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HANNAH DAMBRO-CHAN

Chicago,IL

Summary

Detailed professional with writing and marketing experience in different sectors. Communicative and motivated individual well-versed in conducting creative, proactive media outreach and pitch ideas. Recognized as strong team player with background in writing and editing.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

High School English Language Arts Teacher

ACE AMANDLA CHARTER SCHOOL
01.2024 - Current
  • Design and implement weekly lesson plans in literature, writing, and grammar.
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

Communication Content Writer and Editor

PENNINGTON & CO
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Produced alumni communication, including newsletters, emails, and solicitations based on the client’s style guide, preferences, and goals.
  • Drafted interview questions, conducted interviews, and wrote feature articles.
  • Used client-specific goals and messaging to establish each publication’s content.
  • Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.

News Editor

ALLURED BUSINESS MEDIA
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Researched, fact-checked, and created news content across four B2B websites
  • Streamlined content production workflow to deliver 20 high-quality B2B articles daily while maintaining rigorous fact-checking standards
  • Reported to editor-In-chief about news articles for print, daily staff happenings, and creation of company newsletter.

Education

Master of Arts - English

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
08.2024 - 12.2025

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Communication Journalism

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
08.2016 - 05.2020

Skills

  • Editing and proofreading
  • News writing
  • SEO
  • Fact-checking expertise
  • Public Speaking
  • Digital Literacy
  • Collaboration
  • Consistent brand messaging
  • Strong verbal communication

Extracurricular activities

Literacy Team Leader

June 2025-Present

Collaborated with a cross-curricular team to develop and implement a schoolwide literacy plan aligned with student needs and district goals Led data-informed discussions to assess literacy progress and identify instructional support strategies for diverse learners Facilitate regular check-ins with classroom teachers to monitor student literacy growth.

INTERNSHIPS

Student Teaching

Evanston Township High School

Jan. 2024-May 2024


Graduate Summer Housing Coordinator

Johns Hopkins University

May 2019-Aug. 2019

Timeline

Master of Arts - English

Arizona State University
08.2024 - 12.2025

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Roosevelt University
01.2024 - 05.2024

High School English Language Arts Teacher

ACE AMANDLA CHARTER SCHOOL
01.2024 - Current

Communication Content Writer and Editor

PENNINGTON & CO
01.2021 - 01.2024

News Editor

ALLURED BUSINESS MEDIA
01.2020 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Communication Journalism

Western Carolina University
08.2016 - 05.2020
HANNAH DAMBRO-CHAN