Rachel M. Harmon rachelmoranharmon@gmail.com/865.809.0892

EDUCATION The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• Ed. S. in Education, concentration in Education Administration, 4.0 GPA, degree conferred Summer 2014 o 400 hour internship component that requires shadowing of and collaboration with school leaders

• M.S. in Teacher Education, 4.0 GPA, degree conferred in August 2010 • B.A. in English with a concentration in Rhetoric and Writing, 3.98 GPA, degree conferred in May 2009

o Chancellor’s Honors Program; completed thesis: “Education Reform: An Analysis of the Purpose and Function of Public Education”

• Professional Education License, English 7-12 Endorsement EXPERIENCE Instructional Experience Bearden High School, Knoxville, TN August 2010-present TPaCK Instructional Coach, 2013-Present

• Collaborate with the Department of Instructional Leadership to create mission statement and core values • Collaborate with administrative staff to ensure that the mission and operations of the school were made • Create and revise delivery of services plan based upon mission statement and data • Provide coaching and support in technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge • Plan and conduct weekly professional learning sessions on technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge • Collaborate with Professional Learning Communities to used data to make instructional decisions • Coach individual teachers to improve pedagogical practice, classroom management, and instructional planning • Administer and consult in student discipline involving 1:1 technology • Communicate with 2,000 students’ families about device deployment and Knox County Technology Policy • Organize and facilitate device deployment, which trained families and distributed 2,000 student computers • Communicate on a weekly basis with entire staff and student body regarding technology • Communicate with individual stakeholders regarding individual needs • Assist in modifying IEPs and 504s to meet the Knox County Schools Technology Agreement and student needs • Maintain and manage school website and learning management system

English Teacher, 2010-2013

• Taught the following courses: English II CP, English III CP, English I Honors, Advanced Placement Literature & Composition, Advanced Placement Language & Composition, Leadership I & II, and Summer Bridge English

• Created standards based unit and lesson plans that incorporated best practices • Consulted data to make educational decisions for all students • Ensured free and appropriate education through adherence to IEPs and 504 plans • Introduced Action Research process to Leadership II students, who completed semester-long projects • Team taught Leadership class with colleagues and English class with intern • Communicated with all stakeholders to fulfill duties as both classroom teacher and SGA advisor

Extra-Curricular Experience Bearden High School, Knoxville, TN Student Government Advisor May 2011-Present

• Supervise students’ planning and facilitating of events included but not limited to homecoming week, teacher appreciation, school service days, and student body elections

• Coach student leaders at weekly board meetings and council meetings • Collaborate with class level advisors to ensure success for each grade level • Collaborate with administration and school staff to ensure needs of school were being met • Motivate students to raise approximately $56,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank • Communicate with entities beyond the school to publicize organization and provide community assistance • Ensure security in afterschool events

Professional Development and School Leadership

• Attended ISTE 2014 and FETC 2015 • Advanced Placement Training, 2010 – 2011

o Western Kentucky University – July 2010 o Oak Ridge High School – July 2011

• TEAM System Certified, 2012 – present o Systematically coach teachers on reinforcement and refinement of best practices

• Member of Data Team, 2012 – present o Interpret data to improve student growth and achievement o Collaborate with others to create action plan based on data o Reflect regularly to assess progress towards goals and modify plan

• Lead Mentor, 2013 - present o Support new teachers in developing practice and adapting to school culture o Communicate with other mentors regarding expectations of mentoring program

• Ex-Officio Department Chair of Leadership Department, 2012 – present o Collaborate with teachers to improve Leadership I curriculum o Create Leadership II program based on existing curriculum

• Administrative Responsibilities, 2013-present o Assist in development of master schedule o Supervise school events such as sporting events and student life events o Serve on interviewing committees for various openings o Co-plan and co-facilitate staff academies (school based professional development) on a monthly basis o Meet weekly with administrative team with the purpose of communication and shared decision making

• Project Based Learning Specialist, 2013-Present o Collaborate with Buck Institute for Education o Facilitate Project Based Learning Trainings o Coach staff in Project Based Learning Units

DATA TEAM Educator Rubric

• 4.57 Average Score for Planning, Instruction, and Environment Domains, 2013-2014 • 4.55 Average Score for Planning, Instruction, and Environment Domains, 2012-2013 • Level 5 TVAAS, Multi-Year Average

HONORS AND ACCOLADES

• University of Tennessee Claxton Teacher Employment Award: selected to receive annual monetary award for continued employment as an educator in the state of Tennessee

• Awarded $5,000 Bearden Foundation Grant for student tables in the classroom to promote student collaboration • Tennessee Association of Student Councils 2011-2012 Advisor of the Year

REFERENCES

• References provided upon request