Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic
Rachel Griffin

Rachel Griffin

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a decade of experience in the field of education, seeking to transition into the corporate realm. Possessing a strong foundation in leadership, communication, and strategic thinking cultivated through managing diverse classrooms and engaging with various stakeholders. Proven track record of fostering a collaborative environment to achieve objectives and drive student success. Eager to leverage transferable skills such as curriculum development, problem-solving, and adaptability to thrive in a new challenge within the corporate world. Ready to bring a fresh perspective, passion for learning, and dedication to excellence to a new team.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

SIFE Teacher

Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Created curriculum and lessons used by SIFE teachers throughout the district
  • SEL Trained
  • Attended monthly PLC meetings with district SIFE teachers
  • Presented monthly at SIFE PLC meetings
  • Worked with community partners to help secure resources for students and families.

EL Teacher

Tusculum Elementary, MNPS
08.2015 - 05.2019
    • EL teacher working with EL students in grades K-4
    • Developed individualized learning plans for students to address unique needs and promote academic success.
    • Mentored practicum teachers from Vanderbilt and Lipscomb
    • Imagine Learning program liaison for 3 years, led multiple professional developments, assisted teachers, and created and managed school wide usage contests.
    • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.

2nd Grade EL Teacher

Cane Ridge Elementary, MNPS
08.2012 - 05.2015
  • 2nd grade classroom teacher
  • Leadership Team as EL representative
  • Cane Ridge's model classroom as part of Lipscomb Literacy Partnership
  • Mentored practicum and student teachers from Vanderbilt and Lipscomb

Education

Master's Degree - English Language Learners

Lipscomb University
Nashville
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - K-6 Elementary Education

Univ. of NC Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
12.2010

Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Curriculum Development
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Parent-Teacher Communication

Timeline

SIFE Teacher

Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022

EL Teacher

Tusculum Elementary, MNPS
08.2015 - 05.2019

2nd Grade EL Teacher

Cane Ridge Elementary, MNPS
08.2012 - 05.2015

Master's Degree - English Language Learners

Lipscomb University

Bachelor of Arts - K-6 Elementary Education

Univ. of NC Wilmington
Rachel Griffin