Blackburn Resume, 2016
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Rachel J. Blackburn 600 S. Dearborn St. Apt #1711 Chicago, IL 60605 Cell: (847) 372-9594 [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-blackburn-3152322 ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTHS Proven leadership in planning strategically with others and using multiple tactics and teamwork to achieve impressive results in a timely manner. A motivated team player and meticulous editor with a strong work ethic and personable demeanor who listens attentively, meets tight deadlines, and delivers superior performance and products to bring knowledge to those in need. An effective speaker who possesses training and managerial skills in educational settings while clearly perceiving nonverbal messages and providing appropriate feedback. Motivates others and promotes creativity. Delegates responsibility clearly, and works with others to ensure follow- through to meet goals. Encourages open communications; manages conflict skillfully for win-win results. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Academy for Global Citizenship (AGC), Chicago, IL November 2015-June 2016 Full-time Language & Literacy Teacher Created and taught English / Language Arts curriculum for inner-city 7 th & 8 th graders; as a result, 70% of all classes showed improved reading levels. Youth Connection Leadership Academy (YCCS), Chicago, IL January 2008-August 2015 Full-time English Teacher, Department Liaison & Literacy Coach Taught reading and literature to at-risk, low-income inner-city students ages 16-21 with various levels of reading (1 st grade – 12 th grade), while counseling many students who’ve endured serious life struggles. Developed and executed a school-wide strategy for improving student literacy, which resulted in over 70% of students improving their reading by two grade levels in one year. This included (1) directing the Humanities department brainstorming and planning sessions once a week as the department liaison; (2) organizing and facilitating staff-wide literacy professional development sessions and otherwise teaming with colleagues and outside organizations to improve student comprehension; (3) serving as the school’s literacy mentor by observing and coaching each teacher; and (4) completing a case study to help guide students who are reading way below expected levels.
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Rachel J. Blackburn600 S. Dearborn St. Apt #1711
Chicago, IL 60605Cell: (847) 372-9594
[email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-blackburn-3152322
ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTHS
Proven leadership in planning strategically with others and using multiple tactics and teamwork to achieve impressive results in a timely manner.
A motivated team player and meticulous editor with a strong work ethic and personable demeanor who listens attentively, meets tight deadlines, and delivers superior performance and products to bring knowledge to those in need.
An effective speaker who possesses training and managerial skills in educational settings while clearly perceiving nonverbal messages and providing appropriate feedback.
Motivates others and promotes creativity. Delegates responsibility clearly, and works with others to ensure follow-through to meet goals. Encourages open communications; manages conflict skillfully for win-win results. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Academy for Global Citizenship (AGC), Chicago, ILNovember 2015-June 2016 Full-time Language & Literacy Teacher Created and taught English / Language Arts curriculum for inner-city 7th & 8th graders; as a result, 70% of all classes
showed improved reading levels.
Youth Connection Leadership Academy (YCCS), Chicago, ILJanuary 2008-August 2015 Full-time English Teacher, Department Liaison & Literacy Coach Taught reading and literature to at-risk, low-income inner-city students ages 16-21 with various levels of reading (1 st
grade – 12th grade), while counseling many students who’ve endured serious life struggles. Developed and executed a school-wide strategy for improving student literacy, which resulted in over 70% of students
improving their reading by two grade levels in one year. This included (1) directing the Humanities department brainstorming and planning sessions once a week as the department liaison; (2) organizing and facilitating staff-wide literacy professional development sessions and otherwise teaming with colleagues and outside organizations to improve student comprehension; (3) serving as the school’s literacy mentor by observing and coaching each teacher; and (4) completing a case study to help guide students who are reading way below expected levels.
Collaborated with literacy coaches from 20 YCCS campuses to align literacy instruction. Created and implemented a Drama Club where students became engaged with reading and expression. Designed and implemented diverse curriculum for numerous courses.
CERTIFICATION & EDUCATION
Professional Educator License
St. Xavier University Illinois State UniversityReading Specialist: Type 10, M.A. (2011) Theatre Education: Type 9, B.A. (2006)
TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Adobe Educational Management/Grading Sites (PowerTeacher, Gradebook, Managebac) Email and Internet Navigation
