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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Terlop, R. E. (2020, November). Trinity Talks; Maggie the Moomaid, [Virtual Speaker]. Trinity
Washington University, Virtual Event.
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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.
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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/.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Terlop, R. E. (2020, November). Learning to encode with students participating non-verbally,
[Conference Presentation]. Illinois Council for Exceptional Children (ICEC), Virtual Conference.
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Terlop, R. E. (2020, November). Nonverbal reading approach (NRA) application to teaching
encoding to students participating nonverbally, [Conference Presentation]. Closing the Gap, Virtual Conference.
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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.
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Terlop, R. E. (2020, February). Effects of gross motor movement and decoding: diversity and
inclusion, [Conference Presentation]. Opening Minds, Conference. Chicago, IL.
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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.
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OTHER PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
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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.