RACHEL BANKS

Committed classroom teacher with demonstrated success contributing innovation and creativity to educational institutions. Sound knowledge of school systems, learning styles and student development. Dedicated to improving school curriculum and assisting students with unique learning needs.

Dedicated educational consultant offering 20 years of experience building programs and resources to promote student success. Fosters teacher collaborations through workshops and professional development seminars. Proven history of developing, implementing and managing educational improvement initiatives to meet learning objectives.

Texas Educator Certificate, State Board for Educator Certification, 2001-2007,

• English, Grades 1-8,
• Mathematics, Grades 1-6,
• Life-Earth Science, Grades 1-8,
• Social Studies Composite, Grades 1-8,
• English as a Second Language, Grades 1-8, Self-Contained, Grades 1-8

Oklahoma Teaching Certificate, State Board of Education, 2001-2007,

• Elementary Education, Grades 1-8,
• English, Grades 1-8,
• Mathematics, Grades 1-6,
• Science, Grades 1-8,
• Social Studies, Grades 1-8

New Jersey Writing Project Instructor, Texas Teacher Development Solutions, North Texas, 2003

Certified INTEL Trainer, Teach to the Future Technology Integration for Professional Development, McKinney ISD, 2002-2004

Language Immersion for ESL Teachers: TEACHING ENGLISH TO SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNERS- Teacher Immersion as the Learner to Expand Perspective and Develop Effective Strategies, Field School- Madrid, Spain, 2008

• Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education (Lifetime Member since 2005)
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - Member since 2001
• National Education Association (NEA) - Member since 2001
• American Educational Research Association (AERA) - Member since 2001

• Howe ISD, 3rd Grade Self-Contained, 2001, Responsible for lessons, lectures, and in-class activities, providing student support, Collaborated with other teachers to create cross-curricular activities, Prepared students for standardized tests with objectives-based pre-assessments and instruction
• McKinney ISD, 4th Grade Self-Contained, 2002-2006, Language Arts District Cadre, Responsible for developing and implementing curriculum, lessons, lectures, and in-class activities, providing student support, Collaborated with other teachers to create cross-curricular activities, Prepared students for standardized tests with objectives-based pre-assessments and instruction
• Hurst Euless Bedford ISD, 5th Grade, ESL, Technology Integration, Collaborated with other teachers to create cross-curricular activities, Prepared students for standardized tests with objectives-based pre-assessments and instruction, Language Arts/Social Studies District Cadre
• DaDaABC, ESL TEACHER, Taught English language classes to a variety of learners, ranging from elementary to adult, Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to the needs of individual students, Fostered a supportive and positive learning environment, Utilized a variety of teaching methods to adapt to the needs of different learning styles, Conducted assessments and provided re-teaching
• VIPKID, ESL TEACHER, Taught English language classes to a variety of learners, ranging from elementary to adult, Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to the needs of individual students, Fostered a supportive and positive learning environment, Utilized a variety of teaching methods to adapt to the needs of different learning styles, Conducted assessments and provided re-teaching
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Givens, Lucy. “Site Preservation Methods on the Isle of Crete.” Dissertation., Review of A. Davidson, Restoring Site Integrity for Ancient Greece Journal 7 n. 8 (2002), 327-29

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)- Member since 2001

National Eduction Association (NEA)- Member since 2001

American Educational Research Association (AERA)- Member since 2001