Liza Hamel
Education
Worcester State University
Masters of Education
Educational Leadership and Administration, GPA: 3.94
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Arts, May 2024
Major: English, GPA: 3.96
Secondary Teacher Education Program – University to Schools, English
Minor in Education
Certificate in Teaching the English Language Arts
Work Experience
August 2024 - Present
August 2023 - May 2024
January 2023 - May 2024
March 2019 - April 2023
May 2022 - September 2022
Fall 2021
English Teacher, Oxford High School; Oxford, MA
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Teaching 9th-10th grade ELA, Creative Writing, and Language in Film
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Creating lesson plans, collaborating with team teachers, and supporting students
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Class of 2028 advisor
Student Teacher, Hopkins Academy; Hadley, MA
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Taught 7th grade ELA and Creative Writing
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Created lesson plans, Collaborated with team teachers, and supported students
Substitute Teacher, Western Massachusetts
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Substitute for Northampton and Hadley Public schools
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Followed sub plans and maintained a safe and productive learning environment
Certified Teacher, The Goddard School; Auburn, MA
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Infant, toddler, preschool certified teacher
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Helped maintain a fun and safe learning environment
Interim Director of Education, The Goddard School; Auburn, MA
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Filled in for education director while she was on maternity leave
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Reviewed and corrected teacher-created curriculum for infant through kindergarten classes
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Developed professional relationships with parents, children, and employees
Teaching Assistant, University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Taught creative writing English course while professor was on medical leave
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Created and led out lesson plans each week
Leadership Experience
August 2020 - May 2024
Summer '21 & Summer '24
Cru Campus Ministry, University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Bible Study leader; create study plans and conduct meetings
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Secretary and Social Media Team Leader
Educator Summer Mission
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Christian Summer Mission trip tailored for future educators
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Partnered with high school educators across the country
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Created lesson plans and resources
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Organized and led out youth events for high school students