Edward Rankin

• Bobcat's Best Award for positive school culture
• Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety to 700 students.
• Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
• Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.

• Established clear classroom expectations and maintained consistent discipline to promote an orderly and focused learning atmosphere.
• Boosted student participation through the implementation of interactive group activities and peer collaboration exercises.
• Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on experiments and demonstrations into lesson plans.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching students'' understanding of broader themes and connections between subjects.
• Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement by participating in curriculum development committees and attending regular staff meetings.
• Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and collaborative projects.

• Consistently received positive evaluations from students for effective teaching methods and relatability as an instructor.
• Enhanced student comprehension by integrating real-world examples and case studies into lectures.
• Delivered engaging lectures that captured student interest and stimulated critical thinking about psychological concepts.

• Develop IEP’s and provided modifications and accommodations
• Co-teaching within inclusion classrooms of language arts and mathematics
• Self Contained Multi Category Classroom Teacher
• Lesson Plan and Curriculum Development
• Kindness Award from 8th Grade Students
• District Employee of the Month 9/19
• Appointed to District Leadership Team

• Develop and Design Curriculum Grade 5-8
• Create and Implement Behavior Management

System

• Supervise Staff of Teacher Assistant and

Teacher Aides

• Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
• Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.

• Develop IEP’s and provided modifications and accommodations
• Co-teaching within inclusion classrooms of language arts and mathematics
• Lesson Plan and Curriculum Development

Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT)

• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Language Arts

Crisis Intervention Institute Certified:

“Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training is perfect for primary caregivers, educators and human service professionals who directly intervene in crisis situations, teaching staff de-escalation techniques as well as restrictive and nonrestrictive interventions.”