Rachael Rabil
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Education professional with a strong foundation in early childhood education and classroom and home management. Proven to foster positive learning environments and build strong relationships with young children. Highly collaborative and hard working, adaptable to changing classroom needs, and skilled in curriculum implementation and child development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Arcola Christian Preschool
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in the development of age-appropriate lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child through empathetic listening, guidance, and conflict resolution skills.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Encouraged creativity among students by introducing various art mediums and techniques during free play time.
Permament Subsitute Lead Preschool Teacher
Arcola Christian Preschool
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized books, songs and games to creatively engage all types of the littlest learners.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to enhance best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Promoted strong literacy skills by incorporating reading activities throughout the day, laying a solid foundation for future academic achievement.
Preschool Teacher
Self
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Created and maintained an organized, fun and interactive play-school in my home with 6 young children
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Mark Catholic School
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Provided a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Implemented effective classroom management stategies
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and upcoming events or assignments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Therese Little Flower
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Implemented creative teaching strategies that catered to various learning styles, enhancing student comprehension.
- Integrated critical thinking exercises into daily lessons, challenging students to analyze problems from multiple perspectives.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through open communication and regular progress updates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education; Communicative Disorders
St. Mary's College, Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05-2009
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior modification
- Child development
- Motor skills development
- Early childhood education
- Language development
- Classroom management
- Creative problem solving
- Classroom and home organization
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
Accomplishments
Most proud of my accomplishment as a stay at home parent to my five children the past decade. Caring for their physical and emotional needs, while raising them to know and serve God, is my greatest joy. I never felt that I stepped away from teaching, but my teaching transformed from the classroom to the home.
Timeline
Permament Subsitute Lead Preschool Teacher
Arcola Christian Preschool
01.2024 - 06.2024
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Arcola Christian Preschool
09.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Self
08.2021 - 05.2022
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Mark Catholic School
08.2010 - 06.2013
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Therese Little Flower
08.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education; Communicative Disorders
St. Mary's College, Notre Dame
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