Rachel Derginer
Butte Des Morts,WI
Summary
Compassionate Educational Professional with 10 years of experience with young adult guidance, elementary and early childhood students. Skilled in maintaining data , monitoring student progress and implementing modern systems to optimize learning. Dedicated to comprehensive student education and long term success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Program Specialist
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
01.2023 - Current
- Organize data over multiple semester cohorts and provide placements in a timely manner.
- Communicate to students information on applications, internships, and program requirements.
- Carry out tasks set forth by faculty and staff in a timely manner.
- Implement strategies in order to collect teacher and student data to adhere to requests on placements.
- Have attended ArtsCore events, Wisconsin Association of Colleges Teacher Education conference, and have attended Deans and Director Meetings.
- I have become a certifying officer, taken over admissions to our Professional Education Program, all while maintaining placements for clinicals, student teaching, and special education events.
Educational Consultant/Assistant
Neenah Joint School District
Neenah, WI
10.2017 - Current
- Helped students to master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
- Developed and implemented skill-building activities focused on reading and math abilities.
School Director
Elaine Rosie Academy
Wildwood, MO
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Controlled administrative, operational, financial and logistical areas of facility.
- Led team-building exercises for staff to improve communication and teamwork.
- Provided guidance and advice to my teachers and staff on classroom procedures and professional development opportunities.
- Designed the yearly budget based on previous years experience and forecasting.
- Handled admission and placement of new students.
- Wrote newsletters and email to communicate monthly activity schedules to parents.
- Planned weekly menus for 90 children following nutritional and allergen guidelines.
- Reported health concerns and posted health warnings in case of illness.
- Conducted rigorous interview and hiring process to deliver qualified teaching staff for parents and students.
- Mailed parents quarterly educational assessments to show progression.
- Improved on school curriculum and policies by conducting research on developments in early childhood education and integrating findings during planning.
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Ballwin , MO
12.2010 - 02.2013
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental, and social development of each child.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Coached new teachers on school guidelines to decrease training time and increase teacher success.
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students and parents.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
St. Mary's County Public Schools
Park Hall, Maryland
08.2007 - 10.2010
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Policy
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Saint Louis University
St. Louis05.2006
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WISkills
- Became an essential asset to the Professional Education Program in the School of Education and Human Services
- Organized data over several semester cohorts at one time, and kept communication with all parties strong
- Served as a liaison between districts, staff, and students
- Implemented and managed strategies for successful placements for students, and partnered with district contacts
- Supported faculty and staff to carry out tasks and policies related to the Professional Education Program
- Knowledgeable about licensing in areas of undergraduate studies in education
- Attended meetings related to WIP internships, rural grants, and Department of Instruction policies
- Experienced educator in PK-6 education
- Showed commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while educating our future citizens
- Experienced in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Effective at working independently, and effective at working as a team
- Can maintain the confidentiality of records and personal information
- Experience in advising, collaborating, and enrollment events for my center
- Conducted onboarding orientation meetings and evaluations on staff areas of improvement
- Experience with submitting licensure requirements for my center to maintain accreditation
- Policy knowledge of the requirements for student teaching
- Networking through social platforms
- Conflict resolution and effective communication skills between staff, colleagues, parents, and the community
- Recruited, hired, and trained staff, conducted tours
- Highly organized, and have the ability to maintain confidential records
Timeline
Academic Program Specialist
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
01.2023 - Current
Educational Consultant/Assistant
Neenah Joint School District
10.2017 - Current
School Director
Elaine Rosie Academy
06.2015 - 05.2017
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2010 - 02.2013
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
St. Mary's County Public Schools
08.2007 - 10.2010
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Policy
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Saint Louis University
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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