HANNAH H. NABORS
ROME
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher- 3rd, 4th, and 5th Inclusion and Resource
Armuchee Middle & Elementary
Armuchee
01.2021 - Current
- Inclusion and Resource teacher for grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th
- Develop Individualized Education Programs for students
- Implemented IEPs, assessed student performance, and tracked progress to ensure personalized support and achievement of educational goals.
- Assess students’ skills to determine their needs
- Adapt and differentiate lesson plans/lessons
- Plan, organize, and assign activities specific to student abilities
- Teach in both the collaborative and co-teaching models
- Prepare students for transitions from grade to grade and elementary to middle school
- Led Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team for special education students, enhancing behavioral support and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Provided afterschool tutoring in English Language Arts and Math during winter sessions, improving student understanding and academic performance.
- Serve as AHS Assistant Varsity Cross Country Coach (3 years), AHS Assistant Soccer Coach (1 year), Head Middle School Cross Country Coach (4 years), Head Middle School Track Coach (2 years), Head Middle School Soccer Coach (3 years)
Special Education Teacher- K, 1st, 4th, and 6th Inclusion and Resource
West Central Elementary
Rome
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Inclusion and Resource teacher for grades K, 1st, 4th, and 6th
- Develop Individualized Education Programs for students
- Implemented IEPs, tracked student performance, and monitored progress
- Assessed student skills to identify specific learning needs
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs
- Planned and organized tailored activities based on individual student abilities
- Prepare students for transitions from grade to grade and elementary to middle school
- Served as Assistant Varsity Cross Country Coach, Assistant Varsity Track Coach, and Elementary Running Clubs Director
Special Education Teacher- 5th/6th Inclusion and Resource
North Heights Elementary
Rome
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Inclusion and Resource teacher for grades 5 and 6
- Assess students’ skills to determine their needs
- Adapt and differentiate lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and enhance learning outcomes
- Develop Individualized Education Programs for students
- Implemented IEPs, assessed student performance, and tracked progress to ensure goal attainment
- Plan, organize, and assign activities specific to student abilities
- Prepared students for transitions between grades and from elementary to middle school to support successful adaptation
- Served as Assistant Varsity Cross Country Coach and Elementary Running Clubs Director
Special Education Teacher- Self-Contained PK-1 EBD
Main Elementary
Rome
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Taught self-contained classroom for students with emotional and behavioral disorders, ages 4-8
- Implemented IEPs, assessed student performance, and tracked progress to ensure alignment with educational goals
- Develop Individualized Education Programs for students
- Addressed behavioral challenges and implemented social learning strategies to foster positive interactions
- Assess students’ skills to determine their needs
- Adapt and differentiate lessons for multiple ages and grade levels
- Planned, organized, and assigned activities tailored to individual student abilities to enhance engagement
- Served as Assistant Varsity Cross Country Coach
Lekotek Leader
Lekotek of Georgia, Inc.
Gainesville
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Provided direct services for a caseload of up to 60 families through monthly play sessions, home visits, play groups, computer clubs and special events.
- Provided developmentally appropriate play activities and techniques utilizing interactive play, toys, and materials for children with disabilities.
- Coordinated and implemented family support services and resources to enhance family engagement and access to necessary support.
- Identified specific needs of families and provided tailored referrals, resources, and follow-up activities to ensure comprehensive support.
- Completed family-intake process and maintain records through regular documentation of activities and services provided to children and families, in accordance with agency policy.
- Conducted presentations and trainings to provide information to families, communities, and other professional organizations on Lekotek's mission and services.
- Assisted in the inventory and maintenance of the toy and parent resource libraries and managed the library system and records.
- Compiled and completed monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports and program summaries to track program effectiveness and inform agency policy.
- Maintained expertise and develop new knowledge through regular in-service and continuing education activities.
- Assisted in writing grant proposals to secure funding for programs.
Early Care and Education Specialist
Quality Care for Children- Child Care Resource and Referral Agency of East Georgia
Athens
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Coordinated and provided on-site technical assistance (observation and consultation) and group workshops for 11 child care programs.
- Developed individual plans of improvement for each child care program in the national accreditation or quality enhancement projects.
- Developed and/or provided training sessions based on needs identified within the community including parent information sessions and parent support meetings.
- Served as an National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation Specialist.
- Administered Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scales in child care programs (ECERS).
- Served as an advisor for candidates pursuing a Child Development Associates (CDA).
- Distributed grants to participating child care programs.
- Participated in the planning and execution of community events.
- Met all deliverables as assigned and completed monthly reports.
Child Life Specialist
Dream House for Medically Fragile Children, Inc.
Lilburn
08.2009 - 07.2010
- Created the Child Life Program, to promote normalization, play, education and self-expression.
- Provided child life services for up to 6 medically fragile children, dependent on life sustaining medications, treatments, or equipment, to promote quality of life.
- Created client admission documents to assess each child's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Established individualized goals to address client's developmental needs.
- Completed weekly reports regarding client's progress and participation.
- Developed company policies for toy cleaning, special events, and volunteer interaction.
- Contracted with Southern Playgrounds to design and market an all inclusive playground.
- Raised funds for the organization as part of fundraising team through special events and monthly newsletters.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education K-12
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA01-2014
Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Development (Child Life)
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA01-2009
Skills
- IEP development
- Assessment techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development
- Collaborative teaching
- Behavior intervention
- Social learning strategies
Certification
- Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive, Institute for Multisensory Education, 08/19
- Orton-Gillingham Intermediate, Institute for Multisensory Education, 04/22
- Lekotek Leader, National Lekotek Center, 09/04/11
- Child Life Specialist, Child Life Council, 12/31/13
- Certified Nurse Assistant, Alliance Care School of Nursing Assistants, 01/07/13
- CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid, American Red Cross, 07/25
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
Floyd County Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year -2026
Timeline
Special Education Teacher- 3rd, 4th, and 5th Inclusion and Resource
Armuchee Middle & Elementary
01.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher- K, 1st, 4th, and 6th Inclusion and Resource
West Central Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2021
Special Education Teacher- 5th/6th Inclusion and Resource
North Heights Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2018
Special Education Teacher- Self-Contained PK-1 EBD
Main Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2016
Lekotek Leader
Lekotek of Georgia, Inc.
08.2011 - 02.2013
Early Care and Education Specialist
Quality Care for Children- Child Care Resource and Referral Agency of East Georgia
07.2010 - 08.2011
Child Life Specialist
Dream House for Medically Fragile Children, Inc.
08.2009 - 07.2010
Master of Arts - Special Education K-12
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Development (Child Life)
The University of Georgia