Welcome to my classroom
Hi, I'm Hala Hamdan
Elementary Education Teacher
Passionate about creating engaging, inclusive learning experiences for young minds. Currently student teaching 3rd grade mathematics at Stone Elementary School.
Welcome to my classroom
Elementary Education Teacher
Passionate about creating engaging, inclusive learning experiences for young minds. Currently student teaching 3rd grade mathematics at Stone Elementary School.
Get to know me
Born and raised in Jerusalem, I moved to the United States in 2016. Navigating a new language and education system firsthand shaped my deep commitment to supporting diverse learners.
My teaching philosophy centers on meeting every student where they are — using hands-on manipulatives, visual models, and gradual release (I Do, We Do, You Do) to move students from concrete understanding to independent mastery.
Lewis University — 3.72 GPA, Dean's List
Fluent in English & Arabic
SMART Board, i-Ready, Nearpod, Google Workspace
Differentiated instruction for IEP, 504 & ELL students
Elementary Ed, ESL, Learning Behavior Specialist I
2026Current
Student Teacher, 3rd Grade Math
Stone Elementary School
2025
Field Experience, 3rd Grade
Furqaan Academy
2023
Field Experience, 3rd Grade Literacy
River View Elementary
2020–21
Educational Instructor
Kumon North America
2017–20
Early Childhood Educator
Guiding Hands Academy
From my Teacher Work Sample
Concrete manipulatives first, then representational models, then abstract formulas — grounded in Bruner's research.
I Do, We Do, You Do Together, You Do Alone — building confidence at every step before moving to independence.
Exit tickets, quizzes, and observation checklists inform next-day instruction. Multiple data points, not just one test.
Manipulatives and flexible grouping for ADHD learners, visual models and explicit vocabulary for ELL students, extension activities for advanced students.
“Using Bruner’s CRA model, students first explored multiplication through physical counters and arrays, then transitioned to drawing area models, and finally applied the standard algorithm — each stage building on the last so no student was left behind.”
Interactive & fun
Free, interactive tools designed for elementary students. All progress is saved locally on your device — no accounts needed.
Practice addition and subtraction facts with visual number lines and interactive exercises.
Build division fluency with visual grouping, fact families, and timed challenges.
Learn to read analog and digital clocks with interactive practice and real-world scenarios.
Count coins, make change, and solve real-world money problems with visual currency.
Let's connect
I'm actively seeking elementary teaching positions in the Chicagoland area. I'd love to hear from you!
hamdanhala93@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/halahamdan
Darien, IL — Chicagoland area
May 2026 — Lewis University