Rachel Dean
Tucson
Summary
An educational professional with passion for nurturing young minds and solid foundation in elementary education. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans and manage classroom behavior constructively. Valued for team collaboration and adaptability to meet dynamic educational needs, with skills in curriculum design and student assessment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Desert Christian Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Creates fun and engaging lessons for 16 students through skillful classroom management
- Provides differentiated instruction for multiple students in class with 504 or IEP
- Completed EEI certification through Branching Out
- Completed Science of Reading Course
Form III, Teacher
Emmaus Academy
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned and organized lessons for 14 students in 5th and 6th grade
- Taught classical style lessons in the classroom and planned extensive work to be completed at home
- Partnered with parents to meet students individual needs
Student Teacher
Desert Christian Schools
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Taught twenty-one students in a third and fourth grade combined classroom
- Successfully taught multiple students with an IEP or 504. Differentiated lessons to meet students' learning needs.
- Built meaningful relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Multiple Positions
Latin School of Chicago
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and students’ learning
- Helped manage after school care for ages varying from pre-K-4th grade
- Successfully engaged and problem solved with parents regarding children’s behavior
Education
Bachelors - Elementary Education and Biblical Studies
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL12.2022
Skills
- Parent Partnership: I am dedicated to partnering with parents, as they are the main influence in a child's life I am intentional to create opportunities to facilitate classroom events that build parent connections
- Classroom management: I create a structured and safe learning environment by having clear expectations and consistent routines in my classroom
- Organization Skills: Through teaching and assisting teachers in the classroom I have gained a myriad of organization skills
- Natural Leadership Skills: I organize chapels for 4th-6th grade chapels I have also led a Professional Development about using AI in the classroom and a Professional Development at the Christian Schools Conference in 2026
- Active Participation: I ensure that I have active participation through using Kaegan structures in the classroom and hands on activities
- Group collaboration: I believe that it is crucial for students to have experience working with their peers I create opportunities for students to build their social skills through regular group projects in the classroom
LANGUAGES:
English
Limited Spanish
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
Desert Christian Schools
07.2023 - Current
Form III, Teacher
Emmaus Academy
11.2022 - 05.2023
Student Teacher
Desert Christian Schools
08.2022 - 10.2022
Multiple Positions
Latin School of Chicago
08.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelors - Elementary Education and Biblical Studies
Moody Bible Institute
AWARDS:
Former Member of Phi Theta Kappa