Rachel Elaine Griffith (Fetty) 301 N FM1417 Apt 3C Sherman, TX 75092 Cell: (903) 818-6744 Email:fettyre7@yahoo.
com TEACHING INTERESTS & SKILLS Elementary Grades K-6 Understand diverse learners and the need to make adaptations Multicultural literacy development in all learners Employ advancements in Technology in all subject areas Recognizes community involvement by students, parents, and other co-workers Sponsor : Yearbook, UIL, Theatre, Student Council, Athletics, and other school-related functions ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Texas A&M University- Commerce, Texas BA BSIS- Interdisciplinary Studies May,2014 , Deans List Major: Elementary Education ECE- 6 th Specialization: ESL ESL Coursework: Teaching English as a Second Language, , Second Language Literacy for ELL, Sheltered Content Area Instruction SPED Coursework: Language Acquisition Development or Special Populations, Issues for Inclusion STUDENT TEACHING 2 nd Grade- All subjects/ 4 th Grade- Writing Eddins Elementary McKinney, Texas Aug 2013-May 2014 . Collaboratively planned and prepared multiple units including (Fractions, Environments and Adaptations, Force and Motion, Penguin Research) for a second grade classroom. Collaboratively planned and prepared a PBL (Problem/Project-Based Learning) lesson for 4th grade writing. Employed positive, effective behavior management strategies to promote better outcomes in students learning. Collaborated with parents, specialist, and mentor teachers in ARDS and conferences to help promote high achievement of goals in students educational plans. Integrated technology programs to advance students learning in all subjects. Utilized positive atmosphere to enhance students in academics and their personal well-being. Assessed through formal and informal assessments to measure the knowledge of ALL students. Advanced training in testing programs and assessments. ( STAAR, TEMI, Istation, and MAP) FIELD EXPERIENCES 3rd Grade/All subjects, Pottsboro Elementary, Pottsboro, TX, 2011. Guided students learning by utilizing redirection and positive behavior management strategies. Enhanced multicultural literacy through daily involvement with a variety of books. Observed multiple instructional techniques and management strategies. Pre-K, Pottsboro Elementary, Pottsboro, TX,2012 Organized lesson on the importance of health and washing hands to prevent spread of germs. Collaborated to enhance the learning of all students. ACTIVITIES & EMPLOYMENT Math TAKS tutor, Commerce Middle School, Commerce, TX Fall, 2011-Spring, 2011. Organized and facilitated a tutoring program for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to help struggling students on TAKS. Daycare Teacher, Victory Life Child Development Center, Durant, OK, Summer , 2009. PROFESSIONAL MATERIALS Standards-based teaching examples: available in Online Portfolio http://mrsrachelgriffith.weebly.com/ Letters of recommendation: available upon request
