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Rachel Hawkinson
Resume Title: Rachel Hawkinson, Social Studies Teacher
Target Organization(s): CES School
Target State(s): Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont
Target Job(s): Teacher
Target Grade Level(s): High
Target Subject(s): History, Social Studies
Education & Work Experience:
Education:
Master of Arts in Teaching, University of New Hampshire (5/04)
Bachelor of Arts in History, University of New Hampshire (5/02)
Regent’s College, London (UNH exchange, 2000)
Semester At Sea (2001)
Certification:
Secondary Social Studies, New Hampshire
Secondary Social Studies, Maine
Professional Experience:
Teacher, Noble High School (2006-2008)
Grade 9 U.S. History and Geography, Grade 10 U.S. History and Humanities
Looping InterdisciplinaryTeam
Developed and implemented Humanities-based Social Studies curriculum with an emphasis on literacy, research, and writing.
Promoted positive professional relationships with team and community
Supported district-wide literacy and technology initiatives, including website development and organization of online instructional materials
Advisor, Noble High School Civil Rights Team (2007-2008)
Founded team and articulated mission statement, goals, and norms
Facilitated weekly discussions and activities
Created and maintained website and online public forum
Teacher, Mascenic Regional High School (2004-2006)
Grade 9 Social Studies (U.S. Government/Geography), American Government, Grade 11 U.S. History
The Vietnam War (Virtual High School)
Implemented rigorous original and text-based Social studies curriculum with emphasis on interdisciplinary skills proficiency
Instructed online course following graduate-level training in Netcourse Instructional Methodologies
Contributed to and managed individual program plans for students with special needs
Co-Class Advisor, Mascenic Regional High School class of 2009 (2005-2006)
Intern, Oyster River High School, Durham, NH (2003-2004)
Full-year, full-time teaching internship
Taught in heterogeneous classrooms, including gifted and special needs students
Worked independently on curriculum development in U.S. History and Citizenship Education
Classroom based research in homework strategies and cooperative learning
Substitute teacher, Oyster River High School, Durham, NH (2003-2004)
AP U.S. History
World Cultures
Sociology
Practicum Intern, Noble High School, Berwick, ME (2001)
Co-taught lessons and facilitated discussion
Observed classroom management, curriculum development, and instructional methods
Worked with students in small groups on research and projects
Professional Development and Additional Education:
History in Perspective Seminars, University of New Hampshire (sponsored by U.S. Department of Education)
Authentic Learning Workshop
The Civil War seminars
Terrorism and 9/11 seminars and lecture series
The Isles of Shoals seminars
The First Amendment: A Historical Perspective seminars
The U.S. Presidential Primary and the History of Political Parties seminars
The Vietnam War seminars
Teaching American History Collaborative Project Fall Conference (sponsored by U.S. Department of Education)
Integrate the development of reading and writing skills with the study of American History
Enrichment resources through organizations such as the Smithsonian Institute and National Park Service
Teaching American History Collaborative Project Summer Colloquium, sponsored by U.S. Department of Education
“America as an Industrial Nation (1813-1945)”
Teaching strategies and resources
NetCourse Instructional Methodologies
Online pedagogy and methodology education for VHS teachers
Training to teach a Virtual High School course using VHS and Blackboard technology
“The Holocaust: History, Remembrance, and Legacies” Workshop (U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum)
Guidelines for effective teaching about the Holocaust in grades 6-12 using history, art, and literature
Lessons, pedagogical issues, materials, scholarship and strategies
The Center for New England Culture Black New England Conference
Black New England: Life, History, and Community in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont
Seminars and teaching resources on race and slavery in New England
Documentation of further professional development available on request.
Other Work Experience:
Animal Technician, Great Bay Kennel, Durham, NH (2004)
Nutrition, cuddling, waste management and emotional support of dogs and cats
Dog walking and swimming, ball throwing, playgroup supervision, and canine aggression management
General indoor and outdoor maintenance/janitorial responsibilities
Research interviewer, University of New Hampshire division of Institute for Social Science and Policy Research (UNH Survey Center), Durham, NH (2001-2003)
Supervised, trained, and managed employees
Assisted in project development of study regarding access to mental health services in NH
Collected and entered data for NH Housing Finance Authority, CNN, NH Civic Exchange, and others
Research data collection and data entry, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services at the University of New Hampshire, Durham (1999-2001)
Collected data for HHS Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Study (in association with CDC)
Interviewed brain injury survivors and families for Brain Injury Association ongoing study
Trained employees in interviewing, data collection technology, and interpersonal skills
Other Training:
Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health (expected 8/08)
Awards and Honors:
Presidential Scholar, University of New Hampshire (2002)
Magna Cum Laude, University of New Hampshire (2002)
ETS Recognition of Excellence: Social Studies Content Knowledge (2008)
Community Service:
Co-Founder, La Bella Cucina Di Amici Community Food Sharing Project to benefit St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, Dover, NH (2007)
Skills & Abilities:
Interdisciplinary unit planning, professional teamwork, authentic lesson planning, continuing education, multiple intelligence work, developing and delivering rigorous curriculum
Additional Information:
I am a highly qualified and committed educator with experience teaching 9th grade U.S. Government, 9th grade Geography, 9th Grade U.S. and World History, 10th grade U.S. History and Humanities, 11th grade U.S. History, and Virtual High School. I currently teach on a grade 9/10 looping team at Noble High School, and previously taught grades 9-11 at Mascenic High School. My eager interest in all aspects of Social Studies makes me excited to develop my experience further.
Both my education and experience have prepared me for the teaching profession. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of New Hampshire with a B.A. in History, I earned a Master of Arts in Teaching with a 4.0 GPA. My graduate coursework included study in history, education, and special education, as well as a year long, full-time teaching internship at Oyster River High School. I have also been fortunate enough to travel to over twenty countries, many of these as a student, and therefore bring a unique perspective to the classroom.
Presently, I am certified to teach Social Studies in New Hampshire and Maine, and meet the qualifications of a highly qualified teacher. Professionally, I embrace challenges and opportunities to learn new content and skills. For example, in 2005 I completed graduate level professional development training in Netcourse Instructional Methodologies, qualifying me to participate as an online instructor in Virtual High School. In my four years of teaching I have attended many seminars, workshops, and conferences in an ongoing effort to continue my own education and bring improved resources and new ideas into my classroom. Recently, I was also recognized by ETS for outstanding performance on the Praxis II Social Studies Content Knowledge exam.
My teaching style is enthusiastic, creative, patient, and differentiated, with a focus on literacy and technology integration. I vary my teaching strategies and strive to balance rigor and accessibility within the curriculum, so that all students can be both challenged and successful. Teaching on a heterogeneously grouped team at Noble High School has given me valuable experience in planning and implementing interdisciplinary curriculum units and building positive relationships with students.
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