RACHEL S.

COLE
1921 Hastings Court  Schaumburg, IL 60194  Cell: 847-224-1163  rachel@jasoncole.com

Profile: School Administration / Elementary School Teacher

More than 16 years as a teacher, and with experience in various administrative functions
Summary: Comprehensive experience in developing and teaching Common Core Curriculum to 4 th, 5th, and 6th grade
students. Experienced in several school administrative leadership roles, such as RtI Leader, Math Intervention
Administrator, and 4th Grade Team Leader, as well as participation on School Leadership Team and District #81
Leadership Team.
 Adept in designing and administering creative lesson plans, tests, and performance tracking; collaborate with
fellow teachers to determine and meet specific student needs.
 Utilize state-of-the-art methodologies and technology, including Promethean and SMART Board, MAP Data
Analysis, and AimsWeb. Proficient on MAC and PCs, IPad.
 National Board Certification: Middle Childhood Generalist & Master Certification, 11/2008

Core Competencies include:

Education Administration  Policy Development  Process Improvement  Committee Leadership
Common Core Curriculum Development  Testing Data Analysis  Grant Writing
Curriculum Cost Analysis  Talent Management  Scheduling  Team Leadership & Motivation

EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

SCHILLER PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT #81 – WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SCHILLER PARK, IL  8/2003 - PRESENT
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Charged with teaching a self-contained regular education classroom with an average of 22 students. Service diverse
student population from economically challenged backgrounds in a school setting that is fully inclusive of students with
special needs and English Language Learners. Develop and teach Common Core Curriculum in all areas except Fine Arts
and PE. Teach ELA, Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Collaborate with grade-level team in developing
curriculum aligned to Common Core standards for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Create and implement lesson
plans, as well as assess student needs; administer state and local assessments.
 Improved Math scores by 20%; began Math Interventions during 2006 and 2007 Education Leadership Internship;
handled scheduling and observation of staff who implemented the program.
 Achieved 80% of students meeting MAP Score target.
 Created and launched Team Approach to Problem Solving (RtI) student referral system for Rtl.
 1:1 IPads
 Scheduled Field Trips; worked on budgets and schedules,
 Designed and implemented curriculum for ELA, Math, Writing, Science and Social Studies.

Administration & Leadership Effectiveness:

Miscellaneous Administration Experience:
 Created & implemented school-wide attendance incentive program.
 Created & implemented school-wide student resource center program.
 Collaborated with administration on Power Teacher implementation and grade book troubleshooting.

As the RtI Leader for 3 years from 2008 – 2011 implemented and monitored Math Interventions following Rtl model.
Accountabilities included progress monitoring, tier intervention, staff learning, and preparation for domains meeting.
 Facilitated and presented staff development recommendations.
 Provided teacher leadership for implementation of classroom interventions.

As the Math Intervention Administrator for 2 years from 2008 – 2010, 2016 devised and launched Universal
Academic Schedule enabling simultaneous full grade-level interventions, as well as Universal Screening Assessments for
Math interventions.
 Created cost analysis of different intervention programs and recommended specific programs to meet needs.
 Analyzed data and shared with administrators and staff after managing, observing, and evaluating para-professional
implementation of school-wide Math Interventions.
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Washington Elementary School - Experience Continued...

As 4th Grade Team Leader for 2 years from 2007 – 2009, facilitated comprehensive 4 – 5 curriculum with scope and
sequence aligned with Illinois State Standards.
 Provided teacher leadership to improve school culture and collaboration.

As a member of the School Leadership Team for 4 years from 2005 – 2009 collaborated with school administrators
and other team leaders to develop summer school curriculum and make decisions.
 Organized and implemented institute days that included best practice strategies with various experts in the field of
elementary education.
 Participated in the hiring of new teachers and administrators as openings became available.

Served as Summer School Team Leader in 2007; partnered with School Administrators and other Team Leaders in
developing curriculum.

As a member of the Social Emotional Learning District Committee for 5 years from 2003 – 2008 worked with school
administrators and other committee members to make decisions regarding the SEL Curriculum for the district.
 Researched different curriculums and conducted cost analysis, and trained teachers in the adopted SEL Curriculum.

Member of the Grant Writing Team from 2006 to 2007 and 2010 to 2012.

Served on the District #81 Leadership Team for 2 years from 2005 – 2007 fostered the Professional Learning
Community model.

Served as New Teacher Mentor for 3 years from 2005 to 2008; mentored 3 teachers using the Charlotte Danielson
Framework.

Presented at the NECC Conference in Atlanta, GA in 2007 and at the NWEA Conference in Arlington Heights, IL in 2007.

BETH TIKVAH, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL  6/2013 – PRESENT

Family Educator for Pre Kindergarten to 12th Grade
Charged with leading monthly classes for all students and their families. Create appropriate lesson plans and activities.
Organize schedule, curriculum, and present assessments.

Career Note: Details of early career success are available on request during an interview and include:

APOLLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – EAST MAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT #63, DES PLAINES, IL – 6th Grade Classroom Teacher  8/2000
– 6/2001

GREEN BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – NORTH CHICAGO SCHOOL DISTRICT #187, NORTH CHICAGO, IL – 5th Grade Classroom
Teacher  8/2000 – 6/2001

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
NEA – National Education Association  IEA – Illinois Education Association
SPEA – Schiller Park Education Association

EDUCATION
M.A., Educational Leadership (Type 75), Northern Illinois University  12/2009
National Board Certification  11/2008
M.A. Reading & English as a Second Language, Northern Illinois University  12/2004
B.A., Elementary Education, Northeastern Illinois University  12/2000

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