Rachael A.M.

Somes
Professional Experience
CLASSROOM TEACHER, GRADE 2, SUZANNE M. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; LEVANT, MAINE ~ 2011-PRESENT

CLASSROOM TEACHER, KINDERGARTEN, CARMEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; CARMEL, MAINE ~ 2008-2011

WORK

Suzanne M. Smith Elementary School 169 South Levant Road Levant, ME 04456
WORK PHONE

CLASSROOM TEACHER, GRADE 1 & 2, SUZANNE SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; LEVANT, MAINE ~ 2002-2007

(207) 884-7444
FAX

(207) 884-6201
EMAIL

Related Skills
*Highly Qualied Teacher *Trained in INVESTIGATIONS math program through Maine Math Alliance grades K, 1 & 2 *Member of SAD23/RSU 87 Math Team *Participant of the Literacy Partnership through the University of Maine, classroom host *Mentor teacher for 8 years through Husson University *Trained and experienced using: -Daily Reading Assessment (DRA) -Observation Survey -Handwriting Without Tears -Fountas and Pinnell Guided Reading & Phonics Program -Running Records and benchmarking to monitor student progress -Linda Dorn Writing rubric as adapted by SAD23/RSU 87, -MEA & NECAP state assessment -AIMSweb trainer -FOSS science kits -DIAL screening

rsomes@sad23.k12.me.us

*Developing, creating and implementing thematic units *Administering formative assessments to plan for instruction as part of a PLC vertical team *Developing and tailoring lessons to meet students academic needs

Education
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, Biddeford, Maine - Masters Degree in Elementary Literacy Education *Anticipated graduation June 2012

*Completed courses include: Teacher as Leader, Differentiation Theory and Strategies, Motivational Theory and Classroom Management, Action Research & Case Study, Supporting Literacy Development for All Learners, Literacy Assessments as Teaching Tools, Study Skills & Content Literacy for All, Connecting Reading with Writing for Success, Meeting Student Literacy Challenges, and currently enrolled in Portfolio.

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, Orono, Maine - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Graduated 2002 *Deans List *Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society *Social Science Concentration

*Presidential Academic Award

Certifications
Maine State Certication in Elementary Education (K-8) Maine State Certication in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K) expiration 2014 expiration 2014

Hobbies and Personal Interest

*Reading *Kayaking *Travel *Movies *Boating *Sea glass collecting and jewelry making *The Boston Red Sox *Writing poetry and children's books

Referrals

References available upon request

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