Rachel Whitman
6th Grade Level Chair at Horizon Science Academy- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Russian Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
CPIMar, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Google Educator Level 1
GoogleApr, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Middle Childhood Language Arts and Reading (4-9)
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Middle Childhood Social Studies (4-9)
Ohio Department of Education
Experience
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Horizon Science Academy
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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6th Grade Level Chair
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Jun 2015 - Present
Teaching diverse population from 42 countries. Leading as grade level PLC chair, English department head, and Accelerated Reader coordinator. Mentoring students on weekends through Saturday School and Concept Young Scholars Program. Providing after school tutoring, spoken word poetry club, and spelling bee club. Guiding future educators through the Rural Urban Collective with Ohio University Patton College of Education and from Muskingum University's College of… Show more Teaching diverse population from 42 countries. Leading as grade level PLC chair, English department head, and Accelerated Reader coordinator. Mentoring students on weekends through Saturday School and Concept Young Scholars Program. Providing after school tutoring, spoken word poetry club, and spelling bee club. Guiding future educators through the Rural Urban Collective with Ohio University Patton College of Education and from Muskingum University's College of Education. Accomplishments -Rated "Most Effective" by Ohio Department of Education for student growth -Raised Reading scores by 165% of projected growth on MAP NWEA tests -4.9/5 on all evaluation metrics -Grade level PLC leader -Teacher of the Year nominee Show less Teaching diverse population from 42 countries. Leading as grade level PLC chair, English department head, and Accelerated Reader coordinator. Mentoring students on weekends through Saturday School and Concept Young Scholars Program. Providing after school tutoring, spoken word poetry club, and spelling bee club. Guiding future educators through the Rural Urban Collective with Ohio University Patton College of Education and from Muskingum University's College of… Show more Teaching diverse population from 42 countries. Leading as grade level PLC chair, English department head, and Accelerated Reader coordinator. Mentoring students on weekends through Saturday School and Concept Young Scholars Program. Providing after school tutoring, spoken word poetry club, and spelling bee club. Guiding future educators through the Rural Urban Collective with Ohio University Patton College of Education and from Muskingum University's College of Education. Accomplishments -Rated "Most Effective" by Ohio Department of Education for student growth -Raised Reading scores by 165% of projected growth on MAP NWEA tests -4.9/5 on all evaluation metrics -Grade level PLC leader -Teacher of the Year nominee Show less
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KIPP Columbus
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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7th Grade Writing Teacher
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Differentiated small-group instruction to meet needs of diverse learners. Refined teaching techniques based on Teach Like a Champion by attending optional supplemental coaching sessions. Founded and coached cheerleading team. Differentiated small-group instruction to meet needs of diverse learners. Refined teaching techniques based on Teach Like a Champion by attending optional supplemental coaching sessions. Founded and coached cheerleading team.
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Performance Academies
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
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Dec 2013 - Jun 2014
Oversaw acquisition of 21st century skills through integration of technology into the classroom and computer-based intervention programs. Implemented Character Education program to promote citizenship and a growth mindset. Oversaw acquisition of 21st century skills through integration of technology into the classroom and computer-based intervention programs. Implemented Character Education program to promote citizenship and a growth mindset.
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After-School All-Stars
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Site Mangaer
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Jun 2013 - Oct 2013
Recruited students to program that provided safe after-school environment. Developed curriculum for academic review, health and fitness, and enrichment. Trained and managed a staff on classroom best practices and behavior management. Coordinated and marketed events and family workshops. Budgeted and tracked expenses. Recruited students to program that provided safe after-school environment. Developed curriculum for academic review, health and fitness, and enrichment. Trained and managed a staff on classroom best practices and behavior management. Coordinated and marketed events and family workshops. Budgeted and tracked expenses.
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Teach for America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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8th Grade English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2013
Created 8th grade ELA curriculum and pacing guide. Participated in monthly weekend professional development seminars through Teach for America. Served as cheerleading head coach, after school tutor, Journalism Club leader, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports implementation member. Accomplishments -ELA and Social Studies Department Head -District ELA Curriculum Development Committee Created 8th grade ELA curriculum and pacing guide. Participated in monthly weekend professional development seminars through Teach for America. Served as cheerleading head coach, after school tutor, Journalism Club leader, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports implementation member. Accomplishments -ELA and Social Studies Department Head -District ELA Curriculum Development Committee
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AmeriCorps VISTA
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2010
Developed curriculum and led a summer program for at-risk youth Developed curriculum and led a summer program for at-risk youth
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Education
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2012 - 2013
East Carolina University
North Carolina Teaching Licensure: Middle Grades Education, Education -
2007 - 2011
Ohio University
B.A., International Studies, Political Science, Russian
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