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Teacher With Bachelor of Arts in ESL Education Looking for a Position with Secondary Students
by Rachel Lanahan
Rachel Lanahan 5711 105th Ave N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 (612)807-2355 rachel.lanahan@yahoo.com Education Northwestern College St. Paul, MN May 2010 Bachelor of Arts in English as a Second Language Education Anoka Ramsey Community College May 2007 Associates of Arts Certification- Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages(K-12) May 2010 Experience Student Teacher January 2010- May 2010 Evergreen Park Elementary School Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Instructed 4-5 balanced reading groups on a daily basis using Jan Richardson and Sonday curriculum. Collaborated with other kindergarten teachers to support the students’ language development within the mainstream curriculum. Conducted math intervention lessons using CGI and AVMR strategies. Taught push-in math lessons using Everyday Math and writing using Lucy Calkins’ Units of Study. Assisted the cooperating teacher in conducting an after-school targeted services program for 1st grade students struggling in reading and math. Anoka High School Anoka, Minnesota Instructed three 85 minute classes per day, full time for six weeks. Planned and taught three complete units of study. Used mainstream curriculum, including Holt’s Elements of Writing and Elements of Literature, to teach content ESL classes. Used a variety of methods for instruction from in school field trips to realia and media in order to support students of all learning styles. Water Safety Instructor/Head guard January 2002- August 2007 Centennial School District #12 Circle Pines, Minnesota City of Brooklyn Park Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Instructed Red Cross swimming courses for students from infancy to adulthood. Supervised patrons during open swim times and other scheduled events. Administered first aid to patrons with minor injuries or illness. Trained new staff members. Managed facility by opening and closing facilities, registering students for classes, addressing parent concerns and helping to maintain financial paperwork. Child Care Worker September 2004- June 2005 and summers 2005-2006 Centennial School District #12 Circle Pines, Minnesota Provided child care services for elementary students in a public school. Chaperoned students during weekly field trips with other staff members. Enforced school rules with students in order to maintain a safe and organized environment. Other Experience Somali Adult Literacy Training November 2007- current Teach and tutor Somali adult refugees in conversational English and life skills as a volunteer. One For All Christian Fellowship August 2006- May 2007 Acted as one of six leaders and president for a college club with 40 active members. Co coordinated two school events with guest performers. Co-led large group lessons for peers. Conducted meetings with other leaders and attended meetings with the club supervisor and student council members on a regular basis. Skills Japanese Language •conversational level speech and understanding •can read hiragana, katakana and 300+ kanji Technology: Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point; document cameras and projectors |
