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Rachael Pendelton Bercey

Rachael Pendelton Bercey

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Special Education, Early Childhood, and Elementary Education. Committed to fostering a nurturing learning environment through hands-on lessons and innovative teaching strategies that integrate technology and manipulatives. Expertise in tailoring educational approaches to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring each child reaches full potential. Passionate about creating engaging and inclusive classrooms that inspire a love for learning.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Grades 3-5 SPED Intervention Teacher

Dorothy Height Charter School
08.2025 - Current
  • Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
  • Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
  • Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
  • Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
  • Taught Reading and Math to small groups.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Grades 3-5 SPED Math Teacher

Dorothy Height Charter School
07.2021 - 07.2025
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
  • Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.

Community Based Instruction Teacher

InspireNOLA Charter Schools-Edna Karr
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • I taught students with significant disabilities in the high school community based setting.
  • I completed transition IEPs based on the student's evaluation and need described by the parent/guardians.
  • I taught life skills lessons as well as skills using the extended standards to align with the objectives prescribed in my student's IEPs.
  • Students were taught using the Unique Learning System and a variety of lessons and materials Students were taken on community based outings to learn life skills in different settings.
  • Students were also taught to cook easy meals in the classroom, how to fill out a job application, and banking information.
  • Received CPI training

5th Grade Math Teacher

Mary D. Coghill Elementary
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Taught students using Eureka Math and other materials, including but not limited to hands on lessons, interactive notebooks, and technology.

Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained)

Cypress Academy
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Taught a class of students with significant/profound disabilities ranging grades kindergarten to fourth grade.
  • Received training in CPI.
  • Received training with Unique.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Prekindergarten Teacher/Third Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher

Mahalia Jackson Elementary
10.2016 - 05.2018
  • Received TAP training (The System for Teacher and Student Advancement).
  • Used T.S. Gold to track and assess student progress throughout the year.
  • Managed a stimulating and structured classroom with a responsibility of teaching all subject areas to a group of 16+ children.
  • Created and lead instructional activities focused on physical mental and social development.
  • Received NIET training. (National Institute for Excellence in Training)

Special Education Teacher/Interventionist

Mary D. Coghill Charter School
07.2014 - 05.2016
  • Taught special needs students with disabilities ranging from mild to significant in an included setting with resource services when necessary.
  • Create activities and manipulatives suitable for the student's needs, both physically and academically.
  • Create individualized educational plan and conduct meetings with parents/guardians when appropriate.
  • Administered the Brigance Assessment to students.
  • Served as Girl Scout Daisy Troop Leader ('14-'16).

Special Education Teacher

Medard H. Nelson Charter School
07.2013 - 05.2014
  • Taught special needs students with disabilities ranging from mild to moderate in an included setting with resource services when necessary.
  • Received CPI training (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

Special Education Teacher/Kindergarten Teacher

Lawrence D. Crocker Arts & Technology School
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Taught special needs students with disabilities ranging from mild to significant in an included setting with resource when necessary
  • Received TAP training (The System for Teacher and Student Advancement).
  • Certified in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
  • Taught intensive Direct Instruction reading class
  • Served as a member of the school's Student Support and Appraisal Team
  • Administered Dibels Assessment to students school-wide.
  • Administered Brigance Assessment to students
  • Served as Assistant pack leader Boy Scouts Pack 233
  • Served as Girl Scout Troop Leader ('10-'13)

Second Grade/Third Grade Teacher

Francis W. Gregory Elementary
10.2008 - 06.2010
  • Received Harcourt Reading Series training
  • Administered Dibels Reading Assessment to students
  • Received Harcourt Voyager training for intensive intervention
  • Certified in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.

Special Education Teacher

James W. Johnson Elementary
09.2006 - 06.2008
  • Taught three 13-year old special needs students with moderate to severe disabilities in a self-contained classroom
  • Trained in monitoring blood glucose levels
  • Trained in monitoring seizure disorders

First Grade/Third Grade/Fifth Grade Teacher

Vorce J. Waters Elementary
08.1997 - 08.2005
  • Fifth Grade Chairperson ('04-'05, 8/'05)
  • Member of Student Appraisal Team ('02-'05)
  • Fall Festival Coordinator ('98-'02), ('04-'05)
  • Girl Scout Troop Leader ('00-'01)
  • United Way Chairperson ('97-'99)

Third Grade Teacher

Oretha Castle Haley Elementary
01.1997 - 05.1997
  • Received Harcourt Reading Series training
  • Received Success For All Reading training
  • Received Open Court Phonics training
  • Received Project Read training
  • Received Developmental Reading Assessment training

Data Entry Specialist

First American Title Insurance Company
06.1994 - 03.1997
  • Enter and update information from title insurance policies into a database.
  • Balance and verify the amount of policy values and checks remitted for policies.
  • Use 10-key to process policies

Education

M.Ed. - Special Education in Hearing Impairment

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
12.1999

B.A. - Special Education (Mild/Moderate), Early Childhood, Elementary (1-8)

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA
12.1996

High School Diploma -

Xavier University Preparatory
New Orleans, LA
05.1992

Skills

  • Experienced in Microsoft Word
  • Experienced with Google Workspace tools
  • Skilled in Aimsweb assessment
  • Small group instruction
  • Reading intervention
  • IEP compliance
  • Progress monitoring

Certification

  • Early Childhood
  • Elementary (Grades 1-8)
  • Special Education (Mild/Moderate)
  • Child Search Coordinator


Timeline

Grades 3-5 SPED Intervention Teacher

Dorothy Height Charter School
08.2025 - Current

Grades 3-5 SPED Math Teacher

Dorothy Height Charter School
07.2021 - 07.2025

Community Based Instruction Teacher

InspireNOLA Charter Schools-Edna Karr
08.2019 - 05.2020

5th Grade Math Teacher

Mary D. Coghill Elementary
01.2019 - 05.2019

Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained)

Cypress Academy
08.2018 - 12.2018

Prekindergarten Teacher/Third Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher

Mahalia Jackson Elementary
10.2016 - 05.2018

Special Education Teacher/Interventionist

Mary D. Coghill Charter School
07.2014 - 05.2016

Special Education Teacher

Medard H. Nelson Charter School
07.2013 - 05.2014

Special Education Teacher/Kindergarten Teacher

Lawrence D. Crocker Arts & Technology School
08.2010 - 05.2013

Second Grade/Third Grade Teacher

Francis W. Gregory Elementary
10.2008 - 06.2010

Special Education Teacher

James W. Johnson Elementary
09.2006 - 06.2008

First Grade/Third Grade/Fifth Grade Teacher

Vorce J. Waters Elementary
08.1997 - 08.2005

Third Grade Teacher

Oretha Castle Haley Elementary
01.1997 - 05.1997

Data Entry Specialist

First American Title Insurance Company
06.1994 - 03.1997

M.Ed. - Special Education in Hearing Impairment

University of New Orleans

B.A. - Special Education (Mild/Moderate), Early Childhood, Elementary (1-8)

Dillard University

High School Diploma -

Xavier University Preparatory

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