Rachael Ganser, M.Ed.
Naples
Summary
Student-oriented High School and Middle School Teacher possessing over 20 years’ experience and strong background in special education and English literature. Sensitive to students’ specialized and changing needs with success in working hand-in-hand with students to achieve academic goals. Accomplished in achieving high End of Course Assessment pass rates annually. Committed to improving education through participation in school-based committees like Advanced Education and PL221 Committees.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Support Facilitator
Marco Island Academy
Marco Island
2021.08 - Current
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
ESE Inclusion Teacher
Manatee Middle School, CCPS
Naples
2020.08 - 2021.06
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Grade 10 English Teacher and Special Education Teacher
South Bend Community School Corporation
South Bend
1998.08 - 2020.06
- Co-chair PL221 Committee and Advanced Education Accreditation Committee with participation in Teacher Leadership Committee.
- Present all class material and policies accurately and clearly for each semester.
- Establish positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Encourage discussion of class material to promote critical thinking.
- Implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Assess student progress weekly, monthly and quarterly and keep accurate records of student performance, maintaining confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Coach students and reviewed test material in preparation for Indiana State standardized tests.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior among students, monitoring students for destructive or unhealthy behavior and reporting concerns to guidance counselors.
- Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Education
Master of Science - Education
Indiana University
South BendBachelor of Science - Education
Indiana University
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Standardized Testing Techniques
- Individual Education Plan Development
- Student Outcomes Improvement
- Student Mentorship
Certification
Florida State Teaching Certification, Current
Indiana State Teaching Certification, Current
CTE Consumer and Family Science Educator License, Current
Dual Credit English 12 & Composition 130 instructor
Eight Step Program Training
AP English Literature College Board Training
Timeline
ESE Support Facilitator
Marco Island Academy
2021.08 - Current
ESE Inclusion Teacher
Manatee Middle School, CCPS
2020.08 - 2021.06
Grade 10 English Teacher and Special Education Teacher
South Bend Community School Corporation
1998.08 - 2020.06
Master of Science - Education
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Indiana University
Florida State Teaching Certification, Current
Indiana State Teaching Certification, Current
CTE Consumer and Family Science Educator License, Current
Dual Credit English 12 & Composition 130 instructor
Eight Step Program Training
AP English Literature College Board Training
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