Schools of Excellence

Yongsan International School of Seoul's Campus Today

Public & International Schools Faculty Member

The daily commute from Lake Stevens to Fife became to much ...

Still on ProCare's Agency's Approved list without an assignment.

Fife Public Schools, ProCare Agency — April to May 2025

High School Transitions Classroom, Floating Position

Support students with disabilities ages 18–22 in their transition to adult life through a work-based program. Partner with local businesses to provide authentic opportunities for teaching life skills, career development, and job readiness.

Life Skills Teacher: K– 8, Floating Position

Collaborated with paraprofessionals to implement lesson plans and instructional strategies aligned with IEP goals. Supported students in a compassionate, structured environment, emphasizing teamwork and individualized learning.

EBD Primary Classroom

Bethel School District, Nachas Trail Elementary, August 2024 - April 2025

Managed a specialized classroom for students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD), creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Supervised and guided three paraprofessionals, providing direction on behavior management, academic support, and strategies for students with complex needs.

Designed and implemented individualized educational and behavioral programs to foster student engagement and progress toward academic and social goals.
Developed curriculum and student support systems tailored to individual needs.
Transitioned students smoothly between activities and settings, using de-escalation techniques to maintain staff and student safety.

Cascade View Elementary - Snohomish School District - Spring 2024

Life Skills
Collaborated with district TOSA, Special Education teachers, and paraprofessionals to implement and assess individual IEP goals. Planned and used appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and materials to meet students’ developmental needs within IEP guidelines. Created a supportive classroom environment designed for growth and success.

Extended Resource Room
Supported students with profound behavioral disorders while working within the general classroom framework. Partnered with the principal, TOSA, and classroom teacher to build positive relationships, earn student trust, and provide guidance on social and emotional regulation. Helped students develop more effective ways to relate to others and manage their emotions.

The Contract with Maxium Agency and Snohomish SD ended in May 2024, remained on Maxium Approved list and returned to Guest Teaching

Special Education Substitute Teacher

Everett, Northshore, and Mukilteo School Districts

Special Education Support Across Settings

Provide instruction and support for students in diverse educational programs, including Resource Rooms, Extended Resource Rooms, Positive Behavior Support, Structured Learning Centers, Adult Transition programs, and Life Skills classrooms. Adapt quickly to changing classroom environments and meet the unique needs of students across a wide range of ages and abilities. Collaborate closely with teaching staff and administration to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavioral interventions with fidelity and effectiveness.

Jefferson Elementary, Everett School District - Spring 2023

Fourth Grade Behavioral Support

Provided personalized support to fourth-grade students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Collaborated with the special education teacher, BCBA specialist, and principal to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student’s needs. Maintained clear communication with staff to ensure consistency and alignment with educational goals. Applied a variety of instructional and behavioral strategies to engage students and foster positive social and emotional development within the classroom.

Special Education Practicum: Northwest Educational Development

Maltby Elementary - Monroe School District - March to May 2023

Teacher Retooling Practicum: Completed practicum experience through Northwest Educational Development (NWED), a program that enables certified teachers to earn a Special Education (SPED) endorsement in a streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective process.

Northshore School District

Northshore Virtual Program

3rd Grade Virtual HiCap Teacher

Aug 2021 to Jan 2022

Highly Capable Virtual 3rd Grade Teacher
Developed and implemented curriculum for highly capable 3rd-grade students in a fully virtual setting, providing six hours of daily Zoom instruction. Designed engaging, project-based lessons that fostered subject mastery through the use of Google Suite. Applied the Jigsaw Method of Instruction to promote collaboration and achieve high levels of student learning in an online environment.

Connected students virtually by assigning collaborative roles in Google Slides and Forms, placing them in Zoom Breakout Rooms, and facilitating classwide project sharing.
Integrated a variety of digital tools to enhance instruction and student engagement, including Zoom, Edgenuity, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, I-Ready, Schoology, Synergy, Flipgrid, Epic Books, Code.org, Typing Club, EduProtocols, and Clever.
In the second semester of 2021-2022, I was a Contracted Substitute Teacher with the Northshore School District.

Everett School District - HM Jackson High School

Long-Term Substitute Teacher — AP Physics

Everett Public Schools — April to June 2021

Supported the AP Physics teacher during the transition back to in-person instruction. Oversaw students in the classroom while the primary teacher delivered lessons virtually, ensuring engagement, maintaining classroom management, and providing individualized support as needed.

Virtual Authentic Learning to 3rd Graders

Taught Public School 3rd Graders virtually who lived in Pennsylvania

Virtual 3rd Grade Teacher

September 2020 to March 2021

Spearheaded increased parent involvement in the virtual learning environment by inviting participation in Zoom sessions. Launched weekly Zoom small-group sessions modeled as “Virtual Flipped Classrooms.” Designed and taught Jigsaw-style lessons where students prepared and presented their own PowerPoint projects, collaborated by taking notes on peers’ presentations, and demonstrated mastery through summative assessments.

