Rachel Maureen Sanborn

rachelmsanborn@gmail.com | 435-760-4001 | http://rachelmsanborn.weebly.com/

Certifications
− Michigan Elementary Standard Certification (May 2019)
− K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained)
− K-8 Language Arts Endorsement
− TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
− Adult & Child CPR (American Red Cross)

Education
Michigan State University – Bachelors of Arts, Elementary Education / Language Arts Endorsement (May 2018)
− Chinese Language Minor
− Global Educators Cohort Program (MSU-GECP)
− Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education
− Cumulative Overall GPA: 3.79/4.0, Honors College Member, graduated with Honors

Teaching Related Experience

Knapp Forest Elementary School – Grand Rapids, MI
Elementary Classroom Teacher; Kindergarten (June 2019 - Present)

Cornell Elementary School – Okemos, MI (August 2018 - April 2019)

Year-long Student Teaching Internship; 4th grade
− Co-planned and collaborated with mentor teacher and fourth grade team to create quality, authentic, and equitable lesson plans for
students in all subject areas throughout entire year
− Utilized student-centered learning techniques including demonstrations, independent learning, and modeling
− Differentiated techniques to adapt to students’ different learning styles and abilities; including variation in modes of input
− Assumed all classroom responsibilities; including lesson planning, lesson implementation, lesson reflection/adaptation; classroom
management, and data management for 26 students for 6 weeks
− Experience with Reading Street, Math Expressions, Seesaw, Projector/Smart Board, Nearpod, FAST Bridge testing, etc.

Sylvan Learning Center – Portage, MI (Summer 2018)

Tutor, grades 1st - 8th
− Provided tutoring to groups of 3-5 students, age K-12, in accordance with Sylvan curriculum
− Engaged students in guided practice, independent practice, homework support, and more.

Read to Succeed Program, Capital Area Literacy Coalition – E. Lansing, MI (January 2015 - May 2018)
Site Supervisor, Volunteer, Pinecrest Elementary School (Promoted Spring 2016)
− Provided instruction and support to 40 tutors and students; managed routine and behavior of group
− Organized and maintained site; wrote weekly reports to program director to communicate progress and setbacks
− Took initiative in tutoring a student in addition to site supervisor duties, due to an overflow of students to tutor ratio
Tutor, Volunteer, Pinecrest and Cumberland Elementary Schools (August 2015 - May 2016)
− Implemented and adapted lesson plans based on individual student
− Provided at-risk students with reading support to help improve skills and meet grade level standards
− Gained experience assisting a variety of students from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds

North Elementary School – Lansing, MI (January 2017 - May 2018)

Field Placement, Pre-Service Teaching, 5th grade
− Planned and implemented assessments, then taught purposeful lesson plans to 16 second grade emergent bilinguals
Riddle Elementary School – Lansing, MI (September 2017 - May 2018)
Field Placement, Pre-Service Teaching, Kindergarten
− Implemented classroom activities and management techniques under experienced mentor teacher
− Planned and taught four lessons to the class in science, social studies, literacy, and math

Donley Elementary School – E. Lansing, MI (September 2016 - May 2017)

Field Placement, Pre-Service Teaching, 1st grade
− Conducted one-to-one child study with 1st grader and partook in classroom observations in order to analyze student behavior
− Conducted various assessments which assisted in the development of activities and lesson plans catering to student’s individual
progression of phonological awareness and knowledge of letter sounds and patterns

Refugee Development Center – Lansing, MI (September 2014 - December 2016)

Tutor, Volunteer
− Promoted and assisted with English language conversations practice during Adult ESL class
− Facilitated small group and one-on-one support with English language learning
− Engaged in English Language confidence building activities with middle school ELL Newcomers Boys Soccer Team
− Assisted staff with student enrichment and socialization activities

Global and Multicultural Experience

Intercultural Aid (MSU – ICA) – E. Lansing, MI (April 2017 - May 2018)
− Assisted in uniting students across difference to develop genuine relationships, build community, and promote academic success
− Facilitated “Roundtable Discussions” which focused on issues of difference and hosted civic, social, and cultural events while
maintaining a focused outreach to residents and attending regular engage learning opportunities to further training
− Promoted a globally integrated curriculum and a campus climate in which intercultural engagement is valued and practiced daily

Language Study Abroad

− Harbin Institute of Technology University (MSU) – China (Harbin) (Summer 2015)
− National Security Language Initiative for Youth – China (Xiamen) (Summer 2014)
U.S. Department of State’s merit-based scholarship
− Orphanage Service Trip – China (Zhengzhou) (Summer 2013)

Professional Development
Restorative Practices (March 2020)
MSU Broad K-12 Educators’ Workshop: Engaging Youth in Social Justice Conversations (March 2019)
2019 MSU Teaching Modern East Asia Workshop; 35 hours (Spring 2019)
MSU College of Education Technology Conference (November 2018)
Trained in Fast Bridge Testing (September 2018)
Math Expressions Training (August 2018)
2018 MSU Teaching Historical East Asia Workshop; 35 hours (June 2018)
Kappa Delta Pi Teacher Expo Conference (March 2017)
President, MSU Student Literacy Corps - Read to Succeed (September 2017-May 2018)
Member, MSU Future Teachers of Color – College of Education (September 2016-May 2018)
Community Service Coordinator (September 2015-January 2018)
- MSU Tomorrow’s Educators for the Advancement of Multiculturalism