1. Mark T. Hansen
31 Meadowbrook Dr. (203) 305-7957
Shelton, CT 06484 email: mark2864@sbcglobal.net
Experience: 2008-2014 Special Education Teacher, City of West Haven, CT
Designed and delivered instruction for students with learning disabilities; grades 3
through 7. Presented reports to parents, administrators, and other staff regarding
students’ current level of performance. Supervised two paraprofessional aides in the
classroom. Worked on students’ behavior intervention/modification. Certified in
physical and psychological management. Certified in regular education, grades K-6;
certified in special education, grades K-12.
1999-2008 Special Education Teacher, Cooperative Educational Services, Trumbull, CT
(Similar as above) Worked with students with significant disabilities (i.e. non-verbal
students, and students on the lower end of autism spectrum). Ages-middle school
through 21 years old.
1996-1998 Tutor for individual with developmental delays, Ripton School, Shelton, CT
One to one tutor for non-verbal student with significant developmental delays. Assisted
with communication skills and activities of daily living.
2008-present Seasonal Park Ranger, DEEP, Osborndale Unit, Derby, CT
Responsible for maintaining park visitors’ safety and compliance with park rules and
regulations. Provided information to visitors. Unlocked gates upon opening of parks,
locked gates at sunset. Provided assistance to Conservation Officers by reporting park
violations, problems, and safety concerns. Performed various maintenance duties;
experience with small machinery (ATV’s, chainsaws, leaf blowers, wood chippers,
mowers, etc…), experience with operation of tractors, loaders, and trucks.
1985-present Horticulturist, greeter, cashier, host, etc…, Jones Family Farms, Shelton, CT
Planted and maintained all aspects of cultivation of evergreen trees, strawberries,
blueberries, pumpkins, winter squash, gourds, etc…. Supervised teams of maintainers.
Greeted and provided information to visitors during all seasons. Cashier. Tractor
operator. Winery tasting room host. Knowledge and experience with operation and
maintenance of small machinery, tractors, and trucks.
Education: 1998-1999 Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
Cross-endorsement /Certification in teaching Special Education.
1993-1994 University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
MS Education; certified regular education, K-6th grade
Completed year-long internship at Shelton High School, Shelton, CT while attending
evening classes in Education at the University.
1986-1990 Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science; Major: English, Minor: Biology
Nominated to Tri-Beta National Honor Society for Biological Sciences; Co-Editor of
“Alden Street Review” literary magazine; Nominated to “Who’s Who Among Students in
American Universities and Colleges”. Acted in several musicals and plays.
Hobbies/Interests: *All types of outdoor work.
*Drumming-Active in Ancient Fife and Drum Corps., also enjoy playing drum kit.
*Hiking
*Spending time with my children.