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, CA06.2023
Master of Arts - Education Specializing in Teaching ESL
Northcentral University
Scottsdale, Arizona05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies - Chinese Studies
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA2012
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
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