RACHEL HACKWORTH
Burleson,TX
Summary
Masters educated, compassionate, creative, and effective educator/curriculum and instruction specialist with valuable experience across multiple grade levels and special education. Highly qualified with over ten years teaching experience. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments and lead teaching experience. Well-versed in evaluating student needs and progress as well as implementing appropriate accomodations. Special skills in developing and fostering student and parental relationships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Homebound EC-12
FWISD
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared lesson plans throughout grade multiple grade levels and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs in order to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Worked with medically and emotionally fragile students in their home.
- Coordinated with campus teachers and admin to curate the best education possible within the restrictions of home.
- Managed a schedule daily between multiple households and campuses.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Trinity Valley School
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Started the 2021-2022 class for regular classroom teacher. Duties included lesson planning, managing assignments, anticipating student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
Multidisciplinary History Teacher
Holy Cross Christian Academy
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Responsible for all Middle School history courses, including 6th grade World History, 7th grade Texas History, and 8th grade US History.
- Campus adviser for Student Council.
- Campus advisor for NJHS.
- Proficient with Renweb school management system.
- Skilled in Google Classroom and Canvas
- Planning and supervision of class projects, field trips local and travel necessary, and visits by guest speakers.
- Participated in school meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
Elementary Teacher
Holy Cross Christian Academy
08.2013 - 05.2020
- 5th Grade Science, Social Studies and Math
- 3rd Grade core curriculum and general studies
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Education
M. Ed - Curriculum And Instruction
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX2016
B.A - General Studies-History
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX2012
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Active and engaging multimedia lessons
- Differentiated instructional practices
- Google Apps for Education
- Canvas
- RenWeb/Facts
- Cultural awareness
- Professional ethics
- Teacher Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator, Holy Cross Christian Academy
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Holy Cross staff in 2018, 2020.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses; and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- NJHS Advisor
- StuCo Advisor
- Texas Innocence Project Intern- Texas Wesleyan University.
Certification
EC-6 Generalist
4-8 Social Studies
7-12 Social Studies
EC-12 Special Education
Mental Health First Aid
TEA Reading Academy
Architecture of Learning
Foundations and Frameworks
ESL Supplemental
Educational Diagnostician (in progress)
Continuing Education
- FWISD Professional Development in Special Education and General Education
Mathematics, RLA, Science, Social Studies
References
- Bolivia Mason-Loeb, FWISD Hospital Homebound Coordinator, bolivia.mason-loeb@fwisd.org
- Karen Matejka, Holy Cross Christian Academy Administrator, karen.matejka@hccaburleson.com
- Kyle Kahuta, Trinity Valley School US Head, kahudak@trinityvalleyschool.org
- Dave Ostroff, Trinity Valley School Social Studies Chair, Economics, Ostroffd@trinityvalleyschool.org
- Luis Terrazas, Trinity Valley School AP US History, Terrazasl@trinityvalleyschool.org
Timeline
Teacher Homebound EC-12
FWISD
01.2022 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Trinity Valley School
08.2021 - 11.2021
Multidisciplinary History Teacher
Holy Cross Christian Academy
08.2017 - 05.2021
Elementary Teacher
Holy Cross Christian Academy
08.2013 - 05.2020
M. Ed - Curriculum And Instruction
Tarleton State University
B.A - General Studies-History
Texas Wesleyan University
EC-6 Generalist
4-8 Social Studies
7-12 Social Studies
EC-12 Special Education
Mental Health First Aid
TEA Reading Academy
Architecture of Learning
Foundations and Frameworks
ESL Supplemental
Educational Diagnostician (in progress)
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