Rachel Swift

rachel.swift15@gmail.com
(616) 264-0124
Certifications
 Michigan Secondary Major Certification in English (BX) Anticipated May 2018
 Michigan Secondary Minor Certification in TESOL (NS) Anticipated May 2018
 Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification April 2018
 Youth Mental Health First Aid March 2018

Education
Michigan State University July 2017
 Bachelor of Arts in English
 Double Minor in French and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
 G.P.A. 3.87 of 4.0
 Global Educators Cohort Program

Experience
Novi High School -- Intern Sept. 2017 - Present
 Developing culturally responsive and sustaining unit plans which target critical literacy
 Engaging students in diverse and enriching content that challenges and builds upon prior knowledge
 Fostering a community of scholars through collaborative, dialogic instruction
 Creating and presenting lessons in alignment with state standards
 Accommodating students of all levels through strategic grouping and tailored readings
 Engaging in reflective practices for consistent improvement

Greenrock Writers Retreat -- Mentor June 2017

 Taught students how to compose different types of creative writing, including short stories, poetry, prose,
narrative nonfiction, and scripts
 Assisted students in revising their work to improve its quality in both content and mechanics

MacDonald Middle School -- Teaching Aide Sept. 2016 - May 2017

 Determined students’ dependent reading behaviors and constructed instructional support plans
 Delivered tailored writing instruction to sixth grade students

East Lansing High School -- Teaching Aide Sept. 2016 - Dec. 2016
 Provided sheltered English language instruction for non-native English speakers
 Differentiated instruction based on the individual needs of learners

Activities
Spartan Spectrum Mutual Mentorship -- Peer Mentor Jan. 2016 - May 2017
 Supported community members with autism in discovering new opportunities for linguistic and
behavioral development
 Aided in building community and promoting autism awareness

Skills
 Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; Google Classroom, Slides, Drive, and Sites; and Nearpod, Seesaw,
and Newsela
 Trained in Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)