Rachael McNeely
Dallas,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic educator working to help students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits for consistent academic success. Equally skilled at one-on-one and group lessons using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize lesson engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Upper School Lab Learning Specialist
Parish Episcopal School
08.2023 - Current
- Provides specialized instruction dedicated to the development of effective learning strategies and organizational systems geared toward each student’s individual needs.
- Develops and implements planning and prioritizing strategies to demonstrate personal responsibility among students.
- Monitors student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Affirms executive functioning skills required for college and beyond.
Team Lead, Teacher, Mentor
Uplift Education
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Lead school-wide professional development sessions designed to improve best practices in the classroom and enhance student achievement.
- Served students through personalized instruction designed to meet student and network goals by thoughtfully internalizing lesson plans, student data, and feedback from administrators.
- Lead weekly data meetings with students to promote investment and accountability in their learning and to track progress towards personalized growth goals in math, phonics, and writing.
- Implemented holistic social-emotional lessons that focus on the whole-child and create a positive learning environment that resulted in a 94% satisfaction rate on a self-reported Teacher-Student Relationship survey.
- Built relationships with families through personal weekly check-ins, newsletters, and 6 annual community events.
Instructor
Readers 2 Leaders
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Lead high-quality reading intervention groups and delivered targeted phonics and guided reading lessons.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Oversaw the implementation of reading interventions by adult volunteers and provided in the moment coaching and feedback to ensure student engagement and success.
- Co-created a Culturally Responsive Teaching guide that enhanced student awareness of race, culture, and identity.
Teacher
Shelby County Schools
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Delivered instruction to ESL learners by leveraging data to promote student strengths and address proficiency gaps.
- Presented in weekly vertical planning meetings to adjust lessons based on student data and peer and administrative feedback.
- Mentored 6 high school students through TNAchieves by providing guidance through resume and financial literacy workshops.
Teacher
Council On International Education Exchange
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Organized and supervised community events for students and families.
Education
Masters in Education -
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TNBachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Colorado
05.2014
Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Differentiated Instruction
- Orton Gillingham expertise
- Response to Intervention
- Committed to continuous improvement
Certification
- EC-6 with STR
- ESL K-12
- SPED EC-12
- Speed Reading
- CALP (expected May 2025)
Affiliations
- Teach for America
- North Texas Learning Specialist Network
Additional Information
Currently I am in the process of becoming a CALP (Certified Academic Language Practitioner). I am completing my training through Shelton and aim to be certified through ALTA (Academic Language Therapy Association) by May 2025. I have completed all training in the SEE (Sequential English Education) curriculum and am accumulating my practicum hours.
Timeline
Upper School Lab Learning Specialist
Parish Episcopal School
08.2023 - Current
Team Lead, Teacher, Mentor
Uplift Education
08.2020 - 02.2023
Instructor
Readers 2 Leaders
08.2018 - 08.2020
Teacher
Shelby County Schools
08.2015 - 08.2018
Teacher
Council On International Education Exchange
10.2014 - 04.2015
Masters in Education -
Christian Brothers University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Colorado
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