Rachel Grigely
Somers,CT
Summary
Dedicated Middle School ELA Teacher from Town of Enfield offering 25 years of experience in education. Excelled in enhancing student achievement through innovative lesson planning and effective curriculum writing. Leveraged group leadership and team collaboration to foster academic growth, notably increasing state assessment pass rates. Lifelong learner who successfully collaborates with peers.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School ELA Teacher
Town Of Enfield
08.1999 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Implemented project-based learning experiences to promote critical thinking skills and real-world applications of course content.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected ELA concepts to other subjects.
- Increased writing proficiency through targeted feedback and individualized instruction.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent routines.
- Utilized data-driven strategies to differentiate instruction for diverse learners, improving overall student achievement.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and sharing resources for instructional success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Prepared students for state assessments by incorporating test-taking strategies into daily lessons, contributing to increased pass rates among the class population.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing diverse literature selections and engaging activities.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
Master of Arts - English
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education in English
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT01.1999
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Curriculum Writing
- Group Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Writing instruction
- Reading Comprehension
- Project-based learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Timeline
Middle School ELA Teacher
Town Of Enfield
08.1999 - Current
Master of Arts - English
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education in English
Southern Connecticut State University
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