Rachel McPheeters
Campton Hills,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic Reading teacher eager to implement district guided initiatives for curriculum development and lesson design as an Instructional Coach. Relies on an creativity and innovative problem-solving skills to ensure student success in the classroom and offers recommendations and support to colleagues when appropriate. Dedicated to modeling a positive and professional attitude to build rapport, trust, and confidence with students and colleagues alike. Enjoys collaborating with colleagues and offering strategies for effective relationship building and classroom management techniques, as well as strategies for instructional design and implementation. Actively takes advantage of opportunities given to improve teaching and leadership capacity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Teacher
East Aurora School District 131
08.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, creating a positive learning environment that encouraged active participation and growth
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of struggling readers as well as students with ELL and IEP needs
- Supported struggling readers through conferencing and goal-setting (including MAP) and provided interventions through progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in literacy education, applying new techniques in the classroom with Reading Plus, IXL, Newsela, & Common Lit
- Led the Sophomore PLC (3 years) to promote data-driven discussions, curriculum alignment, and differentiated instruction throughout the academic year and summer curriculum work
- Invited/Attended AVID National Conference 2023
- Attended "Working Relationships" training in 2023 and gave a presentation to the Reading Department as a pathway to a more positive and healthy work environment
- Presented lesson design on a block schedule including strategies from Model Classrooms Project during March 2023 Teacher Institute.
English Teacher
CUSD 424
08.2004 - 07.2019
- Taught 9-12 grade English: Remedial English 9-12, AP Language and Composition, Dramatic Writing & Speech, Introduction to Speech, Mythology, and Journalism.
- Used a variety of teaching methods such as direct instruction, discussions, jig-saw collaborative work, project-based learning, gamification, differentiated instruction, reciprocal teaching, skill modeling/demonstrations and more.
- Enforced both classroom and administration policies and rules at all times.
- Prepared, managed, and disciplined students in the classroom to help them have success at meeting their academic goals.
- Served as a Model Classrooms Project Coach for 10 years.
- Served as a Senior Class Advisor, Yearbook Advisor, and Varsity Scholastic Bowl Coach, Teacher Mentor, and PBIS committee member.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching & Leadership
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2002
Skills
- Positive and encouraging
- Outgoing and creative
- Patient and kind
- Honest and loyal
- Self-motivated and dedicated
Timeline
Reading Teacher
East Aurora School District 131
08.2019 - Current
English Teacher
CUSD 424
08.2004 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching & Leadership
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Northern Illinois University
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