Vanessa Hogan

vanessa.hogan@mavs.uta.edu

SUMMARY
Secondary-level, composite-science educator trained through the innovative UTeach program with extensive use of
inquiry-based teaching strategies. Former corporate communications leader with more than 15 years of experience in
executive communications, change management, community relations, and employee engagement.

EDUCATION
 AND CREDENTIALS

• University of Texas at Arlington, Bachelor of Arts in Biology anticipated May 2020; 3.83 GPA
• Achieved “passed” status on TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 and Science 7–12

EDUCATOR EXPERIENCE 

Teacher Preparation, University of Texas at Arlington, UTeach Program (Jan. 2018 – present)
• Created comprehensive, TEKS-aligned inquiry lessons with hands-on laboratory exploration
• Implemented curriculum-based instruction for elementary, middle, and high school students:
§ Lake Ridge High School, Mansfield; student teacher – pre-AP chemistry (Jan. 2020-present); cooperating
teacher Katrina Covington
§ South Grand Prairie High School; observed one and taught two block-period lessons to a 10th-grade
chemistry class; cooperating teacher Rachel Purgason
§ Lamar High School, Arlington; observed one and taught two block-period lessons to 9th-grade biology
classes; cooperating teacher Julie Valdez
§ Young Junior High, Arlington; observed one and taught two one-hour lessons to an 8th-grade science
class; cooperating teacher Chris Wyatt
§ Arlington Classics Academy, Arlington; observed one and taught two one-hour lessons to a 4th grade
science class; cooperating teacher Kelsey Clark
• Developed multi-week project based learning (PBL) plan with an emphasis on real-world application of TEKS
content and enhancing student’s research, technology, and communication skills

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Director of Internal Communications – FTS International, Fort Worth (Feb. 2015 – Oct. 2015)
• Directed all companywide employee- and HR-communications strategies, programs and channels, including the
employee magazine, company intranet, and broadcast email
• Partnered with HR executive leadership to develop and implement a plan to align company culture and employee
engagement around wellness programs and workplace safety
• Streamlined and managed budget for all vendor resources related to online, digital, and print media channels

Communications Principal (Manager) – Sabre Corporation, Southlake (Aug. 2011 – Feb. 2015)
• Provided Chief Product and Technology Officer with broad communications support and messaging to internal
and external stakeholders, including speechwriting for town halls, customer meetings, and industry conferences

• Created metrics-based communications plan to accelerate organizational transformation initiative, including briefs
and monthly toolkits to help leaders reinforce strategic messaging
• Tracked quarterly and annual employee survey data to refine communication programs

AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES

• Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship recipient
• University of Texas at Arlington Freshmen Distinction Roll and Honor Roll
• Dallas Women’s Foundation grants committee volunteer