Rachel Renfro
Ladson,SC
Summary
Caring and knowledgeable teaching professional with solid background in all settings. Experienced in organizing classrooms, preparing materials and maintaining documentation. Always looking for ways to go beyond basics and inspire students to learn and grow in every area.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
3rdd Grade Teacher
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Classroom Teacher
Dorchester District 2
07.2017 - 07.2023
- Teach 4th grade
- Team Lead for two years
- Adapted lessons to accommodate diverse learners
- Developed engaging and rigorous lessons in all content areas - math, reading, language arts, writing, social studies, and science
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and school administrators
- Implemented IEPs, 504 plans, and RTI regulations as necessary
- Member of Literacy Committee
- Member of Sunshine Committee
- Assessed students regularly and customized approaches to maintain progress with educational goals
- Communicated with parents via Dojo application to share current classroom information, assignments, and upcoming events
- Read 2 Succeed Literacy Teacher Endorsed.
Classroom Teacher
Keller ISD
07.1998 - 08.2017
- Taught 3rd and 4th grades
- Adapted lessons to accommodate diverse learners
- Developed engaging and rigorous lessons in all content areas - math, reading, language arts, writing, social studies, and science
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and school administrators
- Implemented IEPs, 504 plans, and RTI regulations as necessary
- Assessed students regularly and customized approaches to maintain progress with educational goals
- Assigned classwork and homework to enhance students' understanding of materials.
Classroom Teacher
Birdville ISD
08.2007 - 07.2017
- Taught 4th and 5th grades
- Team Lead for three years
- Adapted lessons to accommodate diverse learners
- Developed engaging and rigorous lessons in language arts, reading, and social studies
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and school administrators
- Organized and supervised the planning and implementation of various field trips, including a four day overnight trip to Sky Ranch with 5th grade students
- Planned and implemented direct instructional strategies for full classes, small groups, and individual IEP support
- ESL Certified.
Education
Masters of Education - Teaching
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SCBachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Reading
Texas Woman's University - Denton
Denton, TXSkills
- Team player
- Behavior management
- Problem-solving
- Planning
- Collaboration
Timeline
3rdd Grade Teacher
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School
07.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Dorchester District 2
07.2017 - 07.2023
Classroom Teacher
Birdville ISD
08.2007 - 07.2017
Classroom Teacher
Keller ISD
07.1998 - 08.2017
Masters of Education - Teaching
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Reading
Texas Woman's University - Denton
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