Rachel Sibley
Rachel Sibley
K-8 Math Education Coach & Consultant — Yorkville, IL
- M. Ed. Math Education
- B.A. Elementary Education & Teaching
- ELL Endorsement
- 14+ Years Teaching
About Me
I am a strong facilitator with a Masters in Math Education and 10+ years elementary teaching experience. I am a goal-getter, whether it is personal development, marathon running, or professional growth. I have had the pleasure of focusing on math education research and best practices in instruction for almost 10 years. My WHY is my passion to coach teachers on the best practices and instructional strategies for success in their classrooms. I want all teachers & students to be confident in and love math!
I am able to promote effective development in teachers, helping them devise and implement strategic strategies for math instruction in the classroom. I work to provide essential coaching to begin and maintain positive changes.
I offer professional development presentations for teachers for continuing education on a variety of curriculum and instructional approaches in math to build teacher, instructional coach, and administrator knowledge and skills that translate to effective teaching and learning in the classroom. I work to collaborate for continual improvement and reach goals.
Email me to discuss possible options for your school or district, or book a professional development session. Review my teaching experience, education, and awards on LinkedIn.
Let's find your why
We'll create a shared vision for continuous math improvement at your school!
My Approach
Step 1: Recognize a Need
Identify a math curriculum and/or instructional goal for your school or district.
Step 2: Create a Plan
Work with administrators and teachers to develop a scope & sequence for reaching your school's goal(s). This can also be in the form of PD presentation(s) during institute or school improvement days.
Step 3: Follow Through
I support and observe teachers as they begin to practice and implement new strategies in their classrooms. I follow up after PD presentations during PLC meetings, or on a follow-up institute or school improvement day.
Step 4: Track & Reevaluate
I observe teachers and analyze data to help them identify if the newly implemented strategies are proving effective and if there is a need for any additional support or strategies.
K-8 Coaching & Consulting Services
Below you will find many of my math professional development topics and coaching support. Let's discuss your school's individualized needs and goals to create a plan for math growth.
Small Group Instruction
Small group instruction & guided math strategies for your classroom.
Building Thinking Classrooms
Implementing Building Thinking Classrooms practices to engage all learners.
Math Block Best Practices
Structuring a math block with research-based best practices.
Number Sense Tools
Tools and strategies for developing strong number sense in students.
Collaboration & Discourse
Engaging students with collaboration & discourse in math.
Standards Alignment
Align math content by unpacking key standards & skills by grade level.
Curriculum Support
Choosing and/or implementing new math curriculum for your school.
IXL in the Classroom
Using IXL in the math classroom & for intervention.
MAP Data Analysis
Dissecting and utilizing MAP data to inform instruction.
MTSS Best Practices
MTSS best practices and planning for impactful math intervention.
Assessment Strategies
Math formative and summative assessments, vocabulary, language, and IAR prep.
Grading Practices
Taking a close look at grading practices and policies — including transitioning to standards based grading.
Additional Support
- Vertical articulation meetings on math instruction reflections, connections, progressions, and addressing gaps
- Classroom observations, feedback, support, and help implementing new plans and strategies
- New teacher coaching
- Standards for Mathematical Practices (CCSS SMP) & SEL connections
- Progression of mathematical concepts
Online Courses
I also offer self-paced online courses through the Illinois Online Academy — a collection of online, self-paced courses for Illinois educators. Teachers and instructional coaches can earn PD credits in a short amount of time for a reasonable cost.
Unpacking the Standards for Mathematical Practices
In an evolving world, it is important we give our students the tools to discover and practice math concepts off of the paper, and learn imperative social skills that will help them navigate college, careers, and citizenship. After taking this course, you will have a complete understanding of the Common Core standards for mathematical practice, and how to best incorporate those into your math lessons daily.
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Best Practices for Instructional Coaching
Instructional coaches play a vital role in their schools, supporting progress & growth. This course will walk you through the research, resources and strategies for best practices in coaching. Whether you are a new or experienced instructional coach, this course will give you the resources you need for successful coaching in your school.
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Testimonials
"Mrs. Sibley has been our math consultant the past 2 years. She has been responsive to the needs of our teachers and has aligned wonderful resources for our teachers to implement when it comes to planning for math, small group and intervention support for our students. Our teachers are thankful for her knowledge and support." — Superintendent
"Mrs. Sibley is a great asset to our school and district. She works tirelessly to ensure that our students are improving in mathematics by coaching teachers, helping in classrooms, assessing students, and being a great curricular resource. She works with both teachers and administrators to ensure a high level of teaching and learning, endeavoring to move the needle with every student." — Principal
"Rachel has been extremely helpful with making me more comfortable and more knowledgeable when it comes to teaching math. She is always willing to teach a lesson for the teacher, take on a small group, or just support the teacher with resources on any topic needed. She has helped myself and other teachers understand our grade level standards better and helped us break them down into what the standard is saying." — 4th Grade Teacher
"As a veteran teacher with over 15 years of experience, I've seen math instruction change. From the use of technology in the classroom, to varying curriculum, to adjusting teaching style to meet the needs of students, it can be overwhelming. Working with Rachel has allowed me to easily add meaningful pieces to my math routine. She presents research based ideas, models them, and makes sure that I understand the what and the why before I implement them myself. I've enjoyed being able to pick her brain and use her ideas to make math instruction better for my students. If you're not constantly mastering your craft as a teacher, then you're falling behind. Rachel helps me stay ahead." — Middle School Math Teacher