneyhatton2516@gmail.com
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https://whithattonedu.weebly.com/

Elementary Field Experience ôGrade 2&5 ôOrion Oaks Elementary - Lake Orion, MI 01/2023 - 12/2023

• Observed a variety of grade level teachers in their daily routines and teaching practices
• Collaborated with mentor teachers on how they develop, plan and execute instruction
• Assisted classroom teachers in daily routines
• Maintained professional relationships with staff, students, and parents
• Worked with students on an individual level with all subject areas
• Studied student behaviors, interactions, conversations, and development throughout internships
• Partnered with mentor teachers to have a deeper understanding in all aspects of the classroom responsibilities
• Participated in school functions including conferences, field trips, assemblies, parent meetings, professional
development, and grade level planning curriculum meetings

Embedded Literacy Field Experience ôGrade K&1 ôWhitman Elementary School - Pontiac, MI 09/2022 - 04/2023

• Reading assessment study and implementation with one-on-one student experience

• Analyzed assessment data and developed instruction by scaffolding cultural relevant resources and student interest
focusing on targeting the needs of student’s
• Planned and developed instruction for students’ orthographic stage of development, word recognition, fluency, and
comprehension strengths and needs
• Planned and developed instruction based on student’s independent, instructional, and frustrational reading levels
• Provided oral and written feedback to students for their growth, including strengths and needs
• Learned and built respectful relationships with students while applying instruction using mirrors, windows, and doors-
based resources

Elementary Field Experience ôGrade 4 ôAddams Elementary School - Royal Oak, MI 09/2021 - 12/2021

• Observed a variety of grade level teachers in their daily routines and teaching practices
• Collaborated with mentor teachers on how they develop, plan and execute instruction
• Assisted classroom teachers in daily routines and student activities
• Maintained professional relationships with staff, students, and parents
• Worked with students on an individual level in all subject areas
• Studied student behaviors, interactions, conversations, and development throughout internships
• Partnered with mentor teachers to have a deeper understanding of all aspects of classroom responsibilities
• Participated in school functions including conferences, field trips, assemblies, parent meetings, professional
development, and grade level planning curriculum meetings

References:

Available upon request