rev. dr. rachel terlop
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT,
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
& RESEARCH
REFEREED LOCAL PRESENTATIONS
Holub, J. & Terlop, R. (2024, September 28). “Bridging ISTE Standards and UDL Framework in Teacher Education”. Presentation at North Central Association for Science Teacher Education, Cedar Falls, IA.
Terlop, R. (2024, July). Alpha Delta Kappa, North Central Region Conference. Incorporating
Technology into Educational Settings. Conference. Des Moines, Iowa.
Terlop, R. (2023, October 9 - 11). I’m Glad We’re Here [Guest Speaker]. Pella Community
Center, Pella, Iowa.
Terlop, R. E. (2021). Distance Learning Platforms and Pedagogy: Correlations Across Early
Childhood, [Conference Presentation]. Student Virginia Educators Association (SVEA) Aspiring Educator Convention, Virtual Conference.
Terlop, R. E. (2020). In Building Resilience as a Staff Through Family Engagement, [Conference Presentation]. Student Virginia Educators Association (SVEA) Aspiring Educator Convention, Virtual Conference.
Terlop, R. E. (2020). Elementary Student Teaching in the Time of COVID-19: The Seven
Elements of Consideration, [Conference Presentation]. Virginia Educators Association (SVEA) Annual Educator Convention, Virtual Conference.
Terlop, R. E. (2020, November). Trinity Talks; Maggie the Moomaid, [Virtual Speaker]. Trinity
Washington University, Virtual Event.
REFEREED NATIONAL CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS
Terlop, R. E. and Holub, J. (2024, March 28). Bridging UDL and ISTE standards for teacher
education: exploring new frontiers with educational technologies, generative AI, and faculty development. [Workshop]. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Terlop, R. E. (2024, March 28). TPACKed PSTs enhance a field trip: a dissertation around
pre-service teachers, field trips, and technology integration. [Face to face]. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Terlop, R. E. (2024, March 27). Kenya in May: Planning, development, and feedback on an
autism spectrum disorder teacher education endorsement. [Face to face]. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Terlop, R. E. (2023, March 13-17). Speech and language acquisition in early childhood remote
learning contexts [Roundtable presentation]. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Terlop, R. E. (2023, March 13-17). The sims: A structured visual scaffold and social story
simulation for individuals with autism spectrum disorder [Roundtable presentation]. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Terlop, R. E. (2023, March 13-17). Word worlds: Ubiquitous learning with early childhood
education [Poster presentation]. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Abeita, A, Layton, A., & Terlop, R. (2021, June 25). Using CRT to Navigate AERA Proposals:
Best Practices and Strategies [Chair July Fireside Chat]. Workshop presented for the American Education Research Association (AERA) Graduate Student Council (GSC), Online. https://www.aera.net/About-AERA/Member-Constituents/Graduate-Student-Council.
Terlop, R. E. (2021, April 1). Distance learning platforms and pedagogy: correlations across
early childhood professional standards [Conference Presentation]. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), Virtual Conference. https://academicexperts.org/conf/interactive/2021/.
Terlop, R. E. (2021, March 8-13). Gross motor movement and phonics instruction, [Conference Presentation]. Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) L.I.V.E., Online. https://exceptionalchildren.org/convention/2021.
La Croix, L., Terlop, R., Yun, S., & Kidd, J. K. (2021, February 10–17). Co-constructing
knowledge and empowering voices: Examining virtual literacy exchanges between PSTS and first-grade readers and writers [Paper presentation]. Association of Teacher Educators, Virtual Conference.
Terlop, R. E. (2021, February 10–17). Accessibility and inclusion for early childhood learners
during distance learning [Conference Presentation]. Association of Teacher Educators, Virtual Conference.
Terlop, R. E. (2020, November). Learning to encode with students participating non-verbally,
[Conference Presentation]. Illinois Council for Exceptional Children (ICEC), Virtual Conference.
Terlop, R. E. (2020, November). Nonverbal reading approach (NRA) application to teaching
encoding to students participating nonverbally, [Conference Presentation]. Closing the Gap, Virtual Conference.
