Andrea Rackaway
Radford,Virginia
Summary
A passionate and experienced educator with a decade of classroom and leadership experience. I excel in creating positive learning environments and fostering relationships among students, families, teachers, and community members. I possess a proven track record of leading teams of 9+ teachers, mentoring newly hired educators, and making impactful, consistent, reliable contributions to my school community. I am committed to providing a supportive, education-focused setting for teachers, setting high expectations for students, and building trust among families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Team Leader
Belle Heth Elementary School
2021.08 - Current
- Served as team leader, communicating effectively with 6 member team, creating balanced schedules, implementing procedures and addressing colleague and student needs.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher, Team Leader
Carrollton Elementary School
2017.08 - 2021.06
- Selected member of "Aspiring Leaders" program.
- Successful design, collaboration and implementation of "Books and Barbers" school-to-community program.
- Effectively lead a team of 9 teachers, serving as liaison between administration and colleagues.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as faculty, students, parents and community members.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Established positive relationships with parents as an at-home coordinator, through regular communication and involvement during Covid-19 school closure.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on effective classroom management strategies and instructional practices.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Teacher
Bickerdyke Elementary School
2013.08 - 2017.06
- Supported student-teachers with solid training, mentoring and day-to-day assistance as they pursued their careers.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Collaborated with Special Education teachers and paraprofessionals to develop individualized educational plans for students, ensuring optimal progress.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Radford University
Radford, Virginia05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas05.2012
Bachelor of General Studies - Communication
Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas05.2005
Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas05.2005
Skills
- Goal Setting
- Curriculum Alignment
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Professional Development
- All-In Virginia Design and Oversight
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Educator hiring
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Stakeholder Communication
- Classroom Safety Practices
Timeline
Teacher, Team Leader
Belle Heth Elementary School
2021.08 - Current
Teacher, Team Leader
Carrollton Elementary School
2017.08 - 2021.06
Teacher
Bickerdyke Elementary School
2013.08 - 2017.06
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Radford University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of General Studies - Communication
Fort Hays State University
Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Fort Hays State University
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