Rachel Homard
Jonesboro
Summary
I’m a former elementary school teacher who has stayed home raising my children the last ten years. I am excited to go back into the classroom and be a part of the learning journey for a new group of children.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
Topeka
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Created hands-on small group and whole group activities.
- Implemented Kagan strategies to promote creativity and communication in the classroom.
- Encouraged group work and communication.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Built relationships with students to foster a positive learning environment.
Elementary School Teacher
Academics Plus Charter School
Maumelle
08.2010 - 12.2014
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Facilitated hands-on science projects to enhance student understanding.
- Managed the science club.
- Created a school science fair.
- Conducted after school tutoring.
- Implemented arts integration strategies to promote creativity in the classroom.
- Fostered a positive classroom culture of respect and communication.
- Communicated with parents about student needs.
- Created hands-on lessons for student learning.
- Planned small group lessons to engage children in learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas, AR12-2009
Skills
- Working with a team and sharing ideas in lesson planning
- Classroom management and relationship building among our classroom family
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Promote literacy by finding books and activities students enjoy
- Hands-on learning
- Special education integration
- Group and individual instruction
- I try to teach all of my kids problem-solving skills and encourage others to help by teaching them the right way to help their classmates
- Adaptability and flexibility
- I try to actively engage all of my students by encouraging group conversation and a safe environment to answer questions and give new ideas
- Empathy and patience in speaking with my students so they know the are important to me and it’s not just a job
- Differentiated instruction so students of all learning abilities are able to be successful and encouraged to grow and learn
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
08.2015 - 06.2016
Elementary School Teacher
Academics Plus Charter School
08.2010 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Arkansas