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Rachael Kares <br /> 500A Davie Rd. Carrboro, NC 27510 (828)712-0295 rkares @chccs.k12.nc.us <br /> OBJECTIVE: To develop growth as a teacher and professional in the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools by continuing <br /> to work with the skilled members of CHCCS, community members,and groups affiliated with Phoenix Academy High <br /> School <br /> PROFILE: Dedicated educator with a reputation for implementing new ideas, eliciting quality work from students,and <br /> unique ability to relate to a diverse group of students <br /> EXPERIENCE: <br /> 2010-Present English Teacher <br /> Phoenix Academy High School: Chapel Hill, NC <br /> • Taught English ll, English III, English IV, English IV Honors,Creative Writing,and Read 180 <br /> • School Co-Chair for DELT(District Equity Leadership Team) <br /> • Phoenix Academy Equity Meeting Faclitator <br /> • Creator and director of the Phoenix Academy Arts Program <br /> • Coordinator for Phoenix Academy community garden <br /> • Grant recipient; Public Schools Foundation and CHCCS Sustainibility Commitee <br /> 2003-2010 Assistant Teacher,Summer Camp Facilitator,and Substitute Teacher <br /> Asheville Montessori School: Asheville, NC <br /> • Introduced new concepts to students with individualized lessons <br /> • Assisted lead teacher in classroom tasks <br /> • Created new and innovative ways to present material <br /> • Worked with a team of teachers on collaborative lesson planning <br /> 2008-2009 Student Teacher <br /> T.C. Roberson High School: Arden, NC <br /> • Taught 10th grade World Literature(two standard, one honors) <br /> • Developed thought out lesson plans for a diverse group of learners <br /> • Guided students through reading and interpreting text with a focus on writing <br /> • Integrated technology into the classroom <br /> 2007-2008 AVID Tutor <br /> Asheville High School: Asheville, NC <br /> • Lead tutoring sessions in English and Spanish <br /> • Taught organization and management skills <br /> EDUCATION: <br /> 2009 Bachelor of Arts University of North Carolina:Asheville, NC <br /> Major: Literature with 9-12 Teaching Licensure <br /> Graduated with Honors <br /> 2003 Associate of Arts Lorain County Community College: Elyria, OH <br /> PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS: <br /> • 2009 and 2011 Grant Recipient(UNCA Undergraduate Research Program, Public Schools Foundation, <br /> CHCCS Sustainability Committee) <br /> • Presented at Public Schools Foundation Board Meeting-2012, UNCA Undergraduate Research Symposium- <br /> 2008, and The Big South Undergraduate Research Symposium-2009 <br /> • Nominated for the Promising New Teacher Award 2010-2011 <br /> COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES,SKILLS,AND INTERESTS: <br /> • West African and Middle Eastern Dance <br /> • Spoken-Word Poetry Workshops <br /> • Garden ing/Permaculture/Sustai nab le Building <br /> • Grant Writer <br /> • Books to Prisons Literacy Volunteer <br />