Taneeka D.

Hanna
2528 Wedgedale Ave ∙ Durham, NC 27703 ∙ (919) 724-9202 | THanna0805@gmail.com
Electronic Portfolio: https://ncsla-hanna.weebly.com/
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University: Raleigh, NC May 2021
• Master of School Administration through the North Carolina State Leadership Academy (NCSLA)
• NC State University won the top principal preparation program in the U.S. (one of only five programs to have ever earned this
distinction)

Duke University: Durham, NC August 2019

• Academically and Intellectually Gifted Certification

Howard University: Washington, DC May 2012

• Master of Arts in Teaching
• Early Childhood Education Major

Howard University: Washington, DC May 2011

• Bachelor of Science in Human Development
• Human Development Major
• Early Childhood Education Concentration

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Neal Middle School: Durham, NC Principal Resident 2020 – Current
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences for Electives department
• Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise Elective department specifically
• Assists in the orientation of new staff members to the teaching environment at the middle school, especially as it relates to the area
of students, personnel policy and procedures and general building practices

Museum of Life and Science/DPS Science: Durham, NC Field Trip Friday Host 2018 – Current
• Interview and highlight STEM Careers to inspire students to consider STEM careers
• Host weekly live zooms with different elementary schools across the district
• https://youtu.be/eLB1WtPpyOs

North Carolina Department of Instruction: Durham, NC Item Writer and Reviewer 2018 – 2020
• Wrote science questions for NCDPI
• Reviewed science questions for NCDPI

Eno Valley Elementary: Durham, NC Fourth and Fifth Grade Lead Teacher 2016 – 2020
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs to ensure all students
were learning at full potential
• Employed assessment tools and proactive strategies to develop and improve individual learning plans
• Explored the use of technology within classroom allowing students to become better self-learners
• Worked collaboratively with grade level, school staff and administration to achieve objectives, and to assist individual student needs

Prince George’s County Public Schools: Upper Marlboro, MD (Multiple Positions held Concurrently) 2012 – 2016
• Extended Learning Program Coordinator (STREAM Robotics)
o Managed Title 1 afterschool programs
o Effectively trained students to program Scribbler Robots
o Utilized a variety of data collecting tools to evaluate students’ performance
• Grade Level Chair
o Led a team of educators to implement innovative teaching strategies and guided their professional development by mentoring
and training
o Evaluated, assisted, and observed teacher’s instructional material to ensure effectiveness
• Social Studies Chair
o Led meetings with teachers and administrators to disseminate information regarding current developments in the Social
Studies curriculum and advances in the technology
o Provided support and guidance to ensure teachers became effective educators through the facilitation of trainings, one-on-one
sessions and creating individual development plans
• Technology Liaison
o Trained and developed teachers and administrators to ensure compliance with continuous technological updates
o Facilitated trainings in Smart AMP, Smartboard, Interwrite Board, Google Apps, Google Classroom, Clever, Chromebooks,
and Apple computer)
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Eno Valley Elementary: Durham, NC Fourth and Fifth Grade Lead Teacher 2016 – 2020
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs to ensure all students
were learning at full potential
• Employed assessment tools and proactive strategies to develop and improve individual learning plans
• Explored the use of technology within classroom allowing students to become better self-learners

Robert Frost Elementary School: New Carrollton, MD Second and Third Grade Teacher 2012 – 2016
• Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that facilitated active learning experiences
• Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promotion excellent student/teacher interaction
• Assessed student progress towards objectives, expectation, and goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration
• Adapted classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that addressed individualized learning plans within
established lesson plans

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Problem of Practice, Inquiry and Action Cycle. North Carolina State University: Raleigh, NC
• Addressing the Emotional and Social Needs of Students During Virtual Learning

Howard University Undergrad Research Symposium. Howard University: Washington, DC

• Domestic Violence: Both Sides of the Coin (3rd Place)

AWARDS, GRANTS, and HONORS

• Accepted into NC State University Master of School Administration program, a very highly selective graduate program and a Top
Principal Preparatory Program in United States (one of only five programs to earn distinction from UCEA)
• Awarded $2,500 GO Grant from NC Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council, Presented by NC State Senator Mike Woodard
• Awarded $2,500 Educators Grant from DPS Foundation
• Awarded Travel Grant from North Carolina Museum of History Foundation
• Awarded Reflex Math Grant for 35 student accounts
• Accepted to present at NCTies Conference 2020
• Ranked in the top 25% based on EVASS growth in math for the county and state
• Awarded full Athletic Scholarship (Women’s Bowling)

SPECIALIZED TRAININGS
• Crucial Conversation
• Understanding by Design
• Flipped Classroom – Digital Learning
• Digital Storytelling and Video Production
• NCSU Triangle Five Joint Math/Science Summit
• Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Restorative Discipline
• Make It Stick
• Speed of Trust
• Madeline Hunter
• Teach Like a Champion

REFERENCES
• Michael Fuga, Principal of Neal Middle School, michael_fuga@dpsnc.net, (919) 560-3955
• Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli, Professor & Director of NC State’s Leadership Academies, bonnie_fusarelli@ncsu.edu, (919) 631-2026
• Dr. Gregory Hicks, Executive Coach, gehicks@ncsu.edu, (336) 503-7193
• Dr. Brenda Champion, NCSLA Cohort Director, bdchampi@ncsu.edu, (646) 250-6106
• Jason Jowers, Principal of Eno Valley Elementary School, Jason_jowers@dpsnc.net, (919) 560-3915

Electronic Portfolio: https://ncsla-hanna.weebly.com/