Rachel Franco
**** ** **** **, *********, FL ****4
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“Thank you for the amazing
work you do every day, Words
cannot express our gratitude.”
-6th grade parent
“Thank you for all of your
help this year! We really
appreciate it.”
-6th grade parent
“The sparkling personality
and enthusiasm that Rachel
and her team exhibit was
infectious. They organized all
of our athletic events
thoroughly and
professionally”
- Alan M. Lasser, M.D.
"We worked with Rachel for
months to plan the various
activities. She is extremely
knowledgeable on all the
activities as well as
professional, personable and
easy to work with. Every
activity was perfectly executed
and fun was had by all."
-Linda Halliday
Professional Profile
I am an accomplished, passionate and dedicated educator. I have demonstrated abilities to create and lead events, motivate, teach and direct students and adults while maintaining their interest and achievement levels. I am an articulate communicator, able to effectively interact with diverse populations at different academic levels. I consistently maintain excellent relationships with students, parents, faculty and administrators. I am self- motivated with strong planning, organizational and leadership qualities. I am looking to obtain a position to further my strengths in what I love to do. I will bring energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude into any environment. Education
Bachelors in Education
Grand Canyon University, Dec. 2016
Employment
Professional Development in Education
• International Baccalaureate Coordinator, Leadership Position, July 2018 to Present, Broward County Schools, Franklin Academy Cooper City o Lead all MYP teachers in staying up to date for IB requirements
o Attended PD’s, Secondary Literacy Department Chair meetings, and Literacy Forums through Broward County o Review MYP lesson plans and websites
o Lead IB MYP meetings, staff meetings, and curriculum meetings
o In charge of online platforms for all of MYP, grades 6 – 8 o MYP team conference coordinator
o Administered F&P assessments as well as reading tests for MYP intensive students
• Teacher, International Baccalaureate 6th grade Language and Literature, Aug. 2017 to June 2018, Broward County Schools, Franklin Academy Cooper City
o Team Lead for Language and Literature (ELA), Intensive Reading, and Speech and Debate
o Attended PD’s, Secondary Literacy Department Chair meetings, and Literacy Forums through Broward County o IB Teacher Lead for MYP (6th – 8th grade)
o Ran IB Ambassador meetings
o Was in charge of online platforms for all of MYP, grades 6 – 8 o MYP team conference coordinator
o Set-up and ran Language and Literature workshops for levels 1’s, 2’s, and 3’s
o Administered F&P assessments as well as reading tests for MYP intensive students
• Teacher, International Baccalaureate, MYP Year 1, 6th grade Language and Literature, Aug. 2016 to June 2017, Broward County Schools, Franklin Academy Cooper City
o Team Lead for Language and Literature (ELA), Intensive Reading, and Speech and Debate
o Attended PD’s, Secondary Literacy Department Chair meetings, and Literacy Forums through Broward County
• International Baccalaureate Media Center Specialist, Aug. 2015 to June 2016, Broward County Schools, Franklin Academy Cooper City o Created a media center for IB certification
o Ran the MYP media center, assisted with testing, and taught the students how to research and use the media center o Entered fees for missing books
o Assisted the Leadership team by entering detentions and referrals
o Assisted in and out of the classrooms as needed
• Teacher, 4th grade boy’s classroom, January 2015 to June 2015 Broward County Schools, Franklin Academy Cooper City
• Pool Substitute Teacher, K thru 8th Grade, August 2014 to January 2015 Broward County Schools, Franklin Academy Cooper City o Full time pool substitute for grades K-8
o Assisted the Leadership team in the front office o Entered meetings and conferences into the calendar o Entered detentions and referrals into student records o Entered fees into student accounts as needed
o Taught fourth grade boys, January - June
• Substitute Teacher/1st grade teacher, K thru 8th Grade, Feb 2014 to June 2014, Broward County Schools, Franklin Academy Cooper City o Substitute taught in and out of K-8 classrooms
o Took over a 1st grade girls classroom to end the school year
• Ritz-Kids Director, July 2003 – Sept 2008
Key Biscayne, FL
Business and Destination Positions
• Owner/Director, Dec 2013 to present
Corporate Events of South Florida, FL
o Work with hotels/clients to create and set-up events, tours, activities, decor, entertainment, etc.
o Travel with clients to different destinations as a trip director. Make sure that all meals, meetings, tours, and events are set-up and ready for clients. Make changes as needed for flights, vehicles, events, and any last minute items needed.
• Director, July 2003 to Dec 2013
CorporateOuting.Com, Key Biscayne, FL
o Ran all daily activities and created the daily program for the children at the hotels as well as camps during the holidays and summer. Hired and did reviews for staff for all children’s events.
o Ran daily activities for the beach as well as hired and overseeing the beach staff.
o Ran a Destination Management Company which involved all the steps including reaching out to, meeting with, setting-up, billing, and running all events for companies coming to stay at hotels through-out South Florida.