Accelerate Education

Substitute Teacher in Marysville, WA

Marysville School District & Other Snohomish County Districts — 13 Years
Served as a daily substitute teacher across grade levels and subject areas, consistently requested for placements at Tulalip Tribal Schools supporting Native American students. Provided reliable classroom coverage while adapting to diverse instructional settings and student needs.

During this period, I also pursued a second career path outside of teaching. I obtained securities licenses and worked as a Financial Advisor with Prudential Financial, and later drove Greyhound buses nationwide, gaining valuable experience in client relations, service, and responsibility.

Yongsan International School of Seoul

Secondary Guidance Counselor and Elementary School Teacher

YISS is considered one of the top international schools in Korea. It results in YISS graduates gaining admission to many of the world’s most selective schools including Stanford, MIT, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, Duke, West Point, NYU Stern, Northwestern, UC Berkeley, University College London, and University of St. Andrews. YISS is a kindergarten to 12th- grade college-preparatory international school. Accredited by WASC and ACSI and based on the U.S. educational model, the academic program includes an extensive offering of Advanced Placement (AP) courses at the high school level. The student body of 1,000 students represents more than 50 countries. Wiki

YISS School Profile

Mr. Hansen with his daughter Allison. She grew up in Seoul from pre-school until 3rd grade. Allison is currently a 4th-grade teacher at Challenger Elementary, Mukilteo School District, Washington State.

"I have known Chris for over 20 years and he worked for me for about eight years in the capacity of an elementary teacher and was promoted to secondary guidance counselor. I initially hired Chris and vetted him thoroughly. Chris is an outstanding educator. He is supportive of the student and parent community, loyal and supportive of his peers and administration, and institutes quality internal and external customer service. ... I would gladly work with Chris again. He is one of the most dedicated teachers I have ever met."

Dr. Philip Halliburton - Former Headmaster of YISS (ICS) and Former Director of ICSU in the Seoul Metropolitan area of South Korea, Asia

"Thank you very much, Mr. Hansen, without the support and encouragement of people like you, I would not have been inspired to push myself forward in my academic career ... Wonderful site Mr. Hansen, great design and for sure having my testimony in the website would be great."

Dr. Omer Gibreel - Fulbright Scholar - Doctorate in Philosophy

Seoul National University

A former student whose Father was the Ambassador of Sudan

I was promoted to the position of Guidance Counselor for the school year starting the fall of 2001 - September 11, 2001, or 9/11 happened!

YISS Leadership Team Member

Served as Secondary Guidance Counselor & teacher 2001-2005
The school moved into a new facility and quickly grew enrollment, almost doubled in two years from 300 to 500
Secured the initial WASC/ACSI full accreditation
Responsible for expanding guidance services in secondary and led in the guidance section for accreditation
Personally connected with Ambassadors families from Sudan, Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Greece, and Bangladesh

English Language Learners Teacher at ICSU, Korea

Innovated and expanded the development of a struggling ELL program into a school-wide program.
Oversaw the adoption and implantation of standardized ELL entrance/exit assessments and curriculum.
Oversaw this pullout program for K-12th graders, launched a tutoring program, and developed its curriculum.

We went to Seoul, Korea with NICS in 1999. We were in the same class as Blake Weaver who was a High School student at the time and now is President at NICS/Oasis. Duane Jobe was a High School Science Teacher and today is Vice President of Global Operations at this school.

Developed a tutoring program where Upper Classmen at the HS would work with elementary students in English Language Development. Above, we had the team of tutors and students over to our home in May 2001 for an end-of-the-year party. Son Chad, a toddler in the front row.

"When Mr. Hansen had an idea that he was convinced would be an effective teaching tool, he was persistent in presenting that idea. Many of his ideas ... are still practiced years after his exit from the school."

Formal Director at The International Christian School Uijeongbu (ICSU), South Korea - Rex Freel

Noralto Elementary School

California Distinguished School

CDS is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Wiki

Kinder, 1st, and 3rd grades at a Title 1 School

Noralto Elementary when received the California Distinguished School Award

as a Title 1 school with many students from Southeast Asia.

Honored with "Suggestion Award" for Innovative Ideas

"Chris also saved the district thousands of dollars by recommending a way to do class size reduction. The district implemented his idea and Chris was given a suggestion award."

Former Twin Rivers District Technology Manager

From the former Technology Systems Manager at Twin Rivers Unified Public Schools. "He strives to increase student learning achievement by supplementing the program with ideas of his own that he shares freely ... Chris used Primary Tablet software to write student books ... the district then copied off Chris' books and distributed them to all the Kindergarten teachers in the district."

