Rachel Baldwin
Summary
Experienced teacher recognized for creating engaging lesson plans and utilizing data-driven instruction. Skilled in establishing strong relationships with students and parents, promoting a positive classroom atmosphere that supports academic and social growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Southcrest Christain School
Lubbock, TX
08.2016 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Assessed student progress using standardized testing and informal evaluations.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine instructional methods and share effective resources, enhancing overall teaching quality.
- Provided hands-on learning opportunities that fostered student self-esteem and life skills development.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Participated in parent teacher conferences to discuss student progress and behavior issues.
- Promoted good communication between home and school by sending weekly newsletters home with updates on class events.
- Instructed small groups of students in remedial or enrichment activities according to their individual needs.
- Established clear classroom behavior expectations and reinforced positive behavior through consistent positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods based on each student's ability level.
Pre School Teacher
Calvary Baptist Church
Lubbock, TX
10.2006 - 08.2015
- Designed engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood development.
- Implemented daily activities that promote social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and needs.
- Assessed individual student progress to tailor instructional approaches.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Promoted understanding, good manners, and social skills among children through targeted instruction.
- Integrated music, art, games, books, blocks, and puzzles into daily instruction to enhance learning experiences.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
First Grade Teacher
Southcrest Christian School
Lubbock, TX
08.1996 - 01.1998
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student engagement.
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment that increased student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain order.
- Partnered with parents to monitor and support academic progress, fostering a strong home-school connection.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
- Established effective communication with colleagues across grade levels to develop a cohesive school culture.
- Organized field trips to reinforce curricular content in an experiential manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-1994
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Data-driven instruction
- Behavior management
- Classroom collaboration
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Southcrest Christain School
08.2016 - Current
Pre School Teacher
Calvary Baptist Church
10.2006 - 08.2015
First Grade Teacher
Southcrest Christian School
08.1996 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Texas Tech University