Derek J. Rae
Yorba Linda,California
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with 20 years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with students, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Anaheim Union High School Distict
Cypress, CA
08.2003 - Current
Anaheim Union High School District / Teacher August 2003 - PRESENT
- English - Grades 7-12
- 8th Grade Lead for Honors
- Inclusion - 8th and 9th Grade
- Alternative Education - 8th
- 12th Grade AP Literature
- English Language Development Department Chair
- 8th Grade United States History
- 10th Grade World History
- 11th Grade United States History
- Club Advisor: Club Live, Hiking Club, Game Club, Chess Club
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Argosy University
Orange, CA05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education: Major - ELA / Minor- History
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2001
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Cross Curriculum Development
- Staff Development
- Working with “At Risk" Students
- Classroom Management
- English Language Learners
- Department Leadership (scheduling, budget, curriculum maps)
- Mentoring New Teachers
- “Why Try?” Program
- Inclusion Classes (IEPs, Team Teaching, Differentiated Instruction)
- "Kindness Matters" Professional Development / Social Contracts
- School Vision Statement
- Facilitated Reflective Learning Walks (Shadowing ELD students)
- Implemented District Framework - The Five Cs: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, Compassion & kindness
Accomplishments
- Special Tribute from the State of Michigan for five years of service with the American Legion’s Boys’ State Program (2005)
- Teacher of the Year - Orangeview Jr. High (2007)
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year - Savanna High School (2015)
- Teacher of the Year - Lexington Jr. High (2022)
Timeline
Teacher
Anaheim Union High School Distict
08.2003 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education: Major - ELA / Minor- History
Central Michigan University
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