Rachel Anderson
Lake Ann,MI
Summary
Highly effective Teacher Leader with expertise in behavior modification and extensive experience in modernizing classrooms for long-term student success. Dedicated to individualized student care, with a whole-child approach. Committed to leading staff and students with a school culture and vision that values emotional and physical health, high expectations for respectful community behaviors and is dedicated to the academic success of all learners, students and staff included. Experienced in facilitating Adaptive Schools style PLCs, focusing on data reviews and classroom modifications for student success and the use of restorative practices. Has experience with formal Cognitive Coaching in order to build agency and capacity in adult learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Forest Area Community School
Fife Lake, MI
08.2016 - Current
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
First Grade Long-Term Guest Teacher
Traverse City Area Public Schools
Traverse City, MI
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Grand Valley State University
Traverse City, MI06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Valley State University
Traverse City, MI12.2013
Associate of Arts - General
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI06.2007
Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Critical and Adaptable Thinking
- Conflict Resolution Oriented
- Highly Effective Communication Skills
- Responsible and Dependable
- Motivated School Leader
- Relationship Driven with Students, Staff and Stakeholders
- Flexible
Accomplishments
- Fully trained in Adaptive Schools, 2022
- Fully trained in Cognitive Coaching, 2022
- Fully trained in Restorative Practice Conference Facilitation and Circles use, 2022
Timeline
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Forest Area Community School
08.2016 - Current
First Grade Long-Term Guest Teacher
Traverse City Area Public Schools
01.2016 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Valley State University
Associate of Arts - General
Northwestern Michigan College
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