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Rachel Binkerd

@rachelbinkerd

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Dedicated teacher and art educator who builds supportive learning environments for students.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a school community where I can teach with structure and care, strengthen students through engaging lessons and leadership, and collaborate with teams to support growth—academically and personally.

I’m a teacher with a strong background in K-12 Art Education, where I’ve planned and implemented art lessons, maintained classroom discipline, and created healthy work environments. I’ve also facilitated meaningful student leadership opportunities, including administering the yearbook class and supporting National Honor Society programming.

Beyond the classroom, I bring a care-focused, team-based approach from my work as a Wraparound Facilitator and Skills Coach. I facilitate high-fidelity wraparound for families with children whose behaviors put them at risk for out-of-home placement, building a family story that highlights resiliency, coordinating care through regular check-ins, and tracking outcomes through weekly data review.

I’m also experienced in leading groups and supporting youth development through volunteer and ministry roles. From small group leadership to campus ministry coordination, I’ve mentored students, organized service opportunities, and helped create safe, structured spaces where people can grow—academically, relationally, and spiritually.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Bowen Wraparound Facilitator

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Bowen Whitley County

Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Facilitates high-fidelity Wraparound for families with children at risk of out-of-home placement, including building a family story and reframing challenges around demonstrated resiliency. Conducts regular check-ins with providers and schools, coordinates team meetings, connects families to community resources, and tracks outcome data.

Wraparound Facilitator Family engagement Care Coordination Provider and School Check Ins Natural Supports Engagement

Current

City Kids Volunteer

Current

City Church

Assisted in maintaining discipline and order in 0–2 year old classes and provided a safe environment for children to learn about Jesus. Facilitated the Host role to ensure only approved persons entered the children’s area and helped register new students.

Behavior And Rules Support Safety Focused Childcare Support Teaching About Jesus Visitor Screening

Bowen Skills Coach

Bowen Whitley County

Sep 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Plans and implements individualized skills-building sessions and continues professional practice through ongoing training. Manages a caseload and service hours, adapts group curriculum for Zoom groups, staffs cases as needed, and maintains communication with patients and coworkers.

Skills Building Session Planning Zoom Based Curriculum Adaptation Communication Skills

DMA Dept. Student Worker

Huntington University

Organized and cleaned animation classrooms, and inventoried supplies and equipment. Assisted the department secretary with errands and other assignments as needed.

Administrative Support Errands Departmental Assistance

Small Group Leader

Lakewood Park Christian School

Led weekly small group discussions after chapel and organized team-building days twice per year. Facilitated a service opportunity for the group once a month.

Group Facilitation Chapel Based Programming Team Building Monthly Service Facilitation Group

Campus Ministry Coordinator

Huntington University

Crafted and organized weekly floor devotionals and supported campus ministry operations. Assisted a Resident Assistant (floor student leader) and coordinated with the Resident Director (adult dorm leader).

Devotional Planning Devotional Organization Resident Assistant Support Resident Director Coordination

Youth Leader

First Assembly of God

Supported discipline and order during youth events and coordinated with other youth leaders and the youth pastor. Organized, led, and mentored girls in a small group setting.

Discipline Small Group Leadership

Substitute Teacher

Lakewood Park Christian & Fort Wayne Community

Served as a long-term substitute teacher, maintaining classroom discipline and creating a healthy work environment. Planned and implemented math lessons for spring term instruction.

Long Term Substitute Teaching Lesson Implementation

9th–12th Grade Art Teacher

Lakewood Park Christian School

Planned and implemented art lessons while maintaining classroom discipline and a healthy learning environment. Facilitated the National Honor Society chapter and supported student leadership through yearbook instruction.

National Honor Society Facilitation Yearbook Instruction Student Leadership Facilitation Curriculum Development