Rachel A. Weiner is seeking an elementary teaching position in which she is able to inspire children and advance their education through the use of technology and evidence based teaching strategies.
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Rachel A. Weiner is seeking an elementary teaching position in which she is able to inspire children and advance their education through the use of technology and evidence based teaching strategies.
Rachel A. Weiner is seeking an elementary teaching position in which she is able to inspire children and advance their education through the use of technology and evidence based teaching strategies.
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Rachel A.
Weiner 691 Harry Paul Dr. Lake Orion, MI 48362 (586) 381- 1433 rachelweiner3@gmail.com Objective To obtain an elementary teaching position in which I am able to inspire children and advance their education through the use of technology and evidence based teaching strategies.
Education Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan Certification: Elementary Education, K-5 Major: Language Arts, 6-8 Deans List January 2006 through July 2007 Cum Laude Master of Education in Special Education Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan Endorsement: Autism Spectrum Disorder Program in progress Teaching Experience Academy of Waterford, Waterford MI, Fifth Grade Teacher, November 2008- Present Created and implemented lesson plans for all subjects in self-contained classroom based on Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations Enhanced instruction with technology to present lessons and ensured students were familiar with using technology Executed successful classroom management program by establishing clear goals and consistent consequences Accommodated multiple learning styles and levels with cooperative group learning and differentiated instruction Implemented literacy centers, Readers Workshop, and fluency program in language arts instruction Established positive relationships with parents and worked with parents to ensure student success; established best ways to communicate with parents; maintained parental communication log Instituted an effective, in class, Response to Intervention (RTI) program raising student achievement in areas of previous deficit knowledge Analyzed Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) results to determine strengths and challenges when planning lessons Created data driven lesson plans using results from Global Scholar (Performance Series) Performed DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) Benchmark (fall, winter, spring) and weekly Progress Monitoring Created and monitored individualized student programs in CompassLearning Odyssey Chaired grade level team: led grade level peers in establishing continuity of daily tasks; represented grade level on the school improvement team; ensured compliance of School Improvement Plan at grade level Established and chaired Pacing Guide Committee which drafted pacing guides based on Michigan GLCEs and Common Core State Standards
Troy School District, Troy MI, Guest Teacher, December 2007-June 2008 Fulfilled lesson plans from classroom teacher allowing students to maintain learning continuity Utilized classroom management skills in a variety of settings and grade levels Built rapport quickly with students to ensure a safe learning environment Wass Elementary School, Troy MI, Troy School District, Student Teacher, Second Grade, January 2007- December 2007 Designed instructional materials Managed classroom behavior Taught and assessed students in a variety of ways in order to meet individual needs Communicated with parents through weekly newsletter and individual meetings Created an environment conducive to student learning Woodlawn Church, Royal Oak, Michigan, Volunteer instructor, First and Second Grade, January 2007-August 2009 Taught lessons to children in self-contained classroom Prepared new lessons Maintained behavior of children grades 1-6 during large group instruction School Committees School Improvement Team 2010-2013 Grade Level Chair 2010-2013 Curriculum Circle of Trust 2013 Premiere Parent Partnership Program 2013 Pacing Guide Committee Chair 2012 Love and Logic Caf 2012
Technology Skills Created and presented lessons using SMART board interactive whiteboard Created and administered assessments with SMART Response interactive response system Maintained grade book and attendance records using PowerSchool, internet based program Communicated with parents through updated classroom website Analyzed student achievement data from internet based Global Scholar Advanced skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Advanced use of Adobe Photoshop
Professional Development SMART Technologies Levels 1-3, March 2012 Power School, September 2011 Thinking Maps, September 2011 Compass Learning, February 2010 Everyday Mathematics, September 2010 Response to Intervention (RTI), September 2010 Step Up To Writing, September 2009 and September 2010 New Teacher Academy, May 2009 DIBELS Extended Training Certification, February 2008 Writing Conferencing with Lucy Calkins Training, October 2007