Terlop, R. E. (2020, March). Limited resource technology integration in rural settings: Bwindi, Uganda, [Conference Presentation]. Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE), Conference, Seattle, WA.
Terlop, R. E. (2020, February). Effects of gross motor movement and decoding: diversity and
inclusion, [Conference Presentation]. Opening Minds, Conference. Chicago, IL.
Terlop, R. E. (2019, February). Augmentative reality scavenger hunts on field trips, text-based evidence writing exercises, and guided reading, [Conference Presentation]. Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE), Conference. Seattle, WA.
Terlop, R. E. (2018, February). Gamification of assessment and integration of technology-based scavenger hunts into elementary classrooms, [Conference Presentation]. Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE), Conference. Seattle, WA.
REFEREED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS
Terlop, R. E. (2021, July). Code-switching in the math classroom, [Pre-recorded Presentation].
The Learner Network, Virtual Conference.
Terlop, R. E. (2020, November). Supporting non-verbal learners in writing instruction through use of teacher-supported technology integration, [Conference Presentation]. Online Educa Berlin (OEB), Virtual Conference.
Terlop, R. E. (2020, October). Chakra alignment and thinking routines: creating balanced
pedagogy in the classroom, [Conference Presentation]. Religion in Society Research Network, Virtual Conference.
Terlop, R. E. (2018, June). The effect of gross-motor movement on decoding ability: using the Wilson language fundations phonics curriculum, [Virtual Presentation]. The Learner Network, Conference. Athens, Greece.
Terlop, R. E. (2016, March). Kenyan experience: Importance of utilizing culture of families and nature in the education of children, [Roundtable Presentation]. ACEI Global Summit on Childhood, Conference. San José, Costa Rica.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONSULTANCY
Hough, L., & Terlop, R. (2024, July). Trauma-Informed Connection & Universal Design for
Learning. [Virtual Lecture Facilitator]. Tibetan Department of Education, Virtual Professional Development.
Terlop, R. (2024, August 29). Neurodiversity and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Teacher
Education [Virtual Lecture Facilitator]. Tibetan Department of Education, Virtual Professional Development.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Yoga Instructor with Simpson Fitness, October 2023 - Present
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Free weekly yoga class offered to Simpson College faculty and students
The Artist's Way International Group Facilitator, June 2023 - September 2023
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Planned and facilitated a 12-week interactive course with participants from five states and two countries
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, June 2023 - April 2024
Curriculum Consultant to Milwaukee Wildlife Conservation Educator Jessica Knackert
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Developed inclusive curriculum by utilizing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and scaffolded instructional techniques for children with a variety of dis/abilities
Temple Sinai Religious School, June 2022 - December 2022
Course Instructor: The Mind of an Artist
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Developed a 10-week curriculum to teach 4th/5th grade students about the life path, techniques, and Judaic influences of artists over time
The GIANT Room, January 2022 – June 2023
Artist in Residence, Chelsea, New York City, New York
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Two-year-old curriculum developer
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Expert in developing and implementing multimodal learning experiences, child-centered learning opportunities
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Specialty skills developed: 3-D printing and Glowforge Laser Cutting
Envision Experience, November 2021 – June 2022
Program Manager for National Youth Leadership Forum Medicine, Tysons Corner, Virginia
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Responsible for residential and medical partnerships with Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, the University of Maryland, and the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
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Developed first-time partnerships with the High Museum of Art, National Gallery of Art, and Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide a tailored curriculum to support the medical curriculum
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Developed program scholarships, especially for students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) eligibility
Thrively, February 2021 - 2022
Content builder, author, early childhood education consultant
Author Visit, October 2020
Goshen County Public Schools, Cincinnati, Ohio
Professional Development in Co-Regulation, February 2020
Bright Start Learning Center LLC, Fairfax, VA
Legends of Learning, May-August 2019
K-3 educational standards-aligned gaming editor and consultant
Instructor, Breathe for Change, June-July 2018
Social Emotional Learning and Facilitation Trainer and Yoga Teacher, Washington, D.C.