About Rahny D.
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Adjunct ESL Instructor
Nov, 2019 - PresentManhattan Area Technical College
Workplace English & Academic English. Adapt teaching for multicultural student base ( 25 countries) Understand student values and goals Explore informational patterns for higher-order thinking skills. I adapt teaching methods to complement their individual needs.
English Consultant
Nov, 2018 - PresentPrivate School
Collaborate with children and business professionals Develop custom lesson plans for TOEFL, PTE, Academic English and other General English needs Offer placement tests based on CEFR Levels in order to build a comprehensive study plan
ESL Teacher
Jun, 2017 - Jul, 2018iTutor Group
Empowered and bolstered student confidence Encouraged continual engagement by fostering online discussion Provided personalized feedback and evaluations
Teaching Assistant
May, 2016 - Jul, 2016First Presbyterian Music Camp
Ages 3+ Explored assessments of students' performances Enhanced skills in preparedness, classroom management and conducting Managed staging and assembly of technical equipment
Teaching Assistant
Aug, 2015 - Apr, 2016Troubadour Choir Theodore Roosevelt Elementary ( After School)
Facilitated musical tour at Kansas State University and Manhattan Town Center Mall Ability to explain complex musical elements Explored innovative problem solving and critical thinking skills
Residential Advisor
Aug, 2012 - Aug, 2014Flint Hills Job Corps
Appointed Acting Senior RA after 6 months for performance Embodied Model & Mentor Philosophy Compiled case notes for over 30 Students Collaborated with Trade Instructors to track student progress
Teaching Assistant
Mar, 2010 - Mar, 2010Early Field Experience: Sabetha Elementary & High School
Demonstrated music fundamentals by assessing the choral balance Cultivated instructional techniques, conducting, music cataloging and their implementations for K-12
Marching & Music Clinician
Oct, 2009 - Oct, 2013Kansas State University (KSUMB Pride of Wildcat Land)
Workshops for 43 High Schools to be competition ready Sharpened communication and teamwork skills Championed for student union as Band Ambassador Organized tours of campus venues and Bill Snyder Family Stadium
Education
Bachelor of Arts Humanities, Music Minor
Aug, 2008 - Dec, 2016Kansas State University
Masters in Learning Skills/School Improvement w/ Educational Technology Emphasis
Jan, 2024Kansas State University
Micro Masters Instructional Design & Technology: Learning Theories
Dec, 2018 - Jan, 2019University of Maryland Global Campus
Certifications
Certified Nurse's Aide
Oct, 2015Cloud Community College
Micro Masters: Instructional Design & Technology: Design Models
Jan, 2024University of Maryland Global Campus
Leverage learning theories, educational psychology, and design elements to construct engaging learning experiences.
Accent Coaching
Feb, 2022Accent Channel
Use strategic approaches to build skills towards mastering the standard American accent
TEFL 120 hrs
Mar, 2019International Open Academy
Foundational introduction into language acquisition methodologies to teach English as a second language.
Online Teaching Certificate
Dec, 2018LERN & University of South Dakota
Intensive focus on pedagogy for online teaching
Micro Masters Instructional Design & Technology: Learning Theories
Oct, 2018University of Maryland Global Campus
Integration of learning theories in crafting effective curriculum.
Home Health Aide
Nov, 2015Manhattan Area Tech
Awards
Level 1 Rating
Mar, 2004KSHSSA Regional Solos & Small Ensembles
Intensive Role Study for Opera
Aug, 2018Metropolitan International Music Festival
Finalist Aria Contest
Dec, 2017Kansas State University (KSUMB Pride of Wildcat Land)
Pride Marching Band Scholarship
Nov, 2010Kansas State University
John Philip Sousa Award
Nov, 2008Hiawatha Sr. High
Senior Music Award
May, 2008Hiawatha Community Music Club
Level 1 Rating
Apr, 2008KSHSSA State Solos & Small Ensembles
NEKMEA District Honor Choir & Band 2004-2008
Aug, 2004NEKMEA, Hiawatha Sr. High
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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