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
Designedanddelivered instructionfor students withlearning disabilities;grades3
through 7. Presentedreports to parents, administrators, andother staff regarding
students’ current level ofperformance. Supervised twoparaprofessional aides in the
classroom. Workedonstudents’ behavior intervention/modification. Certifiedin
physical andpsychological management. Certified inregular education, grades K-6;
certified inspecial education, gradesK-12.
1999-2008 Special Education Teacher, Cooperative Educational Services, Trumbull, CT
(Similar as above)Worked withstudents with significant disabilities(i.e. non-verbal
students, and students on the lower endof 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 skillsandactivitiesof dailyliving.
2008-present Seasonal Park Ranger, DEEP, Osborndale Unit, Derby, CT
Responsible for maintainingpark visitors’ safetyand compliance with park rules and
regulations. Providedinformation to visitors. Unlockedgates upon opening of parks,
lockedgates at sunset. Providedassistance to ConservationOfficers byreportingpark
violations, problems, andsafetyconcerns. Performedvarious maintenance duties;
experience withsmallmachinery(ATV’s, chainsaws, leaf blowers, woodchippers,
mowers, etc…), experience withoperation oftractors, loaders, andtrucks.
1985-present Horticulturist, greeter,cashier, host, etc…, Jones Family Farms, Shelton, CT
Plantedandmaintained all aspects of cultivation ofevergreentrees, strawberries,
blueberries, pumpkins, winter squash, gourds, etc…. Supervised teams of maintainers.
Greetedandprovidedinformationto visitors during all seasons. Cashier. Tractor
operator. Winerytasting roomhost. Knowledge andexperience withoperation and
maintenance of small machinery, tractors, andtrucks.
Education: 1998-1999 Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
Cross-endorsement /Certificationin teachingSpecial Education.
1993-1994 University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
MS Education;certifiedregular education, K-6th grade
Completed year-longinternship at SheltonHighSchool, Shelton, CT while attending
eveningclasses in Educationat the University.
1986-1990 Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science; Major:English, Minor:Biology
Nominated to Tri-Beta NationalHonor Societyfor Biological Sciences;Co-Editor of
“AldenStreet Review” literarymagazine; Nominatedto “Who’s WhoAmong Students in
American Universities and Colleges”. Actedin several musicals and plays.
Hobbies/Interests: *All types ofoutdoor work.
*Drumming-Active inAncient Fife andDrumCorps., alsoenjoyplaying drum kit.
*Hiking
*Spending time with mychildren.