Rachel Lynn Walker-Revised Resume

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Rachel Lynn Walker

Email: [email protected]
Certification
Illinois Initial Elementary Certificate (K-9)
Middle Grade Endorsement/ Math Concentration

May 2015

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, Illinois
Bachelors of Arts in Urban Elementary Education
Academic Awards: Dean's List (2013-2014)

May 2015
GPA: 3.52/ 4.0
Experience

Teaching Experience (Student Experience)


Spencer Elementary Technology Academy
January 2015- Present
Taught a second grade general education class pulling from teacher's curriculum and creating thematic units that
were aligned to the Common Core State Standards and to the students personally, culturally and academically.
Chose adequate leveled text to facilitated guided reading groups and adjusted assignments to differentiate based
upon students ability and potential.
Used interactive exercises to promote critical thinking and student-to-student engagement.
Encouraged students to use manipulatives as a helping tool to simplify material to gain a better understanding.
Implemented response to intervention (RtI) plans for students to influence proficiency in different skill sets.
Teaching Related Experiences
Second Grade, Spencer Elementary, Chicago IL
Observed second grade class
Planned and implemented whole group and small group instruction

September 2014- December 2014

Fifth Grade, John Hay Community Academy Chicago IL


January 2014 -June 2014
Observed fifth grade class
Created and implemented whole group lessons integrating social studies, literacy and music.
Third grade, Shields Elementary, Chicago IL
September 2014- December 2014
Implemented and planned reading instruction for grade 3 (CAFE and Daily Five)
Developed and implemented instruction to improve students reading fluency and writing skills through small
group conferences.
DMI YOUTHCAN, Chicago IL- Tutor
October 2008- June 2011
Planned and implemented Math and Literacy activities based around State Standards, camp safety and creative
writing.
Brunson Math and Science & Specialty, Chicago IL
Observed fifth grade class
Assisted with fifth grade technology class

February 2013- March 2013

May Elementary Community Academy, Chicago IL.


Observed fifth and sixth grade after school class
Implemented Self- esteem workshops with fifth and sixth grade girls

September 2012- November 2012

References upon Request

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