Full Name
Rachel Maureen Sanborn

Education
Michigan State University; College of education
Bachelor of Arts; Elementary Education (K-8)
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Double Minor: Chinese and TESOL

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Rachel Sanborn's Greatest Strengths

​“She is sensitive to each child’s needs and feelings. Her ability to forge strong relationships flows over into her management of the classroom”
                                  ​- Christena Sinila; Mentor Teacher;
​                                                Cornell Elementary School

​“Rachel’s lesson provided continuous opportunities for students to engage with the content through small group interactions, by presenting their work to the class, and individually through the physical/verbal responses or through random selection when calling on students”
​                                                          - Tara Fry; Principal;
                                               Cornell Elementary School

​“Most notable about Rachel is her ability to apply educative feedback to her instruction in order to grow as an educator. Rachel is thoughtful, energetic, and truly invested in her future growth as a teacher.”
​​- Brittney Liggett; Field Instructor; Michigan State University

​​“One of Rachel’s impressive attributes is her organization. Not only is she detail oriented and able to get all tasks successfully completed in a timely manner, she also goes above and beyond.”
​- Tracy Donohue; Professor; Michigan State University

​“I just wanted to send you a quick note to tell you how thankful we are that [our daughter] had this year with you.  She has grown in her understanding and studies, but even more important was your influence in her character.  I am still blown away by how some of the projects and plans you had were used to shape and mold our [our daughter].”
- Classroom Parent; Cornell Elementary School

Education & Training

 Credentials

• 2018 MSU Graduate; 3.79  GPA
  • Major: Elementary Education
  • Minor: Chinese and TESOL
  • Global Educators Cohort Program
• Michigan Elementary Standard Certification
• K-5 All Subjects

(K-8 All Subjects Self -Contained)

• K-8 Language Arts Endorsement
• TESOL Endorsement

 
Professional Development

• 2019 MSU Broad K-12 Educators’ Workshop: Engaging Youth in Social Justice Conversations
• 2019 Teaching Modern East Asia Workshop
• 2018 Teaching Historical East Asia Workshop
• 2018 MSU College of Education Technology Conference
• Trained in Fast Bridge testing

​Background & Experience

Wide Range of Grade Level Training through Pre-Service Teaching Experiences

• 4th Grade; Year-Long Student Teaching Internship; Cornell Elementary; Okemos, MI
• 2nd grade; North Elementary School
• Kindergarten; Riddle Elementary School
• 5th Grade; Donley Elementary School

Teaching Experience beyond MSU Requirements

• Tutor; Sylvan Learning Center
• Site Supervisor; Read to Succeed Program

• Tutor; Refugee Development Center
• Teacher Assistant; Kid Builder’s Child Care Center and People’s Church Preschool
• Service experience with children in Chinese Orphanages

Extracurricular Experience

• Pottery, chess, soccer, technology/video, conversational Mandarin Chinese, China & Germany study abroad​

Teaching Philosophy

In the Classroom

• Values genuine student/teacher relationships
• Promotes global awareness and cultural sensitivity
• Engages students in critical thinking
• Integrates technology in the classroom
• Uses appropriate differentiation
• Focuses on student engagement
  • Student-centered; project-based; student-led
  • No raising hands; Anita Archer strategies
  • Integration of Whole Brain Teaching strategies
  • Encourages student ownership of  learning

Preparing for the Classroom

• Encourages family communication and involvement
• Seeks collaboration with colleagues
• Prioritizes organization and flexibility
• Attends ongoing professional development
• Utilizes Understanding by Design Lesson Planning
  • Backwards Design
  • Gradual release, scaffolds, visuals
  • Data-driven planning