RACHEL CRAWFORD
Estero,USA
Summary
Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Utilizes strategic planning to improve academic outcomes and support teacher growth. Knowledge of creating collaborative environment and managing administrative tasks efficiently. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting evolving needs of both students and faculty. Equipped to make significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
Babcock Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Provided tier 1 instructional support to educators, fostering growth in classroom strategies and professional development, notably in project-based learning (PBL).
- Established and managed Critical Friends Groups for PBL, orchestrating weekly sessions to ensure unit quality, promote collaboration, and spark idea generation among teachers.
- Facilitated staff meetings and modeled cooperative learning structures and PBL protocols, supporting teachers in PBL implementation.
- Designed and delivered monthly professional development sessions based on teacher needs and feedback, utilizing surveys for continuous improvement.
- Implemented The Great Protocol challenge to enhance student engagement and teacher accountability.
- Tracked PBL implementation data, conducted consistent check-ins with teachers, developed proficiency scales for evaluating PBL implementation, and designed guidelines for teachers pursuing PBL certification, enhancing accountability and effectiveness.
- Implemented Communities of Practice for teachers to help bridge the gap between professional learning and application in the classroom.
- With the Executive Director, helped plan and facilitate the Parent-Community Civility Task Force.
PBL Certified Trainer
Magnify Learning
01.2019 - Current
- Instruct school staff all over the country in the project-based learning (PBL) framework through interactive workshops.
- Both virtually and in person.
Behavior Interventionist and Instructional Strategies Specialist
Babcock Schools
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided tier 1 instructional support to teachers, enhancing classroom strategies and facilitating professional development in project-based learning (PBL).
- Established Critical Friends Groups for PBL, ensuring the quality and integrity of units through weekly sessions, fostering collaboration and idea generation among teachers.
- Implemented behavior interventions tailored to students' individual needs, conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and drafting Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with intensive needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and MTSS teams, tracked intervention data, and supported the implementation of Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH) Tier 1 system to promote positive behavior and student engagement.
- Assisted the principal in various administrative tasks, including parent volunteer coordination, cafeteria management training, class placement processes, and substitute teacher orientation design.
Teacher
Babcock Neighborhood Schools
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Implemented innovative teaching approaches, including the implementation of project-based learning to enhance curriculum delivery and student engagement.
- Leveraged digital tools such as Seesaw, Empower, and Nearpod to enhance the curriculum and foster 21st-century skills like presentations, audio/video reflections, and coding with robotics.
- Presented educational methodologies and experiences at prestigious conferences including the Building Connectivities Conference (December 2020) and the Florida Charter School Conference (February 2021).
- Adapted teaching methodologies to a hybrid model, successfully engaging students both in-person and virtually while maintaining educational standards and outcomes.
Teacher
Oasis Charter Elementary School
07.2008 - 06.2016
- Provided tailored education to students with diverse special needs, fostering an inclusive environment within 2nd and 3rd-grade classrooms.
- Collaborated closely with parents to review progress, set goals, and address challenges, strengthening the home-school partnership.
- Supported kindergarten teachers with curriculum implementation and provided targeted intervention to students, ensuring academic progress.
Behavior Consultant/Scheduling Supervisor/Intake Coordinator
Lovaas Institute
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: Certified in the Lovaas Model of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Specialized in delivering home-based behavioral therapy, intensive instruction, and school integration for individuals with autism.
- Implementing and writing individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and conducting functional analyses.
- Writing progress summaries and consultation reports.
- Training staff and parents to implement plans and discrete trial therapy.
- Attending IEP meetings.
- Coordinating staff/family schedules and conducting in-service trainings.
- Provided workshop services to families in several states located on the east coast.
- Coordinated the intake process for families interested in consultation services or clinic-based program. The process included interviews with the parents and making sure the appropriate evaluations and paperwork were submitted.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Leisure Studies, Psychology, Movement Science
Gordon College
01.1995
Education classes - Teaching Certification
Florida Southwestern College
01.2007
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07-2025
Skills
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Reliability
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Coaching and mentoring
- Continuous improvement
- Self motivation
- PBL
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Data analysis
Certification
- Florida Teaching Certification, K-6 Elementary Education, 2013-present
- Seesaw Certified Educator, Trainer for teachers to use this student digital portfolio platform, 2014-2024
- Project-Based Learning (PBL) Certified, Completed Jumpstart, Advanced, and Certification level workshops as well as at least two years of PBL implementation in the classroom, 2019- present
- Google Certified Educator, Trained to use a variety of teacher edtech tools in teaching and learning environments, 2016-2022
Affiliations
- Magnify Learning
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Babcock Schools
07.2023 - Current
Behavior Interventionist and Instructional Strategies Specialist
Babcock Schools
07.2022 - 06.2023
PBL Certified Trainer
Magnify Learning
01.2019 - Current
Teacher
Babcock Neighborhood Schools
01.2016 - 01.2022
Teacher
Oasis Charter Elementary School
07.2008 - 06.2016
Behavior Consultant/Scheduling Supervisor/Intake Coordinator
Lovaas Institute
01.1995 - 01.2001
Education classes - Teaching Certification
Florida Southwestern College
Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Leisure Studies, Psychology, Movement Science
Gordon College
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
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