My teaching experience reflects a commitment to creating inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environments where every student can thrive academically and socially.
I currently teach a Developmental Preschool classroom who receive special education services at Gold Bar Elementary. May students are non-verbal so I emphasize language develop, visual supports, sensory regulation, and structured learning centers. I work closely with paraeducators and related severice providers.
Fife High School, ProCare Agency – Spring 2025
Bothell High School – Substitute Teacher
Support students with disabilities ages 18–22 in their transition to adult life through a work-based learning program. Collaborate with local businesses and community partners to create authentic opportunities that foster independence, life skills, career development, and job readiness.
Fife School District, ProCare Agency – Life Skills Teacher
(K–2 and Middle School, Floating Position, Spring 2025)
Collaborated with paraprofessionals to implement lesson plans and instructional strategies aligned with IEP goals. Supported students in a compassionate, structured environment that emphasized teamwork, individualized instruction, and social-emotional growth.
Cascade View Elementary – Life Skills (Maxim Agency, Snohomish School District, Spring 2024)
Worked collaboratively with the district TOSA, Special Education teachers, and paraprofessionals to implement and assess individualized IEP goals. I implemented augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools such as TouchChat, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and communication boards. I taught students to use picture cards to make requests and communicate needs, gradually expanding vocabulary and sentence structure. I also used visual boards for centers and playground areas (e.g., “I want swing,” “I can slide”) to encourage spontaneous communication and social interaction. Planned and delivered appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and materials to meet each student’s developmental needs. Created a supportive and inclusive classroom environment designed for student growth and success.
Cascade High School – Substitute Teacher
Served as a requested substitute, working closely with paraprofessionals to maintain instructional continuity and student support. Facilitated lessons, reinforced behavioral expectations, and provided individualized assistance aligned with classroom routines and IEP accommodations.
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
Extended Resource Room Support
While on an assignment with Maxium Agency at Cascade View Elementary, I supported a student with server behavioral disorders. The student was assigned to an Extended Resource Room 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 student to develop more effective ways to relate to others and manage their emotions.
Everett, Northshore, Monroe and Mukilteo School Districts
Special Education Support Across Settings
Provide individualized instruction and support for students across diverse educational environments, including Resource Rooms, Extended Resource Rooms, Positive Behavior Support programs, Structured Learning Centers, Adult Transition programs, and Life Skills classrooms. Adapt seamlessly to varying classroom needs and student abilities, delivering instruction that promotes growth and inclusion. Collaborate closely with teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators to implement IEPs and behavioral interventions with consistency, fidelity, and care.
Completed practicum experience through Northwest Educational Development (NWED), a program designed to help certified teachers earn a Special Education endorsement through a focused, efficient, and cost-effective pathway.
Designed and implemented an engaging, project-based curriculum for highly capable 3rd-grade students in a fully virtual environment, providing six hours of live Zoom instruction daily.
Applied the Jigsaw Method of Instruction to promote collaboration, critical thinking, and high levels of academic achievement.
Facilitated virtual collaboration by assigning student roles in Google Slides and Google Forms, utilizing Zoom Breakout Rooms, and hosting classwide project presentations.
Integrated a wide range of digital tools to enhance engagement and learning, including Zoom, Edgenuity, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, I-Ready, Schoology, Synergy, Flipgrid, Epic Books, Code.org, Typing Club, EduProtocols, and Clever.
Delivered differentiated instruction that fostered creativity, collaboration, and mastery of advanced academic standards.
Everett Public Schools | April – June 2021
Provided in-person instructional support during the district’s transition back to classroom learning. Managed the AP Physics classroom while the primary teacher delivered lessons virtually, ensuring students remained engaged and on task. Supported individual learners by clarifying complex concepts, facilitating lab discussions, and maintaining a productive and collaborative learning environment.
Facilitated student-centered virtual instruction for 3rd-grade learners in an engaging, supportive online classroom.
Encouraged collaboration and communication through multimedia lessons, student presentations, and project-based learning.
Designed and implemented Jigsaw-style lessons, allowing students to research, create PowerPoints, and teach their peers.
Fostered confidence, communication, and critical thinking through collaborative learning experiences.
Increased parent involvement by inviting families to participate in select Zoom sessions to celebrate student progress.
Guided students in note-taking, discussion, and reflection, culminating in summative assessments that demonstrated mastery and growth.
Maintained a positive and inclusive virtual environment that balanced academic rigor with creativity, curiosity, and student connection.
Introduction Video for Accelerate Education
During this period, also pursued additional professional experience outside of education. Obtained securities licenses and worked as a Financial Advisor with Prudential Financial before transitioning to driving Greyhound buses nationwide, gaining valuable skills in client relations, service, and professional responsibility.
Secondary Guidance Counselor and Elementary School Teacher
YISS is a premier K–12 international, college-preparatory school in Seoul, accredited by WASC and ACSI and following the U.S. educational model. The school offers a strong academic program with numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses and serves a diverse student body of over 1,000 students from more than 50 countries. YISS graduates are regularly accepted into top global universities, including Stanford, MIT, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, UC Berkeley, and University College London.
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 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
A former student who serves in the UN today and 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!
Supported school growth as enrollment expanded from 300 to 500 students following a move to a new facility.
Spearheaded the Secondary Guidance Section of the school's first WASC/ACSI full accreditation.
Expanded and led secondary guidance services for 2 years during the accreditation process and enrollment growth.
Collaborated with internationals and ambassador families from Sudan, Turkey, Egypt, Greece, and Bangladesh.
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 NICS
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 when received the California Distinguished School Award
as a Title 1 school with many students from Southeast Asia.
"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."
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
"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."
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
