1. Hannah M. Cates
10283 Still Meadow Drive
Wheatfield, IN 46392
219.816.1440
rhaecates@yahoo.com
www.hcates.com
Objective To obtain an Elementary, Middle, or High School administrative position with the
opportunity to use skills in school leadership in the areas of school safety, teacher
instruction, data analysis, community relationships, logistics, and student achievement.
Certifications Indiana Educators License #1586954
All Building Level Administration
English Education K-12
Elementary Education 1-6
College Board Certified (AP English)
CPR Certification
AED, 2 person CPR, Bag Valve Mask, Bleeding Control, Adult Child
Infant CPR (healthcare provider), Shock Management, Heart Attack,
Stroke, Breathing Emergency, Universal Precautions
Education Ball State University
May 2013 Masters of Arts in Education
Major: Educational Administration and Supervision
GPA: 3.7
Purdue University
July 2011
Northwest Indiana Writing Project Fellowship
Graduate Fellowship
Indiana University
July 2009
Linguistics Study
University of Southern Indiana
May 2006 Bachelor of Science
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: English
Major GPA: 4.0
Overall GPA: 3.7
Taylor University
May 2002 Liberal Arts Degree
Major: English Writing

2. Experience EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Technology PLC Coach, Rensselaer Central Middle School
Rensselaer, Indiana
August 2012-May 2014
 Provided assistance regarding the implementation of technology in educational
practices within the school building.
 Lead small and large group tutorials regarding new technological resources.
 Helped teachers troubleshoot technology problems within the classroom setting.
Anti-Bullying Coalition School Contact, Rensselaer Central Middle School
Rensselaer, Indiana
August 2012-August 2013
 Collaborated with community members, students, and teachers to provide
resources regarding issues related to bullying prevention.
 Created a website to report incidents of bullying and inform all stakeholders of
events.
 Provided a school-wide campaign against bullying with PSA and poster creation.
 PSA students created were posted on WLFI, Lafayette, IN.
Professional Development Presenter, Rensselaer Central Schools
Rensselaer, Indiana
July 2010
 Provided workshops with training from the Northwest Indiana Writing Project
on how to incorporate writing into all classes.
 Instructed teachers K-12 on the writing workshop model of writing instruction.
 Used data to demonstrate the writing workshop model of instruction as best
practice.
Writing Strategy Chair, Rensselaer Central Middle School
Rensselaer, Indiana
August 2009-May 2014
 Worked with a team of teachers to track data, implement best practice, and write
and align curriculum 6-8 in the area of Language Arts.
 Communicated with administration and teachers regularly through data analysis
and progress monitoring.
 Wrote scope and sequence for grades 6-8 for the Language Arts curriculum.
School Improvement Steering Team, Rensselaer Central Middle School
Rensselaer, Indiana
August 2011-May 2013
 Worked as the faculty point person to gather data from staff regarding concerns
with climate, student achievement, and programming.
 Wrote the school mission statement as part of the INSAI school improvement
process.
 Used the feedback gathered from staff to compile the vision statement for SIP.
 Administered staff surveys to gather information regarding school climate.
 Communicated with staff in staff meetings in regards to school improvement
initiatives.
Grant Writer
Rensselaer, Indiana and Evansville, Indiana
August 2007, August 2010, August 2012
 Wrote grants that successfully brought monies into the schools for students and
teachers.

3. Logistics and Field Trip Coordinator, Rensselaer Central Schools
Rensselaer, Indiana
August 2006-May 2014
 Worked to facilitate whole class trips to various places.
 Communicated with central office regarding schedules and bus routes.
 Was the go-to for parent contact, and money handling.
 Communicated directly with venues to facilitate educational discounts and
group rates.
 Planned on average two class trips per year, handling the logistics with a team of
teachers for 150 or more students at a time.
 Wrote alternative schedules for the school day.
 Communicated directly with administration and central office regarding issues
of student safety protocol and attendance.
 Delegated responsibilities to teachers and staff.
 Followed up on plans and communicated itineraries to teachers, administrators,
and students.
TEACHING
English Teacher, Kankakee Valley High School
Wheatfield, Indiana
August 2014– present
AP English 12
English 12
Technical Communications
English Teacher, Rensselaer Central Middle School
Rensselaer, Indiana
August 2008-May 2014
HA English 8
English 8
Implementation of Writing Workshop increased student performance in writing and
was used as the model for RCMS SIP writing initiative still in play.
Teacher, Helfrich Park Middle School
Evansville, Indiana
August 2006-May 2008
HA English 8
English 8
Math 7
Science 7
Health 7
Social Studies 7
Cooperating Teacher, University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, Indiana
August 2007-May 2008
Facilitated instructional opportunities for student teaching candidates through the
University of Southern Indiana.
Summer School Teacher, Evans Middle School
Evansville, Indiana
June 2006
Language Arts Remediation 6
Home School Instructor, SIM
Omo, Ethiopia
February 1996-July 1996