1. 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

2. • 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