Monica

Hanna

My name is Monica Hanna. I graduated from NJCU in 2023 with a Bachelors's in Secondary Education and Mathematics. I started my Journey with TECCS in 2019. I spent my first two years as an intern working with middle school students. I started teaching at the Ethical Community Charter School in 2019. In 2022 I started teaching at TECCS as a Middle School Math Teacher/Substitute.

In my free time, I like to spend time with my family and friends fishing or playing tennis. In addition, I love to spend my time outdoors whenever I can.

I want to create a safe learning environment where students feel welcomed, engaged, and eager to interact with their peers. I want to ensure that students will succeed in my class by providing them with different materials and learning methods. I look forward to supporting students who struggle with the subject by giving them a new perspective on learning and helping them apply what they learn to everyday life. I want students to communicate and learn from each other. I strongly believe in building a positive relationship with students. This will help build trust and a bond where students are not hesitant to ask questions.

About Me

EDucation

Skills

Bilingual -fluent in English and Arabic and proficient in math

Communicate with others as a professional and leader

New Jersey City University

2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd

Jersey City, New Jersey, 07305

2017-Current

experience

Career Objective:

To pursue a career in Secondary Math Education

Activities:

Robert Noyce Scholar 2019-present

Member of the NJCU Honor Society Feb, 2019-present

Member of the NJCU National Society of Leadership and Success, 2018-present

NJCU Dean’s List for Academic Honors, 2017- present

Observation Field Experience at William L. Dickinson High school 24 hours, 2018

Math tutor at P.S. # 5, 2015-2017

Work Experience:

Modell’s Sporting Goods 2016-present

611 Washington Blvd

Jersey City, NJ.07310

Apparel sales associate/ Head Cashier

New Jersey City University 2019-2021

2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd

Jersey City, NJ 07305

Teacher Internship Program with the Ethical Community Charter School

The Ethical Community Charter School 2021-present

95 Broadway

Jersey City, NJ 07305

Middle School Math Teacher/Permanent Substitute

Assemblies Coordinator January 2023-present

References:

Available Upon Request

Belief Statement

I believe in teaching students how to respect themselves; only when they learn how to do so will they also learn how to respect others.

Students need to be more confident in their abilities in the classroom setting. Students will think they cannot handle the workload and say, "I can't do this." Students will also insult themselves in other ways in front of their peers when they can not fully grasp the material they are learning in class. If students do not hold themselves to higher standards, that will open the doors to being bullied. Students need a positive mindset to stay successful in the classroom setting. To receive respect from others, you need to learn to respect yourself. If you talk poorly about yourself, there are higher chances that someone will speak about you the same way. I want students to respect themselves so they know their value and do not underestimate their capabilities. When students learn to respect themselves, they can treat others equally.

Children are our future voice. Teaching students to act assertively will lead them to advocate for themselves positively.

Teachers need to understand that students are typically afraid to ask questions. Students are worried that their classmates will judge them or may also be scared that they will answer a question wrong in front of their peers. Therefore, I want to encourage students to speak up and not be afraid to answer and ask questions. Encouraging students to speak up will teach them that it does not hurt to ask about the unknown. In addition, when educators inform students to ask questions, this will teach them how to make life-changing decisions that will impact their future. For example, if a student wants to pursue a career in Education and needs to know what to expect from the career path, asking questions and seeking the required information is essential in making those educated decisions. Finally, speaking up will prepare students to advocate for themselves when needed. Students can do this by asking questions or questioning the ideas passed to them by a higher power.

Students are often spontaneous and only consider their actions' impact once it is too late. I want to teach students to exhibit self-control.

Students often act on their impulses. For example, if a student is mad at a classmate, they may yell at that person or take action using their hands. I want to teach students to exhibit self-control, allowing them to consider a situation before acting. When students consider a problem, they think of different outcomes that can come from one response. Deciding on the course of action can have a significant impact on individuals. In the example listed above, if a student chooses to yell or physically hurt another student, then chances are someone will be injured, and the person who took action will have to deal with the consequences. Had the person considered their actions, they would know the first step is to walk away and assess the situation. After considering the problem, the person may think to tell an adult they trust who will respond better on what course of action to take. Making thought-out decisions will help students in the long run regarding their career path and other situations that require critical thinking.

6Th Grade lesson plan 1

student work For lesson plan 1

7Th Grade lesson plan 2

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7Th Grade lesson plan 3

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