Rachel Newman
rachnewm@gmail.com
Profile
“Thank you so
much for your
inspired teaching
this year. The
reading selection
was stimulating
and well
balanced.”
Parent of former
student, 20092010
An energetic and enthusiastic individual, specializing in English/Language Arts.
Dedicated to hands on, collaborative learning for children in middle school.
Education, Honors, and Certifications
Masters of Science in Education, Literacy (K-12)
University of New England, Biddeford, ME. 2012
Courses: Teacher as Leader, Differentiation Theory and Strategy, Motivation Theory
and Classroom Management, Study Skills and Content Literacy Instruction,
Connecting Reading with Writing for Success, Supporting Literacy Development for
All Learners, Meeting Student Literacy Challenges, Literacy Assessments as Teaching
Tools
Initial Certification, CT State Middle Grade Education
Dept. of Higher Education Alternate Route to Certification Program, Hartford, CT.
2009.
“...students have
made have made
remarkable
progress with
language because
of your selected
strategies…
students achieved
high success levels
when they were
given independent
challenging
inquiry-based
tasks. This is
something [you]
consistently do.”
Diane Conway
Data Team
Facilitator,
Connecticut
Schools
Bachelor of Arts in English: Writing and Theater Concentrations
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY. 2007
Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society Member; play published in the John P. Anderson
Collection at the James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College
Qualifications
Certified in Middle Grades 4-8
Plan and instruct each English/Language Arts class using various teaching aids,
motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
Incorporate class-wide, group, and individual instruction to facilitate multiple
intelligences (ie: kinesthetic, auditory, visual learners)
Implement technological approaches to literacy development, including monthly use
of the computer lab to visit interactive news websites.
Theater Craft and Development
Direct actors in different acting styles, including musical theater and improvisation
Advise lighting and sound technicians for multiple stage performances
Choreograph actors for dance and stage movement for multiple stage performances
Manage activities related to play financing, including budgets and fundraisers
Computer Skills
“When others
have given up on
him, it is teachers
like you who
make a huge
impact
and difference in
the life of a
student who is
struggling and I
appreciate you
going above and
beyond for [my
son]. I know he
will never forget
you…!”
Parent of former
student, 20092010
According to a
group of 9th grade
English students,
“She is the best
sub.! She
actually teaches
us.” We enjoy
having Rachel
work in our
building as she
has demonstrated
a true love for
young people and
their education.
Kelley Butler,
teacher at
Hopedale High
School
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Software (HP and Dell): Microsoft Windows®, Microsoft Word,
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher
Creative Design: Wikispace, Pixton, Animoto, Smilebox, Google
Documents
Working knowledge of the Internet
Employment
Teaching and Related Experience
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Language Arts Teacher, Grade 8, September 2009 to present
Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Middletown, CT
Director and choreographer for WWMS Drama Club; Co-advisor for
National Junior Honor Society
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Student Teacher, June 2009 to August 2009
Griswold Middle School, Rocky Hill, CT
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Paraprofessional, September 2008 to June 2009
High Road School of Wallingford, Wallingford, CT
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Substitute Teacher, March 2008 to June 2008
Hopedale Junior-Senior High School, Hopedale, MA
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Writing Tutor, September 2006 to January 2008
James A. Cannavino Writing Center, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY
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News Assistant/Reporter, May 2007 to February 2008
Poughkeepsie Journal, Poughkeepsie, NY
Interests and Other Skills
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Vocal and theater performance
Play directing
Playwriting
Choreography
Set Design
Journalistic writing
References provided upon request