Willamette University

Candidates

Kasie Hansen

Master of Arts in Teaching

Kasie Hansen

Authorizations

Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle School Education, High School Education

Endorsements

Multiple Subjects

Endorsements (pending)

Middle School Language Arts, Special Education

Teaching Strengths

  • Highly qualified in middle school language arts
  • I differentiate instruction using oral, written, kinesthetic and visual approaches to engage all of my students in their learning.
  • My attitude is flexible in order to monitor and adjust to the variety of circumstances and influences each day.
  • Technology offers us many opportunities to reach all learners. I utilize both assistive technology for those who need it and all technology available to help students.
  • Education requires teamwork and I collaborate with adults and students to find what works best in individual situations.
  • I am a very positive person and welcome new opportunities. I am open to change and new ideas and truly believe that every child can and will learn.

Education

  • Marylhurst University, BS (business real estate)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

What is my pedagogical nature?

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Alder Creek Middle School, Milwaukie, Ore., language arts and SPED

Practicum

  • Rivergrove Elementary School, Lake Oswego, Ore., gr. 1-2 SPED

Other Classroom Experience

  • Substitute special educational assistant, K-12, Lake Oswego School District (2008-2011)
  • Parent volunteer

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisors

  • Cheryl Gray, (SPED) Alder Creek Middle School, Milwaukie, Ore.
  • Carrie Blythe, (language arts) Alder Creek Middle School, Milwaukie, Ore.

Practicum Supervisor

  • Carolyn Russel, Rivergrove Elementary School, Lake Oswego, Ore.

University Supervisors