Rachael Craddock
Summary
Dedicated educator passionate about fostering student learning and maximizing individual potential in an elementary school setting. Skilled in aligning lesson plans with district and state standards to meet the diverse academic and emotional needs of students in grades K-5. Experienced in creating engaging hands-on activities and utilizing organizational tools to enhance learning for students with varying abilities. Experience in developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, while maintaining a caring and empathetic approach to building strong relationships and making sound decisions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Campbell County School District
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials, catering to individual learning styles.
- Provided personalized feedback on assignments, enabling students to improve their understanding and performance in key subject areas.
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and real-life connections, promoting critical thinking skills.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Teacher - Club 21
Campbell County School District
08.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.
- Provided constructive feedback to students, promoting self-reflection and continuous improvement in their work.
- Created positive and encouraging learning environment to foster love for learning among students.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
Substitute Teacher
Campbell County School District
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students, encouraging perseverance in the face of challenging tasks or setbacks.
- Adjusted instructional strategies based on ongoing assessments of student needs and abilities, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for all learners.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing individualized feedback and support for continuous improvement.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
Paraprofessional - Club 21
Campbell County School District
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Provided one-on-one and small group assistance to students in Club 21 for Reading, Writing and Math for grades 1st-5th grade.
- Helped students with subject knowledge as well as general abilities in learning, studying and retaining information.
- Greet parents and document student pick up.
- Assisted teacher and Director with instruction/enrichment activities and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
Paraprofessional
Campbell County Schools
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency
- Advised teachers regarding student behavior or issues that required immediate addressing
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and color recognition
- Provided support to the students through specialized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers
- Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Applied positive reinforcement for performance to redirect negative behaviors
- Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels
- Liaised with a team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs students
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student while focusing on the entire group overall.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions, and results
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
- Observed and documented the behaviors and actions of students
- Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments
- Supervised students and maintained security
- Prepared visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
- Administered minor first aid to injured students
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Office Manager
The Child Connection Daycare, LLC
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Oversaw day-to-day office operations, including receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls, and creating business letters and records.
- Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
- Greeted parents/guardians at drop-off and pick-up of their child.
- Collected payments, provided statements, and reviewed account history with parents/guardians.
- Reviewed lesson plans for all classrooms prior to them being implemented in the classroom.
- Monthly observations of each classroom, making sure it was within Kentucky ALL STARS guidelines.
- Worked with Teachers and Assistant Teachers of all classrooms to help provide daily lessons to meet Kentucky ALL STARS requirements.
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Child Connection Daycare Center LLC
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
- Created a safe, developmentally-appropriate environment for the children
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
- Abided by all local regulations as well as safety protocols
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps
- Developed a well-managed classroom of 20-24 children
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors, and therapists
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and be instructed in other social development behaviors
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Lead Teacher Infant -3 Year Olds
The Child Connection Daycare, LLC
03.2012 - 06.2015
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental, and social development of each child.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet the needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Maintained a secure and disciplined classroom to provide a positive learning environment.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Planned field trips and classroom events to enhance learning through fun activities.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies - emphasis in Education and Humanities and Social Science
University Of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY06.2024
Skills
- Experience in IEP development
- Behavioral intervention techniques
- One-on-one teaching
- Behavioral enhancement
- Needs assessment
- Proficient in Smartboard technology
- Experience in behavior modeling techniques
- Ensuring safety standards
- Individual and small group instruction
- Compassionate care provider
- Detailed documentation practices
- Team building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Growth mindset
- Social skills development
- Collaborative learning
- Specialized educational assistance
- Individualized learning
- Writing instruction
- Literacy development
- Reading comprehension strategies
- Visual aids creation
- Mathematics instruction
- Field trip planning
- Science instruction
- Hands-on activities
- Problem-solving skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety awareness
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Oral communication
- Behavioral management
- Conflict resolution
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom technology
- Elementary education
- Standardized tests
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Reliability
- Patience and persistence
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Compassionate
- Behavior monitoring
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Diverse teaching methods
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Campbell County School District
08.2024 - Current
Teacher - Club 21
Campbell County School District
08.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Campbell County School District
08.2021 - 06.2024
Paraprofessional - Club 21
Campbell County School District
01.2018 - 06.2021
Paraprofessional
Campbell County Schools
09.2017 - 06.2021
Office Manager
The Child Connection Daycare, LLC
06.2016 - 09.2017
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Child Connection Daycare Center LLC
06.2015 - 06.2016
Lead Teacher Infant -3 Year Olds
The Child Connection Daycare, LLC
03.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - General Studies - emphasis in Education and Humanities and Social Science
University Of The Cumberlands
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