Hillary Stahl
Pittsburgh
Summary
Elementary Teacher with 10 years of experience in fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment for students to grow academically and holistically. Demonstrates expertise in classroom management, curriculum planning, and instructional technology to support diverse student needs. Passionate about collaborating with colleagues and utilizing data-driven strategies to enhance student growth and engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Substitute Teacher
Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh
11.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed positive relationships with students, staff, and families in the community.
- Gained experience in Waldorf's philosophy and holistic approach of teaching.
- Collaborated with faculty to implement school-wide initiatives and improve educational outcomes.
- Taught students in a tech-free environment that focused on hands on learning through creative and engaging activities that adapted to their interests.
2nd Grade Teacher
Propel Charter School
08.2019 - 07.2025
- Taught all subjects for the first 3 years (EL curriculum).
- Taught math, science, and social studies the last 3 years using Investigations Math and integrated supplemental resources to enhance scholars learning and engagement.
- Worked closely with grade level teachers and co-teacher to plan and implement Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies lessons that align with our curriculum and learning targets to enhance student comprehension and participation.
- Demonstrate effective classroom management and positive student rapport.
- Met the needs of students achieving at various levels using data driven instruction, behavior plans, and modified lessons.
- Collaborate with our special education teachers, counselors, and SAP team and families to support students' growth academically, behaviorally, and emotionally.
- Use of various technologies to keep students engaged in person and virtual learning (simultaneously).
- Promoted positive communication with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Provided individualized instruction based on each student's academic level and interests.
Induction Guide
Propel Charter School
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with administration and educators to support new teachers in their first year of teaching to become effective educators.
- Led monthly meetings with inductees on instructional practices, curriculum framework, and meeting intentionally set goals.
- Provided feedback, support, and ensure they have the resources to succeed.
Literacy Instruction Specialist
Propel Charter School
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Administered literacy assessments to students several times per year. (DIBELS and Rosner)
- Utilize best practice instructional strategies and evidence-based learning intervention methods and strategies to meet the learning needs of identified students.
- Modeled the use of intervention strategies in the classroom and meetings to general and special education educators.
Education
Bachelors - Elementary Education PreK-4th
California University of Pennsylvania
PA12-2015
Associates - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Allegheny County
PA12-2013
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Public Speaking
- Instructional Techniques
- Communication
- Student Assessment
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Using Educational Software
- Peer mentoring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexibility
- Literacy development
Certification
- Elementary Teaching Certificate-PK-4th (Type 61)
- K-2 Reading Interventions/Remediation Certification (EBLI)
- TEFL
- ClassDojo Mentor
- Seesaw Ambassador
Timeline
Building Substitute Teacher
Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh
11.2025 - 06.2026
Induction Guide
Propel Charter School
09.2022 - 06.2025
2nd Grade Teacher
Propel Charter School
08.2019 - 07.2025
Literacy Instruction Specialist
Propel Charter School
08.2017 - 05.2019
Associates - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Allegheny County
Bachelors - Elementary Education PreK-4th
California University of Pennsylvania
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - ACTIVITIES
- Liason for Propel Northside and 'The Education Partnership'
- Taught English to students in China ages 3-14 for 2 years with VIPKID.
- Worked our ESY Program to provide interventions in literacy to students below grade level.
- Student PSEA President of Young Children and Youth Club (YCYC)
- Volunteer at school events throughout the year.
Tutoring
Created and facilitated 1:1 individualized reading instruction for students ages 5-11, primarily focusing on the foundations of reading and writing skills.