Playing the ukulele
Gardening and houseplants
Cooking new recipes
Rachel C. Gorrell
Spring Hill,KS
Summary
To obtain an Academic Advisor position to continue to grow as an educator teaching and coaching adults, to advocate for college students at all stages of their degree-seeking experience, to build relationships with students and staff, and to further my knowledge and understanding of higher education.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Spring Hill School District #230
08.2017 - Current
- Design and deliver age-appropriate lessons for children of varying cultures, languages, learning styles, and abilities.
- Collaborate with co-workers to design educational experiences that enhance the curriculum.
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans to foster creativity and critical thinking in students.
- Utilize student data to set and achieve individualized goals.
- Coach students in leadership skills through whole group, small group, and one-on-one conversations.
- Maintain up-to-date data on students’ academic and behavioral abilities and use this data to personalize instruction.
- Create and foster positive relationships with students and their families through emails, phone calls, and face-to-face interactions.
- Cultivate a nurturing environment to promote social-emotional development and classroom collaboration.
- Collaborate with parents and staff to support individual student needs and enhance learning experiences.
- Educate myself on best practices in education through continuing education courses.
Substitute Teacher
USD 229, USD 230, USD 231, USD 233
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Substitute taught kindergarten through 5th grade on any given day.
- Implemented lesson plans and used instructional materials to meet the needs of a diverse classroom.
- Learned quick thinking and adaptability when plans were not provided by the teacher.
- Built rapport quickly with students to maintain classroom discipline, which created an environment for all students to learn.
First Grade Teacher
Blue Valley School District #229
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Developed age-appropriate lessons that aligned with district and state curricula.
- Differentiated and personalized learning in the classroom.
- Problem solved with my team about students who needed additional academic or behavioral assistance.
- Communicated with parents weekly, keeping the lines of communication open.
- Monitored student progress through formative and summative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
Education
BA - Elementary Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS05-2007
MA - Education
Baker University
Overland Park, KS01-2011
Certificate - Science of Reading
LETRS Lexia Training
Online01-2025
Certificate - Academic Advising
Kansas State University
Online07-2027
No Degree -
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park05-2005
Skills
- Differentiate instruction with many learners in mind as I teach groups of varying sizes and abilities
- Create a safe environment for students to learn and express themselves
- Integrate educational technology
- Relationship building and classroom management to establish a safe environment
- Excellent communication skills with students, staff, parents, and community members
- Flexibility, preparedness & resiliency in a constantly changing work environment
- Motivating and encouraging students
Interests
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Spring Hill School District #230
08.2017 - Current
Substitute Teacher
USD 229, USD 230, USD 231, USD 233
01.2011 - 01.2017
First Grade Teacher
Blue Valley School District #229
08.2008 - 05.2010
MA - Education
Baker University
Certificate - Science of Reading
LETRS Lexia Training
BA - Elementary Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Certificate - Academic Advising
Kansas State University
No Degree -
Johnson County Community College
ABOUT ME
I am eager to begin a new career while still using my skills as an educator. I care deeply that what I do makes a lasting impression on the lives of others.