SHIRLEY A. HAND
***Penn Center Blvd.
Apt.***
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Email: *******@*******.***
SUMMARY
Accomplishment-driven, highly energetic individual offering more than 15 years of
Progressive experience in the education field. Possess proven strengths in critical
Analysis of improving students’ reading abilities using research-based strategies
That are in line with the No Child Left Behind Legislation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Woodland Hills School District
Substitute Teacher
Penn Hills School District
Substitute Teacher, PSSA Tutor, Student Supervisor
Professional Reading Tutor with the Pittsburgh Public Schools- specifically Madison
Elementary, using Dr. Farr’s One-to-One Reading Program funded by the
Reading Excellence Act. Students’ reading levels were greatly improved, and most
Met AYP standards.
Concerned Citizens Community Creation Centers
Provided academic enrichment and remediation to at-risk students.Utilized Coach
Software and texts.
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Substitute Teacher. Additionally, taught English at Peabody and Brashear High
Schools on long-term teaching assignments.
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh
BA Degree/Secondary Ed.
Majors: English and Social Studies