Rachel B. Kramer Theodorou
Degrees
Bank Street College of Education, M.Ed.University of Rochester, B.A.
Expertise
Elementary Education, all grades and subjects. English as a Second Language (ESL) and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) teacher and professional development specialist, grades PK-12. Teacher Education, grades PK-6 and K-12 ESL and SEI. WIDA Coach and Certified Trainer. Public school educational consultant for English as a Second Language teaching and learning (PK-12) and Elementary general education.Profile
Rachel Kramer Theodorou has been a classroom elementary and ESL teacher for more than 20 years in both public and private schools. Alongside her practical work, Rachel consults with Waltham Public Schools, MATSOL, EDCO and the Waltham Family School on matters ranging from instructional practices for teaching English Learners, to promoting ESL teacher leadership in professional development, and in methods for forging productive family relationships between school and home.Rachel received her Masters of Science in Education from Bank Street College of Education. She has been teaching at Brandeis since 2007 and has been in her role as Elementary Faculty Leader since 2014. Rachel teaches MAT courses in the fundamentals of teaching and to undergraduates about teaching English Learners, citizen science and teacher education, and in curriculum and assessment.
Courses Taught
| EBIO | 33b | Citizen Science: Bridging Science, Education and Advocacy |
| ED | 100a | Exploring Teaching (Elementary and Preschool) |
| ED | 101b | Elementary School Curriculum and Teaching: Science, Arts and Other Topics |
| ED | 111e | Practice Teaching: Elementary School |
| ED | 112e | Practice Teaching: Preschool |
| ED | 175a | The Teaching of English Language Learners: Pre-K to 12 |
| ED | 263b | Reflective Teaching |
| ED | 265a | Field Internship |
| ED | 265b | Field Internship |
| ED | 267a | Fundamentals of Teaching |
| ED | 267b | Fundamentals of Teaching |
| EL | 60a | Experiential Learning Practicum |
| EL | 94a | Experiential Learning Practicum |
Awards and Honors
Waltham Partnership for Youth "Good Neighbor" Award - to Brandeis University & Education Program (2018)
Davis Teaching and Learning Fellow (2015 - 2016)
Teaching Innovation Grant - Center for Teaching and Learning to create "EBIO 33b Citizen Science - Bridging Science, Advocacy, and Education" (2015 - 2016)
Scholarship
Kramer Theodorou, Rachel B. with Willis, Arthur D. & Greenberg, Marcia. Heart of the Matter: A Practical Guide to Attitude in Teaching. 1st ed. Albany: Teachers at Large, LLC, 2009.