RACHEL PARENT

1408 Shadford Rd. Ann Arbor, MI, 48104

734-334-6907
rachelparent@execulink.com

CERTIFICATION
State of Michigan Department of Education
Provisional Temporary Teacher Employment Authorization
English (BA) 6-12, History (CC) 6-12

July 20, 2015

(permanent license pending)

Ontario College of Teachers

Certifi cate of Qualifi cation and Registration

July 10, 2008

Intermediate and Senior Divisions English and History

EDUCATION
Western University - London, Ontario, Canada
Bachelor of Education with Distinction Secondary English and History

2007-2008

Trent University Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Arts, Honors English Literature, minor in History

2003-2007

Arthur Voaden Secondary School St.Thomas, Ontario, Canada

Ontario Secondary School Diploma with honors

1999-2003

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
WSC Academy

Ypsilanti, MI

Teacher History and Social Studies, Read 180 Program

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teach grades 9-12 using blended learning model and

interactive project-based learning

serve as advisory leader for group of 13 students

maintain regular contact with parents/guardians
assist in completion of IEPs and personal curricula
develop curriculum appropriate lesson plans and projects
using diff erentiated instruction
create meaningful assessments (formative and
summative)
implement eff ective classroom management techniques
head of Read 180 reading intervention, part of schools
Title I program
lead Journalism club, yearbook and Green Team
maintain and report on NWEA testing data to staff and
other stakeholders

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WSC Academy

Ypsilanti, MI

Paraprofessional English, History, Social Studies

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August 2015-present

Oct. 2014-Aug. 2015

provided diff erentiated assistance to students in wholegroup, small-group and one-on-one formats
helped students plan and execute project based-learning
tasks
lead Journalism and yearbook club
monitored student progress and provided timely feedback
to other staff , students and their parents

East Elgin Secondary School

Teacher English

Aylmer, Ontario, Canada

May 2013-June 2013

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long term substitute position in grade 11 and 12 English

demonstrated eff ective classroom management
delivered and supervised fi nal exams
responsible for fi nal report cards

Thames Valley District School Board

Substitute Teacher English and History
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London, Ontario, Canada

Sept. 2009-June 2014

taught high school English and History in a variety of

diverse school settings
regular communication and collaboration with classroom
teachers
developed and implemented eff ective classroom
management techniques
gained skills in adaptability, organization and time
management

TimePlan Education Group

London, England, UK

Daily Supply Teacher (Substitute Teacher) all subjects, all grade

levels
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Feb. 2009-June 2009

worked in incredible diverse East London Boroughs of

Redbridge, Havering and Barking and Dagenham
gained experience in international curricula, requiring
adaptability and quick learning

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Educational Quality Assurance Organization
OSSLT Long Writing Scorer
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scored long-writing (essay) answers for grade 10

standardized literacy test

gained fi rsthand experience , specialized training and

insight into standardized testing process

Ozone House

Ann Arbor, MI

Crisis Line Volunteer

Aug. 2014 Dec, 2014

provided one-on-one support services to youth in crisis

worked with youth experiencing homelessness, mental

health issues, gender and sexuality issues, abuse, and
other forms of emotional and physical crisis

received specialized training in communication

techniques with youth and young adults

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

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Toronto, Canada
May 2013- May 2014

Scholastic Read 180 Training

Ecojustice and Activism Conference at Eastern Michigan University
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
CPI (Crisis Prevention) Training
ALICE Training Violent Intruder
TLC Tribes Learning Community Training
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST