Rachel Silker
Chicago,IL
Summary
Devoted and hardworking elementary and middle school teacher of eleven years who is passionate about helping all students reach their highest potential. Keeps students interested by providing rigorous and engaging lessons, connecting curriculum to current events, using hands-on activities, and multimedia integration. Keeps classroom welcoming and supportive of all students with structured approaches, maintaining cultural awareness, and using effective disciplinary techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Agustin Lara Academy
Back Of The Yards, Chicago Illinois
08.2024 - Current
- Developed culturally relevant resources that connected social studies content to students' lived experiences and communities and cultivated an inclusive environment by integrating diverse perspectives into the social studies curriculum.
6th and 7th Grade ELA, Writing, Social Studies Teacher
Eugene Field School
Chicago, Illinois
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted a diverse group of students with reaching full potential by customizing instructional strategies across ELA, writing, and social studies content areas
6th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
Alfred Nobel Dual Language School
Chicago, Illinois
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted a diverse group of students with reaching full potential by customizing instructional strategies, developing culturally relevant curriculum, and creating hands-on and meaningful lessons in science and social studies content areas
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Alfred Nobel Dual Language School
Chicago, Illinois
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted a diverse group of students with reaching full potential by customizing instructional strategies across all content areas in the general education classroom
5th Grade General Education Teacher
Alfred Nobel Dual Language School
Chicago, Illinois
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted a diverse group of students with reaching full potential by customizing instructional strategies across all content areas in the general education classroom
Cadre Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Substitute teaching daily in various Chicago public schools
Safe Haven VBS Curriculum Director
Family Empowerment Centers of Chicago
Chicago, IL
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Developed vacation Bible school curriculum for day camp Safe Haven program in the Rogers Park community of Chicago, directed program, and trained volunteers on how to teach curriculum to students during Chicago Public Schools spring and summer breaks
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Ambrose Plamondon Elementary School
Chicago, Illinois
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted a diverse group of students with reaching full potential by customizing instructional strategies across all content areas in the general education classroom
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Middle School Education
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL01-2015
Masters of Ed. Teaching English Language Learners -
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN08-2026
Skills
- Instructional planning
- Curriculum development
- Organized
- Classroom management
- Cultural awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible problem solver
Certification
- Illinois Professional Educator License
- ESL Certification
- American College of Education
Timeline
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Agustin Lara Academy
08.2024 - Current
6th and 7th Grade ELA, Writing, Social Studies Teacher
Eugene Field School
01.2022 - Current
6th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
Alfred Nobel Dual Language School
08.2020 - 01.2022
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Alfred Nobel Dual Language School
08.2019 - 06.2020
5th Grade General Education Teacher
Alfred Nobel Dual Language School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Safe Haven VBS Curriculum Director
Family Empowerment Centers of Chicago
04.2016 - 08.2016
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Ambrose Plamondon Elementary School
10.2015 - 06.2016
Cadre Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
03.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Middle School Education
Olivet Nazarene University
Masters of Ed. Teaching English Language Learners -
American College of Education