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Certification
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Rachel Franklin

Hidden Valley Lake,CA

Summary

Committed and enthusiastic teacher with a decade of varying experience in elementary, secondary, tertiary, ESL and special education classrooms. Documented success in providing rigorous and engaging lessons and assessments that challenge all students intellectually and allow them to develop a deep understanding of the concepts being taught. Positive and effective communicator with an ability to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with students and families. A caring and driven individual. Dedicated to helping children grow into critical thinkers and problem solvers who show respect for themselves, others, and the world in which they live.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

5th Grade Teacher

Lucerne Elementary School District
10.2020 - 06.2023
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Assisted students testing below-grade level in achieving a year or more growth on the STAR test by the end of third quarter

RTI Teacher

Konocti Unified School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Differentiated lessons to support English newcomers up to high beginners
  • Created and taught lessons to prepare students for ELPAC testing
  • Administered initial and summative ELPAC test to TK-7th grade

SUBSTITUTE SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

Middletown Unified School District
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Supported Special Ed students in the classroom in accordance to their IEP
  • Implemented behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues.

ENGLISH TEACHER/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

VIPKID
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Conduct premade, Common Core lessons on an online platform to Chinese students
  • Provide realia and TPR in order to engage each student and elicit responses
  • Provide timely feedback to allow parents to gauge student learning

ENGLISH TEACHER

EF
04.2015
  • Trained in culture shock awareness and methods of coping to assist exchange students
  • Encouraged the cooperative learning process using small group instruction
  • Supported student-driven learning and engagement

ENGLISH TEACHER

Aeronautical Polytechnic Institute
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Targeted pronunciation issues derived from the local dialect
  • Developed and delivered lessons focusing on language, American culture, and aeronautical vocabulary
  • Used technology and current media to practice listening comprehension and oral storytelling

Education

Teaching Credential - Multiple Teaching Credential

Teach For Lake County
Lakeport, CA
06.2023

Master of Arts - Education Specializing in Teaching ESL

Northcentral University
Scottsdale, Arizona
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies - Chinese Studies

Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA
2012

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Patience and Persistence
  • Serving Diverse Communities
  • Teacher Collaboration
  • Online or Virtual Instruction
  • Creative Instruction Style

Certification

  • HSK Levels 1 & 2
  • Pro-Act Trained
  • CPR

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

5th Grade Teacher

Lucerne Elementary School District
10.2020 - 06.2023

RTI Teacher

Konocti Unified School District
08.2019 - 06.2020

SUBSTITUTE SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

Middletown Unified School District
01.2018 - 05.2018

ENGLISH TEACHER/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

VIPKID
10.2016 - 10.2017

ENGLISH TEACHER

EF
04.2015

ENGLISH TEACHER

Aeronautical Polytechnic Institute
09.2013 - 06.2014

Teaching Credential - Multiple Teaching Credential

Teach For Lake County

Master of Arts - Education Specializing in Teaching ESL

Northcentral University

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies - Chinese Studies

Humboldt State University
  • HSK Levels 1 & 2
  • Pro-Act Trained
  • CPR
Rachel Franklin