Rachel England
Instructional Designer
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Highly effective educator with over 5 years of experience teaching science and 5 years as a teacher librarian. Qualified in training, assessing and implementing custom course curricula for a diverse population of scholars and staff. Creates positive spaces, both physically and virtually, that encourages inclusive learning. Advocator for equity. Approachable, personable and logical collaboration approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Ithaca City School District
Ithaca, NY
02.2022 - Current
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Created supportive learning environment for students to nurture budding language development.
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
Ithaca, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
Middle School Teacher Librarian
San Leandro Unified School District
San Leandro , CA
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Worked with staff to integrate innovative technology into their professional practice during the shift to hybrid and blended learning models.
- Delivered materials using various training techniques, including classroom model, small groups, and one-on-one interventions.
- Used technology to increase student reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
- Selected inclusive books, eBooks and audiobooks to support our diverse population needs.
- Designed and managed the conversion of a textbook room to a state-of the-art makerspace.
- Ran a robust Maker Lab with student, teacher and staff access to high- and low-tech tools and activities.
- Collaborated with our ELD courses on a curriculum titled Making and Literacy; using hands-on student led learning to enhance their literacy.
- Led professional development series to integrate making across content curriculum.
- Made screen recordings for teachers, students, administrators and families; enhancing information and learning accessibility.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives and literacy goals.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving middle school students.
- Executed all administrative duties for the library.
- Head coach of the coed soccer team 2019-2020 season
Biology and Environmental Science Teacher
San Leandro Unified School District
San Leandro , CA
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Revamped the environmental science curriculum from a textbook course to adapt a NGSS student-centered learning model.
- Wrote an A-G approved semester course titled Biomedical Careers.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Worked afterschool in the library for college and career tutoring as well as the advisor for the computer coding club.
- Implemented inquiry-based learning and community events to engage students, increasing classroom collaboration and interest in Environmental Science.
Science and Leadership Teacher
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Livermore, CA
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Planned events and field trips to provide hands-on experiences.
- Prepared lesson plans on topics such as plant science and farming.
- Instructed students on importance of conserving natural resources.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
Biology Coteacher
Salinas Union High School District
Salinas, CA
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Library And Information Science
San Jose State University
San Jose, CATeaching Credential - Biological Sciences
California State University Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05.2011
Skills
- Event Planning
- Department Collaboration
- Special Assignments
- Educational Strategies
Accomplishments
- Rotary “Teacher of the Year” award at East Avenue Middle School in 2014.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Ithaca City School District
02.2022 - Current
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
11.2021 - Current
Middle School Teacher Librarian
San Leandro Unified School District
06.2016 - 06.2021
Biology and Environmental Science Teacher
San Leandro Unified School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
Science and Leadership Teacher
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
08.2012 - 06.2014
Biology Coteacher
Salinas Union High School District
08.2011 - 06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Library And Information Science
San Jose State University
Teaching Credential - Biological Sciences
California State University Monterey Bay
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
California State University San Marcos
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