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Shelley Rankin

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English teacher at NYC Public Schools who supports multilingual learners through differentiated literacy instruction and guided practice.

United States
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At NYC Public Schools, I’ve supported students with varied academic, linguistic, and learning needs across long-term vacancy assignments in grades 5–8 and AP Psychology. I adapt explanations, materials, scaffolds, and pacing to improve access to instruction.

At VERTEX PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES, I taught English 10 and 11, including IB English A: Lang & Lit and Honors coursework. I planned reading, writing, discussion, and close-reading instruction, and used modeling, guided practice, and revision to strengthen comprehension and written expression.

I’m currently pursuing an M.S. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at MERCY UNIVERSITY through the New York State ESOL Pre-K–12 initial certification pathway. My background also includes advising international clients on real estate and investment decisions, and I bring native English, near-native Spanish, and fluent Portuguese.

Experience

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Long-Term Vacancy Coverage Teacher

NYC Public Schools

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Provided long-term coverage across multiple grades and subjects, including 6th grade ICT, 5th grade Mathematics ICT, 8th grade English & Social Studies ICT, and AP Psychology. Supported students with varied academic, linguistic, and learning needs through scaffolding and collaboration.

Education

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Mercy University

M.S., Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Pursuing an M.S. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with an expected completion in 2028, including the New York State ESOL Pre-K–12 initial certification pathway.

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International Baccalaureate

Category 1, English A: Language & Literature

2025 - 2025

Completed Category 1 professional development in English A: Language & Literature.

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New York University

M.S., Real Estate Development & Finance

Activities and societies: Graduate Student Editor, Premises, Schack Institute graduate publication.

Earned an M.S. in Real Estate Development & Finance, serving as a Graduate Student Editor for Premises, the Schack Institute graduate publication.

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Google

Google AI Essentials, Artificial Intelligence

2026 -

Completed practical training in generative AI, prompting, responsible AI use, and AI-assisted workplace productivity.

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The City College of New York (CCNY)

Graduate Coursework, The Modern Novel

2023 - 2023

Completed graduate coursework in The Modern Novel.

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University of California, Berkeley

B.A., Political Economy & Spanish / Latin American Literature

Activities and societies: Chancellor’s Scholar; study abroad in Chile and Argentina.

Earned a B.A. in Political Economy & Spanish / Latin American Literature, with study abroad in Chile and Argentina.

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