Darcy Lea Raulston

9550 Ella Lee Lane, Apt 3504, Houston, TX 77063 darcy.raulston@gmail.com (713)
419-7699

CERTIFICATIONS
EC-6 Generalist
All-Level Special Education
I have passed the TExES exams and am anticipating TEA certification upon graduation in
December 2016

OBJECTIVE
Dedicated, enthusiastic, positive educator seeks a full-time teaching position in a school that educates
the whole student. Offers innovative teaching strategies, research based methodology, and a focus on
cooperative learning and creativity. Passionate about helping children grow academically, emotionally,
and socially in a caring, constructive technology-rich classroom where each child knows they can
succeed.

EDUCATION
Houston Baptist University Houston, Texas
December 2016
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education with All-Level Special Education
GPA: 3.4/4.0

Anticipated

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Currently Clinical Teaching at Meadow Wood Elementary:
Resource Room (August 30 October 14)

Conducted one-on-one lessons in ELA and Mathematics

Provided In-Class Support

Adjusted instruction based on IEP data collection

Composed Social Stories

Participated in team plannings and ARD staffings

Fifth Grade English Language Arts and Social Studies (October 17-December 16)

Developed and implemented whole-group lessons to classes of 22 and 23 students

Developed and implemented small-group lessons to groups of 2-5 students

Participated in team planning, staff meetings/development, and parent conferences

Implemented extra-curricular book clubs

Field Experience: Outley Elementary School, Alief ISD (Spring 2015)-REACH III

Led whole-group morning meeting/activities

Conducted one-on-one lessons with multiple students at different academic levels

Documented IEP data on students

Field Experience: Rummel Creek Elementary School, Spring Branch ISD (Spring 2014)-Third Grade

Orchestrated a small group science video project

Administered DRAs and running records

Collaborated with the classroom teacher on a whole-class drama activity for ELA

Supervised daily ELA and math activities

Field Experience: Outley Elementary School, Alief ISD (Spring 2013)- First Grade

Directed small group work in Singapore Math

Supported and maintained small group guided reading sessions

Field Experience: Poe Elementary School, Houston ISD (Fall 2013)- Second Grade

Repaired and strengthened a students grasp of multiplication through individualized tutoring

using manipulatives and research based strategies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Stagecraft/Theater Teacher at Main Street Theaters Kids on Stage Summer Camp (2009, 2010, 2016)

Led three classes of 12-17 children (ages 4-14, grouped by age)

Collaborated with other teachers, teaching assistants, and parents

Fostered childrens creativity, self-expression, and communication skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Site Director at Main Street Theaters Kids on Stage Summer Camp (2011-2015)

Managed a staff of 16 and 200 campers

o Mentored teachers and teaching assistants

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honors Society
Alpha Chi College Honors Society
The Association of Texas Professional Educators
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The National Council of Teachers of English

RELATED CREDENTIALS
45 Hours of Awareness Training in Gifted Education, 2014
Senate Bill 460 Training, 2014
Dyslexia Training, 2014
Dyscalculia Training, 2015

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2016-present