Rachel Donaldson
Grain Valley,MO
Summary
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills with all types of students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Experienced in differentiated instruction and modifying assignments. Experienced in challenging students in advanced courses. Highly effective at engaging students with real world applicable assignments and projects. Enthusiastic ELA Teacher motivated to drive student growth for lifelong success. Dedicated Teacher offering 16 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary ELA Teacher
Blue Springs School District
Blue Springs, MO
08.2007 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work for CWC classrooms.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Collaborates with co-teachers for the effective implementation of accommodations and/or modifications in the curriculum.
Secondary ELA Teacher
Lone Jack School District
Lone Jack, MO
08.2006 - 07.2007
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Master of Arts - Education: Teaching And Learning
Avila University
Kansas City, MO06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English
Avila University
Kansas City05.2005
Skills
- Time management
- Lesson plan implementation
- Individualized instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational ability
- IEP familiarity
- Student engagement
- Classroom technology
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Quality education
- Literacy skills
- Grading proficiency
- Verbal and written communication
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
2013 Blue Springs Freshman Center Teacher of the Year
Timeline
Secondary ELA Teacher
Blue Springs School District
08.2007 - Current
Secondary ELA Teacher
Lone Jack School District
08.2006 - 07.2007
Master of Arts - Education: Teaching And Learning
Avila University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Avila University