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Rachel Heston

Rachel Heston

Ramseur,NC

Summary

Encouraging Elementary School Teacher skilled in assignment supervision, test administration and student support. Patient and resourceful educator with 30 years of comprehensive experience instructing students individually and in groups. Commended for easily cultivating productive and trusting relationships with both students and parents.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tutor

ClassDojo
San Francisco, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided individualized instruction on Zoom meetings for students ranging from First grade to Fourth grade.
  • Utilized listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
  • Created and implemented individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.
  • Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
  • Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.

Elementary Teacher

Randolph County School System
Asheboro, NC
08.1995 - Current
  • Embraced and actively promoted inclusive and equitable learning environment.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
  • Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
  • Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
  • Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
  • Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
  • Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
  • Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
  • Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
  • Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
  • Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
  • Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
  • Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC
12-2011

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

UNC
Greensboro, NC
12-1992

Skills

  • Personalized learning plans
  • Learning techniques
  • Student Evaluation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Records Management
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Proficient and learning new technology

Certification

  • National Board Certification

Nov. 2002 - Dec. 2027

Timeline

Tutor

ClassDojo
03.2024 - Current

Elementary Teacher

Randolph County School System
08.1995 - Current

Master of Science - Elementary Education

North Carolina A & T State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

UNC
Rachel Heston