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Rachel Howson

Rhowson1@ithaca.edu 607-351-6541@RMHowson
Education
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
M.S Childhood Education, June 2014
SUNY Purchase College, Purchase, NY
B.A Environmental Studies, May 2011

Certification
New York State Initial Certificate, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Teaching Experience
Ithaca City School District; Lansing Central School District. Ithaca and Lansing, NY.
Substitute Teacher. May 2014-June 2014.
Instructed 18-25 students at the elementary level
Created a positive learning environment in the absence of the regular teacher
Worked with students individually, in small groups, and whole class to accomplish
learning objectives

Raymond C. Buckley Elementary School, Lansing NY.
Student Teacher. Grade 3. March 2014-May 2014
Implemented and adapted Engage NY curriculum modules for a class of 18 students
Monitored student learning with formative and summative assessments to address the
learning needs of the class. Provided individual students with explicit feedback to help
them reach their learning goals
Belle Sherman Elementary School, Ithaca, NY.
Student Teacher. Grade 4. September 2013-March 2014
Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate, student centered lessons for a
culturally and linguistically diverse class of 21 students
Collaborated and developed positive relationships with school social worker, parents,
after-school program to meet the needs of struggling students
Washington Heights Academy, New York City, NY.
Volunteer Teacher. Grade 4. October 14-28 2013
Week long immersion in an urban neighborhood school with students from diverse
cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Facilitated small groups to provide targeted instruction to high-need students
Collaborated with mentor teacher to implement math lessons using GO Math!
Curriculum
Ithaca Summer Academy, Ithaca, NY.
ESOL Tutor. Grade 3 ESOL Classroom. June-August 2013.
Individualized literacy instruction with two Burmese-Karen English language learners.
Integrated science and literacy to construct a series of linguistically appropriate mini-
lessons about the weather
Used pre-reading, vocabulary, during-reading and post-reading comprehension
strategies

Teaching-Related Experience
Belle Sherman After School Program. Ithaca, NY.
Counselor. September 2012-June 2013
Responsible for the care of groups of 10-15 students, grades K-5
Generated and supervised an assortment of activities: science, recreational, baking, arts
and crafts

Cole-Short Family. Port Chester, NY.
Child Care. September 2007-May 2011. June 2013.
Provided care for 2 siblings. Youngest child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Met regularly with parents, ABA therapist, and Occupational Therapist.
Supported Picture Exchange Communication System, toilet training, curbing aggressive
behaviors.

FISK Centro de Ensino. Colinas Do Tocantins, Brazil
English Teacher. June 2011-November 2011
Provided instruction in English to students with a wide range of proficiencies
Initiated the development of a conversation class for intermediate-advanced students.
Found resources and created activities to facilitate contextual discussions.


Relevant Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplished use of Activeinspire & Easiteach software

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