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Rachel L. Leibrandt |
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RESUME
To obtain an Elementary Teaching Position, Grades K-5. Master of Instruction: Specialization in Educational Technology, May
2005 Overall GPA: 4.0 Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary and
Special Education, May 1999 Minor: Linguistics Discipline Area: Language Studies (ESL) Major GPA 3.78 Overall GPA
3.74 Magna Cum Laude Certification TEACHING
EXPERIENCE Third and Fourth Grade Teacher, Avon Grove Intermediate School August 2002- present Planning and implementing lessons that involve integrated
curriculum; differentiated instruction; whole class, guided, and small group
instruction; cooperative learning; ELL instruction; and multiple intelligence
instruction. Designing and implementing technology-based
projects. Implementing reading, writing, and math workshop.
Designing and implementing academic and behavioral remediation plans.
Looped with third grade class to fourth grade during the 2003–2004 school
year. Mentor to two new teachers during the 2003-2005 school
years. Language Arts Lead Teacher and Team Leader during the 2004-2006
school years. Third Grade Teacher, Chairperson, Lead Technology Teacher, Penn London Elementary School August 1999 – June 2002 Planned and implemented lessons that involved integrated
curriculum; differentiated instruction; whole class, guided, and small group
instruction; cooperative learning; ELL instruction; and multiple intelligence
instruction. Designed and implemented academic and behavioral
remediation plans. As Instructional Technology Lead Teacher, guided and
trained colleagues in integrating technology into instruction. Designed
and implemented technology-based projects. As Third Grade Chairperson,
organized and lead third grade team meetings. Implemented reading,
writing, and math workshop. Summer School Teacher, The Centreville School June – August 2003 and June – August 2000 Planned and implemented reading, math, writing, and social
studies lessons to students in a multiage classroom for students with
learning disabilities. Utilized Saxon Math and Phonics, direct instruction,
and cooperative learning. Fifth / Sixth Grade Student Teacher, The Centreville School March – May 1999 Planned and implemented lessons in all subject areas to students
in a multiage classroom for students with learning disabilities. Utilized
Reading Mastery, direct instruction, and cooperative learning. Designed
and implemented behavior modification program and academic remediation plan
to improve academic and social behaviors. Created and implemented Tall
Tales and novel units. Developed IEPs. Second Grade Student Teacher, Silver Lake Elementary School January – March 1999 Planned and implemented instruction in all subject areas to
second grade students. Implemented lessons using integrated curriculum;
cooperative learning; inquiry learning; and whole class, guided, and small
group instruction. Designed and implemented an integrated unit on healthy
growth and a student-lead health fair. Utilized Investigations math program,
Smithsonian science kits, and reading and writing workshop. Member of team
that created intervention programs. ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE Division Head, Summer 1999 Assistant Division Head, Summer 1998 Technology Teacher; The September 1997-December 1998 Computer Site Assistant; Center for
Assistive and Instructional Technology, September 1997-December 1998 Summers 1996-1997 PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT Investigations in Number Sense, Data, and Space, November 2004,
October 2004, January 2004, August 2003 Project Read: Written Expression Project Read Training, May 2002 Apple Training Technology Class, September 2001 Intermediate Guided Coming to Grips with Different Learning Levels in Your Classroom
by Robi Kronberg, December 2000 SOAR to Success Training, October 2000 Classroom Connect Conference, March 2000. Workshops and seminars during student teaching: Discipline and
Classroom Management; Cooperative Learning; ADD/ADHD; Parents, Families, and
Communities; Student Advising, Mentoring, and Counseling; Recognizing Child
Abuse; CPR certification training; Computer Skills HONORS
AND ACTIVITIES Citadel Heart
of Learning Nomination, 2005 Recognition of Outstanding Student Teacher Award CHEP Panel of Outstanding Seniors, 1999 Dean’s List (All semesters) Mortar Board National Honor Society New Jersey Representative for National Catholic Student
Coalition
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