Rachel Leath
Banner Elk
Summary
An enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Watauga County Schools
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues.
- Taught students in co-taught and resource environments.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, analyzed data, and monitored progress to inform instructional decisions and guide interventions.
Substitute Teacher
Avery County Schools
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Student Teacher
Avery County Middle School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC05.2023
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Ability to Be Flexible
- Virtual Communities
- IEP Understanding
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Student Records Management
- Parent Relations
- Behavior Management
Certification
- NC Licensed Special Education (K-12) - July 2023
- NC Licensed Elementary Education - July 2023
Additional Information
References
Kelly Rush- Department Chair
Email: rushk@wataugacountyschools.us
Phone: (601)253-4139
Kathy Agate-Colleague
(828)719-8747
Anna Voida- Colleague
Phone: (828)260-3349
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Watauga County Schools
08.2023 - 03.2025
Substitute Teacher
Avery County Schools
01.2023 - 06.2023
Student Teacher
Avery County Middle School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Lees-McRae College
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