Computer Software Pilot Research Project

A pilot project was conducted with my students in my room. This small scale preliminary study was conducted in order to evaluate feasibility, duration, adverse events of a software program that was developed and almost implanted on a large scale. The goal was to improve upon the computer software design and performance before it went out full-scale. I collaborated with administration, computer software technicians, students, and colleagues to gather data on student interactions on the classroom computers.

“Technology will never replace great teachers, but in the hands of great teachers, it’s transformational.” – George Couros

"I see his excitement about using technology to advance student learning. He demonstrates his technical knowledge by volunteering to assist the other teachers at his school and they call on him frequently." Former Twin Rivers District Technology Manager

Former Principal at Hosford Middle School - first teaching position in Portland Public Schools

Portland Public Schools

"Chris took over an assignment as the teacher of Opportunity Core, an alternative program ... From the onset, Chris took positive steps to establish himself with the students and parents. I feel that the skills Chris is acquiring this year will increase his teaching strengths and be a positive experience in his professional career."

Additional Educationally Related Experiences

Spearheaded Skid School Instruction

The owner of Munros Driving Instruction had me be apart of spearheading the development of "Skid Monster" driving instruction at Arlington Airport. Learned how to teach Skid School and taught other instructors how to handle the car and instruct students. Lead in classroom teaching, modifying curriculum to better instruct students, and developed a handout to better track Behind-the-Wheel instruction. Taught here why I substitute taught in MSD.

Educational Day Camp Director

The Great Adventure Day Camp

Spearheaded, developed, and administered the “Great Adventure Day Camp”, a 10 week summer day camp. Created, developed, and pitched the idea, lead marketing plan, developed website and logo, hired, and supervised staff. Used a bus to transport campers to different venues that were educational and fun. In its first season, the camp grossed $16,000 and met modified budgets.

1st Place -International Youth Soccer Tournament

Coaching staff member that led the elementary soccer team to a 1st place victory in a soccer tournament composed of International Schools in Seoul.

Chris in the upper left next to Chris Winters and Allison Anderson my daughter in the lower right- hand corner.

In 2005, the International Christian School of Seoul got its new building and name changed to Yongsan International School of Seoul.

Today, YISS is operated by the Network of International Christian Schools under the authority of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education. I was on the faculty before this change happened.

Co-Director Summer Day Camp

Two summers I planned, implemented and oversaw summer staff members. We used a bus to get about 60 campers to different venues for camp events.

"Chris was an excellent resource for our college-aged staff ... Chris was responsible for dealing with preventive and corrective discipline with children as well as staff supervision, He was the "upfront" man for group times ... and was very creative in building enthusiasm for groups activities and projects. "

Former Executive Director for Greater Portland Day Camp

The Largest Rescue Mission in LA

Teaching Homeless Young Men and former Gang Members from Los Angeles in a Long-Term Recovery Program

Residential Intern – Focused on the Education of Young Men in a Long Term Recovery Program

Lived with and counseled young men 18 to 25 years old off the streets of Los Angeles in a residential recovery program near Yosemite National Park. The focus of the program was on job skills, rebuilding personal respect, and educating for the future. We also hiked Yosemite to get them out to experience nature.
Taught workshops, classes, and lived in the dorms; led work crews that developed their work ethic.
Many of these young men were leaving LA Gangs, the real McCoy "Crips" and "Bloods" and once they left the gang, they could never return to LA. After 18 months, I was promoted to serve as a Youth Director with the Union Gospel Mission of Seattle for a youth center they were opening in Holly Park.

"Chris has" ...incredible interpersonal relationship skills. I have never met anyone who can draw out an individual as I have seen Chris do numerous times ... He has the gift of knowing how to relate to others."

Former Executive Director of URM's Recovery Camp

Serves in Leadership - Law-in-Enforcement Officer

Gang Enforcement Unit in California

Union Rescue Mission of Los Angeles

I have always been about serving and helping others!

The Way out of Poverty is an Education

Spent a Summer in Haiti Building a school for Haitian children

As a young adult, I lead a group of teenagers to Haiti for almost 3 months in the summer heat to work on a project to build a school. I had a first hand experience in seeing poverty, how the good Haitian people were striving to get themselves and their families out of this situation. This experience taught me so much about giving, endurance, and how to be an example to others when things were difficult.

The Haitians we worked with decided to build the school before the hospital!

They knew that the way out of poverty is educating their youth!

“Education promotes equality and lifts people out of poverty. It teaches children how to become good citizens. Education is not just for a privileged few, it is for everyone. It is a fundamental human right.”

— Ban Ki-moon is a South Korean politician and diplomat who served as the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations between 2007 and 2016.

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